Prof. Solomon OgaraAg. Director
Vision
To develop and maintain an ICT environment that best meets the University’s infrastructural, information management and communication requirements, and provides efficient support for end-users.
Mission
Provision of quality computer-based information to authorised users; securely accessed, stored, processed and transmitted at all times and underpinned by shared responsibilities.
Major Projects
- Internet and LAN Connectivity
- PABX and Telephone system
- Computer Labs: Main Campus (2); Kisumu Learning Centre Procurement:
- ID Card System
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Audio visuals
- MIS
- Power Backup:
- Standby Generators
- Centralised and stand-alone UPS systems
- Wireless LAN
- Website Upgrade
- Library:
- LAN & Internet Connectivity
- E-resources
- Online Catalogue
- Training: BOLIFA Youth Group
General Functions
- Review ICT policy, strategies and plans in line with the University automation priorities;
- Recommend University wide ICT budget and the allocation of ICT resources among users departments;
- Consider and consolidate ICT requirements for various University functions, staff and students;
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of large ICT projects;
- Consider and recommend quality of service measures to enhance service delivery to various cadres of end users;
- Scrutinize any hardware and software license agreements with vendors and service level agreements with Internet Service Providers and advise Management Board and Senate accordingly; and
- Address any other ICT strategic and policy matters as may be referred by the Management Board and Senate.
2. Technical Functions
- Network design, planning, installation and maintenance
- Hardware and Software configuration, testing, installation, License Control and support.
- Implementation and Monitoring of the best practice information related security processes.
- Project co-ordination for both in-house and outsourced infrastructure-based projects
- Provision of Email and Internet and related services.
- End user ICT training, Data management services and Technical Support Services
- Website design and development, maintenance and support.
Membership
- DVC(PAF) - Chairperson;
- Director ICT - Secretary;
- Four (4) Deans/Directors nominated by Senate;
- Registrar ( PA);
- Registrar (RIO);
- Registrar (AA);
- Finance Officer; and
- Not more than three (3) co-opted members from outside the University.
Terms of Reference
- be answerable to the Vice-Chancellor;
- receive regular progress reports for consideration and approval; and
- monitor and evaluate the general performance of the Directorate.
| Office | Location | Telephone (Extension) | |
| Director’s office | Admin Block | 057-2058(124) | ict@jooust.ac.ke |
| ICT Server Room | Admin Block | 057-2058(143) | |
| Help Desk | Comp Labs | 057-2058(119) or (165) | helpdesk@jooust.ac.ke |