Values

Living the land-grant mission - CALS IT is focused on positively impacting North Carolina and improving the user experience by providing technical support to instructors in classrooms, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to researchers in labs and fields, and connecting academics and science within all North Carolina communities. Our work in these areas is essential to the success of CALS and the state as a whole. By providing technical support to instructors, we help to ensure that students have access to the latest technologies and resources they need to succeed. By delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to researchers, we help to advance scientific discovery and innovation. And by connecting academics and sciences throughout all of North Carolina, we help to create a more informed and engaged community.

People-focused - CALS IT is committed to creating a people-centric environment where our campus community can thrive, grow, and succeed. We strive to understand and meet the unique needs of each individual, fostering an inclusive and supportive culture. By placing people at the heart of our mission, we aim to make positive impacts, empower personal development, and build lasting relationships within our community.

Collaboration - CALS IT is committed to fostering collaboration across all supported departments, spanning from the mountains to the coast, and building meaningful partnerships with a broad range of organizations, both on and off campus. Through these insightful partnerships, we aim to address wide-reaching problems and position ourselves as IT leaders on campus and beyond. Our focus on collaboration and partnerships is essential to our mission of using technology to make a positive impact on North Carolina. By working with other departments and organizations, we can leverage expertise and resources to address complex challenges and find innovative solutions.

Sustainability - CALS IT is committed to sustainability and to helping CALS achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The department's focus on sustainability is firmly aligned with CALS's mission to create practical, concrete, sustainable solutions that empower and easily enable individuals, communities, and governments to make resilient choices. We connect with and accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through our use of world-class technology and everyday actions that empower students, instructors, researchers, and administration; strengthen communities; and contribute to a healthier, safer, and more resilient planet.