Mission & Vision
The Center for Academic Technologies (CAT) sits at the intersection of teaching and technology. Our mission is to improve the quality of instruction through the application of frameworks, strategies, and best practices in the integration of technologies in instruction.
The CAT team provides support for faculty in the following ways:
- Professional Development & Training
- Instructional Design Reviews/Course Development Consultations
- Digital Accessibility Training & Support
Learn more about the CAT team and their areas of interest/expertise.
Upcoming CAT Workshops
Register for upcoming CAT workshops!
- Introduction to Access4All and TidyUp - 10/16/2025 at 10:00 AM
- Preparing Your Course for Accessibility and Title II - 10/20/2025 at 11:00 AM
- AI Workshop - 10/22/2025 at 10:00 AM
- Preparing Your Course for Accessibility and Title II - 10/27/2025 at 2:00 PM
- Introduction to Accessibility in the Online Environment - 11/4/2025 at 10:00
- Preparing Your Course for Accessibility and Title II - 11/7/2025 at 10:00
- What's that image?!? Alternative Text workshop - 11/13/2025 at 10:00
- Preparing Your Course for Accessibility and Title II - 11/14/2025 at 12:30
- Making Better Instructional Videos - 11/19/2025 at 10:00
- Preparing Your Course for Accessibility and Title II - 11/25/2025 at 10:00
- Preparing Your Course for Accessibility and Title II - 12/2/2025 at 9:00
- Gradebook Tune-up - 12/3/2025 at 10:00
- AI and Accessibility - 12/9/2025 at 10:00
- Preparing Your Course for Accessibility and Title II - 12/17/2025 at 13:00
Helpful Resources
CAT Drop-in: Get live Zoom support Monday-Friday, 9-11 am and 1-3 pm, or make an appointment and visit us in Harbor Hall (Building 46)!
IT Help Desk and Classroom Support: Call (831) 582-HELP (4357) for general technology and classroom technology support or visit the in-person support desks in the CSUMB Library. You can find more support information on the Information Technology website.