OBU ICT Directorate
Information Communication Technology Directorate:
Background
Oda Bultum University as one of the young University in Ethiopia having more than 6 years of age, has been strived to support the main core processes i.e. teaching and Learning, administration affairs, Community service and research processes by ICT services.
Oda Bultum University Information Communication Technology Directorate was established in the year 2013 E.C and restructured in July 2013, following the Business process reengineering (BPR) and new structure from Ministry of Education applied to support the core mandates of the University.
The Information and Communication Technology Directorate of Oda Bultum University (OBU), ensure the delivery of Information and Communication Technology services to the university’s various functional units based on their needs. Oda Bultum University has recognized the role of ICT as an enabler for the attainment of its goals and strategic objectives. The directorate is also accountable to the president and it is currently organized into five functional units i.e. Infrastructure & Services, Learning and Teaching Technology, Technical Support and Maintenance, Business Application Development and Administration and Training and Consultancy Service. It provides the OBU community with a broad range of ICT services including email, Internet and telephone services, IP surveillance, e-learning, Digital signage system, website, Smart classes, Video Conference, maintaining failed ICT equipment (computers, laptops, printers, photocopiers, scanners, UPS, LCD projector and network devices), providing training services and manage ICT academies i.e. Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle and others.
Mission
To effectively conceive, develop, implement, utilize, and manage appropriate information systems in order to provide integrated, coordinated and customer-focused quality ICT services to Oda Bultum University in line with its vision, mission and objectives.
Vision
To be a center of innovation in the provision of quality ICT services to Oda Bultum University.
The objectives of ICT Office are
- To identify, acquire and install relevant ICT resources and implement the technology transfer University-wide.
- To manage operations and maintenance of ICT resources.
- To manage databases of information systems.
- To train end-users on computer literacy and offer end-user computing support.
- To offer technical advice and consultancy on acquisition of ICT resources.
- Planning, implementation and development of ICT infrastructure.
- To work with OBU stakeholders and governmental and non-governmental organizations
Core Values Of ICT Office
- Provision of quality ICT services to the Oda Bultum University.
- Management, control and maintenance of ICT in the University.
- Advising the University authorities on all ICT matters.
- Formulation of ICT policies for the University.
- Interpretation of ICT policies and related matters for the University.