Information and Communication Technology (ICT) unit is a unit whose duty is to Study and Develop UB's Information and Communication Technology and performance management and service of information and communication technology to all UB academic society members.
Nowadays, Information and Communication Technology has become something that cannot be separated from everyday life. In today's era of globalization, information, and communication, technology has a vital role in the various aspects of human life. Information and communication technologies positively impact many ways, including decision support, increased efficiency, productivity supporting the work and learning activities, and improving human life quality. Information and communication technologies will increase as time goes by until it becomes an essential element in human lives.
The role of information and communication technology in education is also vital, especially in supporting the teaching-learning process and the efficiency of academic and administrative jobs. As one of the educational institutions, the university should take advantage of information and communication technology in supporting its various activities. Penetration and implementation of information and communication technology in higher education will positively impact and are expected to provide efficiency and high productivity in academic and administrative areas. With the implementation and adaptation of information and communication technology, it is expected that universities can continue to compete in the competitive arena of education at the national and even international level.
As one of the state universities in Indonesia, UB has been doing implementation and adaptation of information and communication technology for the last few years. Starting from the Computer Center Technical Services Unit, and then developed with the presence of Assessment and Application of Information Technology Unit (UPPTI) and the Development Center for E-learning Technical Services Unit (PPE), a proper computer network infrastructure has been installed. Network connection to the Internet and web-based services such as websites and email have also been available. With the human resources owned by institutions of information and communication technologies above, various information and communication technologies are also developed, implemented, and used. The UB's success in establishing a variety of cooperation with foreign parties in the field of information and communication technology has also been a positive impact on the development of information and communication technology at UB and also improve UB's prestige as one of the universities with technology research information and communication major.
Strategic Plan of UB ICT Unit UB 2010-2014 is the manifestation of the UB ICT Unit's commitment to realizing the UB ICT Unit's vision through guided and continuous activity. The Strategic Plan of UB ICT Unit 2011-2014 is arranged based on :
- Self-evaluation depicting strength, weakness, opportunity, and threats on UB ICT Unit
- Evaluation of event in previous years
- UB 2010-2014 Strategic Plan
- UB Rector 2007-2011 Work Program
The vision of the development of Universitas Brawijaya information and communication technology is Making Universitas Brawijaya a leading university that can compete beyond the national level in information and communication technology development, implementation, service, and mastery.
The mission of the development of Universitas Brawijaya information and communication technology is Adalah: Using information and communication technology as the supporting elements to accelerate the development of Universitas Brawijaya. Conducting education process with the aid of information and communication technology. Developing and spreading knowledge and technology with support through information and communication technology. Providing integrated information and communication technology-based service to support academic, administration, research, community service, and learning process.
