A leading-edge integrated information environment is
integral to teaching, learning, and research. Rensselaer
employs a first-rate information culture and a robust
information infrastructure. We must sustain this advantage,
valuing information literacy at every level and implementing
new methods for scholarly communication and electronic
interactions. (8.2 Information
Infrastructure, The Rensselaer
Plan)
A message from the CIO
Rensselaer is a leader in the use of computing to support
education and research. The Division of the Chief Information
Officer provides information services, technology, and support
for this effort. The talented people of DotCIO are committed to
providing quality information solutions, bringing world-class
services and support to the Rensselaer campus. I am very proud
of the many accomplishments of the DotCIO staff which include
the laptop program (requiring all entering freshmen to have a
laptop computer for use both in and out of the classroom),
support for interactive learning (including WebCT courses),
state-of-the-art electronic information-retrieval services by
the Libraries, and on-line student and administrative services.
As a visitor or newcomer to Rensselaer, I invite you to browse
these pages to learn of the many varied services that DotCIO
offers to the Rensselaer community. As a member of the
Rensselaer community, I hope you will find these pages
informative as you use our services in your courses and/or
work.
Welcome to Rensselaer!
John E. Kolb
DotCIO Performance Plan FY2007
DotCIO Performance Plan FY2006