ITS News

Pomona ITS has offered a variety of faculty and staff development opportunities this December in an effort to help faculty enrich online pedagogy in preparation for the spring semester.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to remote learning and teaching has become essential at Pomona College. As part of this effort, ITS has encouraged faculty to integrate online resources and platforms into their courses.

In 2020, the Pomona College ITS Advisory Committee (ITSAC), which is composed of faculty, students, staff, and ITS management, met for a record 18 meetings, nearly double the number of meetings in years past.

On November 9th ITS hosted a panel for faculty to share their experiences teaching with technology this past semester. The event featured Jody Valentine, Katy Muzikar, and Mark Allen.

During the pandemic, students, faculty, and staff are balancing a host of online services and software. ITS has developed a set of video tutorials for viewers to learn how to use the college’s technological resources.

On November 6^th, ASPC and ITS hosted “Student Reflections on Their Online Learning Experiences,” following the release of an ASPC report that detailed the difficulties students have faced this semester. 

Over the past few months, ITS has had a few departures, additions, and promotions that we’d like to share with the Pomona College community.

Each semester, ITS employs students from a variety of grade levels, backgrounds, and majors. One of the most dedicated student workers, Sarah Reyes Noriega, shares her experiences as an ITS Student Assistant for the last four years.