The College of the Canyons Information Technology department will be recognized with two tech awards at the 2021 California Community College Chief Information Systems Officers Association Virtual Technology Summit on Thursday, Feb. 11 for their outstanding support in transitioning the college’s operations and instructional programs to a remote environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The division’s Computer Support Services Team will receive a CISOA 2021 Technology Excellence Award, which annually recognizes demonstrated excellence through technological advancements by a community college.
In addition, Dr. James Temple, the college’s Vice President of Technology, who leads the IT division, will receive a 2021 Excellence in Technology Leadership Award by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, which distinguishes individuals demonstrating exemplary leadership contributions within the technology profession.
COC Information Technology Department Wins Two Tech Awards
Two awards are being given to College of the Canyons (COC)’s Information Technology (IT) department at the 2021 Virtual Technology Summit thanks to the college’s “effective transition” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COC is slated to receive two awards from the 2021 California Community College Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) on Thursday, Feb. 11, as a response to the department’s help during the COVID-19 transition in Santa Clarita.
Transitioning COC’s operations and instructional programs to a remote format following widespread COVID-19 shutdowns of in-person education was made possible thanks partially to the IT department.