Academic Technology Committee
The Academic Technology Committee within the Faculty Senate of the Community College of Rhode Island is committed to advancing the conscientious, effective, and equitable use of technology in teaching, learning, and scholarly initiatives across the college. We endeavor to proactively assess, formulate, and present policies and make recommendations on procedures and guidelines that benefit faculty, students, and the institution as a whole.
Members
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Name |
Title |
Department |
Role |
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Professor |
Business |
Chair |
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Cynthia Banna |
Associate professor |
Allied and Rehab health |
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Rongfang Yang |
Associate professor |
Chemistry |
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Joshua Clare |
Assistant professor |
Allied and Rehab health |
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Maria Hofman |
Assistant Professor |
World languages |
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Tanekar Alexander |
Committee advisor |
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Jim Bradley |
Committee advisor |
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Suzanne Car |
Dean |
HARS |
Ex- officio |
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Michael Hudspeth |
Committee advisor |
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Rajeev Jayadeva |
Committee advisor |
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Kellie Lacerda |
Committee advisor |
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Beth Anish |
Dean |
LCCT |
Ex- officio |
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Michael Marrapodi |
Director, Online Learning and Technology |
LCCT |
Ex- officio |
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Christine Sweet |
Committee advisor |
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John Votta |
Committee advisor |
Goals
Goals AY 2025-2026
| Goal | Description |
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Goal 1 (Priority): New LMS Training Needs |
Collaborate with the Information Technology and Online Learning departments to identify and develop faculty training needs for the transition to the new Learning Management System (LMS), scheduled for rollout in 2027. The committee will gather faculty input through surveys, focus groups, and pilot testing to ensure that training resources are practical, accessible, and aligned with teaching and learning priorities. |
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Goal 2: Accessibility in Academic Technology |
Support CCRI’s efforts to achieve full accessibility in academic technology and instructional materials by April 2026. The committee will work with faculty, IT, and accessibility services to identify barriers, recommend solutions, and promote best practices that ensure all technology and course materials meet accessibility standards and serve the needs of all students. |
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Goal 3: Academic Technology 3–5 Year Plan |
Develop a comprehensive 3–5 year academic technology plan that addresses evolving needs in learning spaces, classroom hardware, instructional software, and emerging tools. The committee will gather faculty input and collaborate with campus stakeholders to prioritize investments, support innovative teaching practices, and ensure technology resources remain current and effective. |
Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes
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Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
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Sept 12, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Oct, 03 2025 10:30 am - 12:pm |
Minutes |
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Oct 17, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00pm |
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Contact Information
Christine Lynch
President
Andrew Goodman
Vice-President
Sarah Beseme
Secretary