The primary goal of Information Technology is to provide technology services and support for the University's instruction, research, administrative processes and public service mission and to ensure that these can be carried out in a safe and secure fashion. The unit is responsible for providing leadership and developing a vision to align informational technology services with that of the University mission to identify and inform faculty, students and staff about both current and emerging technologies that may be related to its activities. The unit also provides instruction on the uses of the technology and assists all University operations in the procurement of appropriate new information technologies. The informational technology unit is also responsible to ensure that the University’s digital assets and posture are secured and that data is stored securely and responsibly. The information technology unit is also responsible for ensuring the continuity and recoverability of the University’s technical infrastructure.