When there are difficult questions to be answered, there is the option of silence. When there are tough decisions to be made, there is the option of deferment. What option an individual or organization eventually takes depends on attitude. Shaped by our beginnings and experience, attitude is all we can control in an ever changing world.
Ocotillo was born of an idea and reached maturity in an environment of cooperation and creativity. Charged with exploring instructional technology, it developed an attitude in keeping with studying issues and making recommendations.
But recently, no longer satisfied with recommendations, Ocotillo groups are taking action. This new, proactive attitude is visible in this yearŐs report. Groups are willing to confront problems head on and work toward solutions.
The role of electronically- aided instruction will continue to expand in the future. Those institutions that fail to keep pace will do so at their own peril. Ocotillo works to maintain technological development in a lean institutional environment. It has achieved early success in identification of the District's technology agenda, but continued success will depend on moving that agenda forward. Group must continue to seek answers to the difficult questions by promoting activities that:
It has been exciting to participate in the active discussions that have resulted in the excellent project and recommendations published in this report. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the Ocotillo process. As I complete my second year as Faculty Chair, I urge Ocotillo to maintain its proactive attitude. With this attitude we can assure that Ocotillo, like the plant from which it takes its name, continues to flourish in spite of environmental conditions.
Toni Rodriguez Ocotillo Faculty Chair
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