This charter provides a structured framework for the District Technology Advisory
Committee (DTAC) operations, supporting alignment with the District’s technology and
innovation goals and priorities.
Article II: Purpose
DTAC serves as a thought leadership body, providing advice, recommendations, and strategic
guidance to the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Institutional Research
on matters related to technology planning, implementation, and innovation. The committee’s
mission is to promote innovation to enhance academic, administrative, and operational
functions to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Article III: Responsibilities
The primary advisory responsibilities of DTAC include, but are not limited to:
Technology Strategy Development: Provide advice and recommendations on the District’s
technology strategic planning.
Technology Project Prioritization: Provide advice and feedback on the prioritization
of technology projects and initiatives based on institutional needs and resource availability.
Policy and Procedure Recommendations: Provide advice and recommendations on technology-related
policies and procedures.
Feedback and Communication: Facilitate communication between stakeholders on technology
matters, ensuring that feedback is gathered from students, faculty, staff, and administration.
Cybersecurity: Provide guidance on the development and implementation of cybersecurity
strategies to protect institutional data and systems.
Risk Management: Identify and assess technology-related risks and recommend strategies
to mitigate them.
Technology Integration: Advise on the integration of technology into academic programs,
research, and administrative functions.
Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Identify and assess emerging technologies that
may enhance teaching, learning, research, and operations
Article IV: Membership
Section 1: Chairperson
The Chairperson of DTAC is the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Institutional
Research. The Chairperson is a voting member and is responsible for convening meetings,
setting the agenda, and coordinating with members.
Section 2: Composition
The DTAC shall consist of a diverse membership that represents the various constituencies
within the District and Colleges, including:
Three (3) Faculty: One faculty representative from each college, appointed by each
Academic Senate. One faculty representative appointed by the Yosemite Faculty Association.
Three (3) Classified: One classified representative from each college, appointed by
each Classified Senate. One classified representative appointed by the California
School Employees Association.
Two (2) Student Services: One student services representative from each college, appointed
by each (Senior) Vice-President of Student Services.
One (1) Director of Online Education: One director of online education from Modesto
Junior College.
Two (2) Online Education Coordinators: One online education coordinator from each
college.
One (1) Management: One management representative, appointed by the Leadership Team
Advisory Committee.
Two (2) Students: One student representative from each college, appointed by each
Associated Student Government.
One (1) Central Services Fiscal: One fiscal representative, appointed by the Vice
Chancellor of District Administrative Services.
One (1) Human Resources (HR): One HR representative, appointed by the Associate Vice
Chancellor of Human Resources.
One (1) Marketing and Public Relations: One Marketing and Public Relations representative,
appointed by the Chancellor.
One (1) Risk Management: One Risk Management representative, appointed by the Vice
Chancellor of District Administrative Services.
Information Technology (IT) Leadership: The Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information
Security Officer and Directors.
One (1) Central Services Institutional Research: Senior Director of Institutional
Research
Outside resource participants may be invited to DTAC as needed, depending on the agenda.
Secretarial responsibilities and committee logistics are provided by the Information
Technology and Institutional Research Office.
Section 3: Terms
Annual Term runs 9/1 – 8/31
Faculty and Staff Representatives shall serve for a term of one year, with the possibility
of reappointment each year.
Student Representatives shall serve for one academic year.
Appointed members who do not attend regularly may be replaced to ensure effective
functioning of the committee.
Article V: Meetings
Section 1: Frequency
DTAC shall meet at least seven times per academic year, with additional meetings scheduled
as necessary. Meetings will be held in September, October, November, December, February,
March, and April.
Section 2: Voting
Recommendations of the committee shall be made by majority vote. In cases where there
is a tie, the Chairperson shall cast the deciding vote.
Section 3: Agenda
The agenda is set by the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Institutional
Research with input from committee members. The agenda is posted at least 72 hours
prior to the meeting.
Section 5: Subcommittees
Subcommittees may be established to address specific topics or projects.
Article VI: Reporting
DTAC shall report back to the District’s and College’s administration and appropriate
governance bodies, including the college technology committees. An annual report summarizing
the committee’s activities, recommendations, and progress shall be submitted to the
Chancellor and the Presidents at the end of each academic year.
Subcommittees shall report back to the full committee with recommendations.
College technology committees will provide a high-level report out to DTAC.
Meeting minutes shall be posted online after they are approved.
Article VII: Amendments
This charter may be amended by the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Institutional
Research. Changes will be communicated to DTAC.
