The mission of Academic IT (AIT) is to support and enhance academic activities of the University by identifying and pursuing opportunities provided by applications of technology to education and research. Academic IT therefore serves as a liaison between Information Technology and the University. Academic IT’s vision focuses upon the technological efficiency of academics in utilizing available technology. Academic IT’s main goal is to facilitate self-directed manipulation of technological applications. Areas of technology utilization emphasis consist of teacher-student interaction capabilities within classrooms, computer labs, and resource centers both local and remote. Facets of utilization include content presentation using the technology, communications outside the classroom, assessment of effectiveness, and records keeping. Academic IT provides support through the following units: