Information Technology Unit Goal Goal # 1 Link to ESF Goals (by #) ESF goals # 1, 2 Strides for creating a computing environment of reliable network service, stable servers, customized applications, and comprehensive computing facilities for students, faculty and staff. Enhances the security of the computing environment through virus scanning, patch management, regular backups of critical data, and other security-related efforts. Goals # 2 Monitors new trends in the information and instructional technology fields and develops and implements new technologies that are tailored to meet ESF’s needs and goals. ESF IT promotes “Green IT” whenever possible in Method(s) of Assessment Survey faculty/staff/students; System level analysis ESF goals # 3 Review current policy and practice; Results of Assessment Implementation Plan our practice. Goal #3 ESF goals #1, 2 Effective communication with the Research Office, and Business Office. ESF goals # 5 Evaluation and comparison with our counterpart at other colleges and universities Promotes and facilitates research computing efforts via providing system-level consultation and technical advice to ESF research community. Goal # 6 Through active participation and collaborates with SUNY Central Administration and Syracuse University to ensure compliance with related IT standards and guidelines.