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The Biological Sciences Division's Information Services department (BSDIS) is dedicated to the core values of Service, Stability and Security.

As such, BSDIS will provide the highest quality technology-based services, in the most cost-effective manner, to facilitate the BSD's cross-departmental and divisional goals of management, teaching, learning, and research.

To meet this mission we will:

Promote and facilitate the effective integration of technology into the basic mission of the division through planning, programming, training, consulting, and other support activities.
Develop, enhance, and manage the BSD's enterprise networks to provide high speed, transparent, and highly functional connectivity among all information resources.
Develop and maintain highly effective, reliable, secure, and innovative information systems to support instructional, administrative and research functions.
Facilitate the collection, storage, security and integrity of electronic data while ensuring appropriate access.
Promote new uses of information technology within the institution through the support for exploratory and innovative applications.
Provide leadership for effective strategic and tactical planning in the use of technology.
Provide fast & reliable access to all information systems.
Ensure a safe, secure and stable environment in which the faculty and staff can conduct the business of the BSD.
Provide effective technology support for web based applications and services to all areas of the BSD.

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