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Assignment; posts by adding additional support to a colleague?s perspective or by introducing a different perspective on the colleague?s environmental scan findings and SWOT Analysis. In addition, explain whether you agree with the colleagues? decisions to adapt or not adapt their technology goals. Original Technology Goal: Posts. Purchase, upgrade and enhance technology resources on the Grand City University campus to execute the five-year plan, supporting the institution?s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) programs by providing industrial resources which aim to enhance student learning in the field. As I conducted the environmental scan, I found my technology goal was loosely aligned with what Grand City University leadership seeks. My goal aimed to increase student participation in STEM education programs with the use of enhanced technology to support the new programs. My environmental scan revealed the importance of embracing technology as a means of communication, support and innovative education (Laureate Education, 2016b). Though there may be precautionary measures that some are fearful of when implementing new technology, the result will likely be beneficial for the institution. One of the most important things I learned while conducting the environmental scan is how important many people view technology and staying current with changes in technology. Dr. Amari serves as the Director of Diversity at Grand City University, and he noted that GCU serves the students by utilizing technology to its maximum potential and training faculty to utilize these new resources, as needed (Laureate Education, 2016b). From a different and significant perspective, Dr. Haddix serves as the Dean of Learning at GCU. He believes that technology is changing the face of teaching, learning and research in education and wishes to develop innovative courses that will enhance learning. However, many are not in agreement. Hindering the process are those, much like the Registrar at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and those Dr. Haddix suggested, who are hesitant about changes in technology and implementing these types of goals into the strategic plan. ACOM prides itself on providing the most innovative technology (The ACOM Difference, 2014), but they take precautionary measures when prompted to prevent data breaches and incidents that could be detrimental due to enhanced technology. For this reason, there are a multitude of Information Systems representatives on duty 24/7 for students, faculty and staff. Dr. Haddix suggests getting everyone on the same page prior to incorporating the technology goal so everyone can work together as a team. This will be an effective way to implement innovative change (Buller, 2015, p. 39). Still focusing on increasing participation in STEM programs at GCU, the revised technology goal is as follows: Purchase, upgrade and enhance technology resources ? defined as any equipment and/or software deemed necessary for educational purposes - on the Grand City University campus to execute the five-year plan, supporting the institution?s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) programs which aim to enhance student learning, faculty instruction and institutional standing on a competitive level. References Buller, J. L. (2015). Change leadership in higher education: A practical guide to academic transformation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Laureate Education (Producer). (2016b). Grand City University: Environmental scan. Baltimore, MD: Author. N.A. (2014). The ACOM Difference. Retrieved from: http://www.acomedu.org/about-acom/the-acom- difference/