Quotes of Note

Higher education is on the forefront of influential technology disruptions . Information and communication technology ( ICT ) Managers are often leading the way . Success frequently depends upon building the right synergy of trusted internal and external partners to deliver the right experience and create actionable insights .

Randy Burns Vice President Customer Success Calero Software

The Year Ahead

IT in higher ed exists to serve its customers : researchers , students , administrative staff , and university guests . Today ’ s IT is moving away from silos and sand boxes toward partnership , collaboration , and open dialog . The success of that partnership requires the customer perspective . We must lead and guide our customers , and gain their support and trust , to develop technical solutions that meet their current requirements , and align with their ongoing strategic mission and future direction . Partnership is key in moving ahead in the ever-changing , ever-evolving world of IT .

Adrienne Esposito Director , IT Rutgers University

Core Purpose and Values

ACUTA ’ s mission is to advance the capabilities of higher education communications and collaboration technology leaders . ACUTA ’ s core values are to :

• encourage and facilitate networking and sharing of resources

• exhibit respect for the expression of individual opinions and solutions

• fulfill a commitment to professional development and growth

• advocate the strategic value of communications and collaboration technologies in higher education

• encourage volunteerism and contributions by individual members

Association for College and University Technology Advancement

3 Winter 2017 ACUTA Journal