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' : " 's> z ' U m' ip a a . u a Strategic initiative: APPLYING TECHNOLOGY Strategic Initiative: EMPHASIZING GLOBALIZATION DTCC develops, maintains, and supports an informa- DTCC embraces diversity and fosters the development tion infrastructure that enhances learning by supporting of engaged global citizens. seamless communication and facilitating effective and efficient programs and processes. Strategic Goals: • Developing an understanding of global issues Strategic Goals: among our students and encouraging students to • Developing and maintaining a flexible and reli- experience cultures other than their own (Informa- able system for admissions, advising, financial tion technology and electronic communications have aid, registration, and enrollment management made the world a smaller place. Our students need to that maximizes access to pertinent information understand the implications of immigration, inferno- (Web-based tools enable us to connect with students tional trade, and environmental policies for themselves and the public in different ways. Through the web, and their communities; and they should understand our students can also assume greater responsibility for how other people live, work, and play.) setting academic and career goals and for monitoring their progress in attaining those goals.) • Supporting the development of a local workforce ready to compete in a multinational environment • Utilizing appropriate technology to support and (Durham and Orange counties are home to dozens of enhance teaching and learning (When used internationally-owned businesses and countless more properly, instructional technology enables students to trade in the international market. Successful 21st cen- engage in learning activities at places and times of fury employees must be ready to work in organizations their choosing. Through technology, students can also that are both multinational and multicultural.) learn from each other, experiment through simulation, and explore the world.) • Providing opportunities for international students to enroll in and complete programs (The American • Supporting the development and use of informa- system of higher education remains the envy of the tion systems that increase efficiency and effec- world, and higher education defines the communities tiveness in administrative and support processes our college serves in a profound way. We are thus (Integrated information systems provide employees uniquely positioned to provide higher education with the data they need to do their jobs well. As we access and opportunity to the rest of the world.) prepare our students for the 21st century workplace, we must operate in that workplace ourselves.) • Hope • Opportunity n i • Jobs p p� tY