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Governance

ETS supports a set of governance committees that guide how technology decisions are made across the Foothill–De Anza Community College District. These committees bring together faculty, staff, and administrators to set priorities, review systems and tools, and make recommendations that align technology with the district’s mission of teaching, learning, and student success.

Governance Committees and Work Groups

Educational Technology Advisory Committee

Guides instructional and learning technology, including the learning management system, classroom technology, and the evaluation of educational tools.

Banner Student Committee

Oversees the Banner student information system and enterprise modules, including change requests, upgrades, and data integrity.

Artificial Intelligence Working Group

Focused on exploring, evaluating, and providing recommendations regarding the integration and utilization of artificial intelligence in higher education.

Hardware and Software Standards

Sets standards for hardware and software, and reviews new software for security, accessibility, and privacy before adoption.

Guiding principles

Governance committees weigh decisions against a shared set of priorities:

  • Teaching and learning first. Technology should support instruction and student success.
  • Accessibility. Tools and content meet WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA Title II requirements.
  • Security and privacy. Systems protect district data and comply with FERPA and other applicable regulations.
  • Equity and access. Decisions consider all students, faculty, and staff across both colleges and the district.
  • Transparency. Charters, scope, and decisions are documented and shared.