Most of you know that I try to visit our colleges/centers at least once a semester. You also know that I have an agenda specific to each college/center; that is, I want to learn answers to unique questions at each one of our institutions. However, almost every semester I ask the same question or set of questions at all our colleges/centers.
In the Fall 1987 semester, I asked our faculty a set of questions that really boiled down to two fundamental questions in relation to our investment in computers/telecommunications technology:
Our faculty's response was: We are! And Ocotillo was born.
I am delighted that Ocotillo continues to be the vehicle by which large numbers of our faculty and staff get involved in not only answering questions about the use of technology in the teaching/learning process, but-- perhaps more importantly-- that additional questions are generated every year.
Since its inception Ocotillo, in effect, has used TQM-like principles in that it empowers those most involved with the issues to recommend ways of dealing with them, based on data. As we learn more about TQM, I think Ocotillo will become more effective and efficient.
We thank all members of our faculty and staff who have participated during the 1992-93 academic year, particularly those who have served as chairs and co-chairs of the different Ocotillo committees.
Muchas gracias.
Alfredo G. de los Santos Jr. Vice Chancellor for Educational Development
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