Vision

Academic Computing

Administrative Computing

Library Computing

Telecommunications

Network Security

Mission

The Office of Computer and Information Systems ensures that faculty, students, and staff have the information technology tools and infrastructure necessary to carry out the University's Mission. We provide the infrastructure that enables members of the Penn State family to make maximum use of the appropriate information technology tools in their learning, teaching, research, outreach, administration, and support activities. We provide the cost-effective information technology resources required to support continuous improvement in the University's ability to fulfill its diverse mission.

In partnership with peer institutions, national organizations, and key vendors, C&IS evaluates emerging information technologies for potential use at Penn State. We actively re evaluate existing tools and services in the light of missions of the University. To accommodate changes in technology and missions, we enhance some tools and services, replace others, and add still others. In all of this, we respect people as individuals regardless of the artificial barriers imposed by cultural differences or human condition, and work towards removing such barriers.

C&IS, through the Office of the Executive Director and its four operating organizations (the Center for Academic Computing, Library Computing Services, the Office of Administrative Systems, and the Office of Telecommunications), is working to achieve five broad goals:

• Help faculty improve the way education is delivered.
• Provide students with resources to enrich their educational experience.
• Create and sustain an environment that enables leading-edge research.
• Help to improve productivity.
• Establish the information technology infrastructure necessary to maintain Penn State's preeminence in integrating high-quality programs in teaching, research, and outreach.
  
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