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Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) Steering Committee
The ATI Steering Committee serves as a governance group and principal adviser to campus regarding accessible technology issues and guidelines for compliance. They report to the President's Cabinet through the IRT Vice President & CIO and Vice President for Inclusive Excellence & UDO.
Committee Responsibilities
- The ATI Steering Committee advises the VP of IRT on the methods and means for ensuring the accessibility of information technology and resources as a process for continuous improvement involving a multi-year, phased approach.
- The ATI Steering Committee oversees the following ATI Working Groups:
- Web
- Instructional Materials/Universal Design for Learning
- IT Procurement
Membership
Role of the Members
- Attend meetings
- Participate in assigned ATI Working Groups
- Review and provide feedback
- Represent and communicate outcomes to respective members’ Division or Department.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Mark Hendricks, ATI Executive Co-Sponsor | Vice President, Information Resources & Technology |
| Mia Settles-Tidwell, ATI Executive Co-Sponsor | Vice President for Inclusive Excellence & UDO |
| Peggy Kay, Chair | IRT AVP Academic Technology & Campus Engagement |
| Jennifer Murchison | Executive Director for Universal Access and Inclusion |
| Jennifer Sonne | Director, IRT Digital User Experience |
| Matt Kay | Director, IRT Academic Technology Services, interim |
| Mary Lee Vance | Director, Services for Students with Disabilities |
| Nicole Lack | Chief Procurement Officer |
| Sarah Reed | AITC Chair (and ITAC rep) |
| Erik Beck | Library Associate Dean, Digital Technologies and Resource Management |
| William “Skip” Bishop | Director, Office for Equal Opportunity (and Sac State Title IX Coordinator) |
| Angel Thayer-Smith | Director, Business Operations, Academic Affairs |
| Scott Oleinik | Director, Benefits Services |
| Katie Beekman | IRT ICT Procurement and Accessibility Testing |
| Corinne Rowland | Universal Design for Learning Lead |
| Lynn Tashiro | Director, Center for Teaching and Learning |
Meeting Schedule
The ATI Steering Committee convenes twice per year. The chair will facilitate and schedule the meetings.
ATI Reports
Annually, IRT and IRT's Academic Technology Services teams prepare a presidential ATI summary report highlighting Sacramento State's progress and performance within CSU accessibility standards.