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WHEREAS<\/strong>, In August 2025, several Faculty members reported losing access to Microsoft desktop applications, with the IS Helpdesk responding that part-time Faculty only receive A1 (web-only) licenses instead of full A5 licenses; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHEREAS<\/strong>, In the same month, Faculty and staff experienced confusion with Adobe licensing when IS communications indicated a reduction in licenses, while employees simultaneously received product expiration notices, creating uncertainty about continued access; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHEREAS<\/strong>, Changes to foundational technology such as Microsoft Office and Adobe directly impact Faculty working conditions, effective instruction, student learning, and sudden or unclear changes create frustration for employees and unnecessarily burden support systems; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHEREAS<\/strong>, Information Services does not maintain a publicly accessible and regularly updated resource detailing what technology resources and licenses are available, or how to access them, leaving Faculty reliant on inconsistent or incomplete information; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHEREAS<\/strong>, Institutional technology decisions that affect teaching and learning appear to be made without meaningful Faculty input, raising concerns about transparency, planning, and equitable access for all Faculty;<\/p>\n\n\n\n RESOLVED<\/strong>, That the Palomar College Faculty Senate call upon the administration to establish transparent processes for institutional technology decisions that include meaningful Faculty consultation before implementation; and be it further<\/p>\n\n\n\n