Over the past six months, members of the Dean's office and CAS technology personnel engaged in extensive discussions about how to organize technology support in the most effective way possible. Those discussions were based on the premise that centralizing and coordinating many of the functions of technology delivery and maintenance within the College will lead to greater efficiency and effectiveness for all technology users in the College. In addition, a consultant specializing in campus technology visited the College and submitted a report that was used to help draft a proposal for technology reorganization in the College. That proposal was then submitted to College faculty, staff, and department chairs for their input. The results of all of this input culminated in the development of CAS-IT, and on January 12, Dean Olson and Associate Dean Sam Catanzaro led a retreat with college technology leaders involved in the reorganization to discuss implementation of the new unit.

The retreat focused on developing a reporting structure, outlining the daily operations of the new unit, scheduling staff meetings, and dealing with transition issues for CAS-IT. Participants also began a strategic planning exercise to develop the mission, priorities, goals, and actions for CAS-IT.

One immediate result of this reorganization has been the development of the College Technology Council which will help devise policy and give direction to the College’s technology initiative. "I have enjoyed working with the college technology professionals over the last six months on this reorganization,” said Associate Dean Sam Catanzaro. “As the culmination of that process, the retreat was full of positive energy and constructive ideas for making CAS-IT work to enhance the teaching and research activities of our students, faculty, and staff." "CAS-IT Rocks!" said Owen Williams, who attended the retreat.