Information Technology

Information technology enables Phillips Graduate Institute to be a diverse community whose global leadership and educational goals and objectives impact public policy, and critical educational and social issues consistent with its mission.

 

Information Technology/Operations Guiding Principles

  • Students, faculty, teachers, staff and the extended community should have reliable and convenient
    access to institutional resources and internal systems through technology-enabled environments.
  •  Information technology should serve to enhance the creation, availability, sharing and use of 
    knowledge.
  • Information technology should contribute to the hallmark values of the institution: equality of access, 
    diversity and respect for individuals.
  •  Information technology should support curriculum development, scholarly endeavors, and 
     pedagogical and institutional innovation.
  • Administrative technologies should create operational efficiency and improve service to institutional 
    constituencies.
  • Information technology should be used in ways that guarantee the appropriate confidentiality and 
    privacy of personal information protect intellectual property and address ethical and legal concerns.
  • Investments in information technology should be consistent with the institution’s short and long-term 
    financial responsibilities.
  • Information Technology must balance the deployment of new technology and the resulting demand 
    for technology support.
  •  Major decisions regarding the deployment and use of technology should be made in a just manner 
    through a process of collaboration.