Information and Communication Technology
Introduction
The Directorate Information Communication Technology (ICT) works closely with all the other departments in the University. it provides services to university staff and students. It is divided into three sections: Information Systems (IS) section, Infrastructure Support Services (ISS) section and Research, Consultancy and Training (RCT) section. Activities of the three sections are harmonized to achieve the objectives of the department.
JKUAT's ICT Director leads and facilitates technology programs in support of the teaching and research mission of the University, with focus on academic, administrative and infrastructure technologies. Working with ICT professionals in the University, the ICT Director encourages technical innovation and the development of a robust and dependable technology infrastructure.
Activities of the Directorate
• Installation of system software, application programs, antivirus programs and hardware
• Maintenance of computers and related accessories in the University
• Checking and testing new computers and related accessories for conformity to required standards
• End user support
• Enforcement of ICT policy in the University
• Design and implementation of information systems in the University
• Research, consultancy and training of new technologies to end users and the general public.
• Provision of ICT infrastructure services e.g. networking to the university
• Controlling the use of internet services within the University
• Sage ACCPAC ERP financial and operations system implementation
Objectives
• To provide adequate ICT services to the university
• To ensure the entire university becomes a hotspot
• To implement reliable computer networks within the university
• To facilitate growth and expansion of the university through adoption of new technologies
• To ensure reliable software and hardware is deployed in the university
• To create enabling ICT policy environment
• To design and implement information systems in the University