management software for the dental hygiene program; computational-model standard software for math, science and other programs; specialized editing software for journalism; a virtualized teaching environment for information technology enterprise infrastructure courses; and improved computing capabilities to better accommodate new and existing technical course offerings for the Center for Business and Technology. Enhanced administrative desktop improvements included the adoption of Windows 7 as the college’s desktop operating system, allowing users to take advantage of hardware advances and increased security capabilities. Modernizing the desktop environment also readies the college for new and updated software releases with additional features and functionality, increasing workplace effectiveness. Various areas on campus began to implement constituent relationship management tools to help unify and manage relationships with a variety of customers. The system is designed to help communicate with student prospects, share information, and improve recruitment, enrollment and retention processes. In addition, JCCC’s Schools App on Facebook facilitates student communities with an eye toward increasing retention and completion. In 2011-2012, JCCC responded to the tremendous expansion of mobile technology in today’s world by offering a mobile version of the college website. Development of a mobile-friendly application that lets campus constituents securely shop or make a 38
payment from their mobile device, as well as an application platform and integration of new VoIP functionality for mobility, are also in progress. A senior-level technical team of specialists responsible for different aspects of IT security was established in 2011-2012 to expand and grow internal technical security capabilities and awareness. The team, led by the IT security officer, has proactively focused on technical security practices such as operations monitoring, securing the network perimeter, protecting access rights and identifying potential security breaches. The team will continually identify risks, implement necessary mitigating safeguards and controls, and implement ongoing monitoring activities and countermeasures. Enterprise-class server virtualization at JCCC continues to offer opportunities to reduce the college’s energy consumption and carbon footprint. As of 2011-2012, server and desktop virtualization for academic, administrative and instruction has several thousand virtual machines running on 46 physical blade servers. Storage virtualization reduces the number of physical hard drives required to provide storage capacity an average of 50 percent when compared to traditional network storage.
Yearly statistics JCCC is the largest institution of higher education in the state. A total of 9,586 students were enrolled in summer 2011 classes at JCCC. For fall 2011, 21,916 students were enrolled, while 19,186 students were enrolled in spring 2012. Unduplicated headcount for the 2011-2012 academic year was 31,628.