Technological support for a culture of learning

North Dakota State University sees the pursuit of technological innovation as a means to enhance intellectual innovation. Even though technology will not alter why the university does its work, technology most certainly will transform the nature and manner of that work. Technologically-driven cultural changes demand rapid and informed adaptations from individuals. Such changes demand equally rapid evolution from our traditional centers of learning.

NDSU is committed to the continuous reexamination of its processes with the aim of learning how new technologies can best serve the NDSU mission. Doing so will make NDSU a continued economic stimulus and source of pride for North Dakota.

NDSU envisions its use of technology to

• facilitate learning about and from the world's information resources;
• contribute to the global knowledge base;
• benefit the citizens and organizations of the state; and
• better the lives of all members of the campus community.

In working toward this vision, NDSU pledges to

• give priority to new technological initiatives which promote and enhance the quality of active learning;
• plan, develop, and maintain a first-rate technological infrastructure;
• form partnerships to take full advantage of and efficiently deploy technological resources; and
• use its new technologies to improve the capabilities of academic, administrative, and support functions to create and sustain a culture where interpersonal contact and technology mutually support learning.

Current version 1.0, revised November 21, 1996, and approved by the ITR; minor changes added December 10, 1996; current version approved at the December 12, 1996 meeting.