The Vital and Expanded Technologies Initiative will be allocated in a manner beneficial to all students by providing them with technology experiences that:
- Enhance the technological resources at California State University, San Bernardino to support student success.
- Broaden/enhance the quality of the academic experience through the use of technology in support of the curriculum;
- Provide additional student access to technological resources and equipment needed in support of instruction;
- Maintain and enhance the technological competency of students as it relates to their academic endeavors
Vital and Expanded Technologies Initiative Charter
VETI Program Timelines
| VETI Program Year | Proposals Due/ Award Notification | Funding Period | Progress Report Due (Expenses) | Summative Report Due (Project Outcomes Assessment) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | Feb 27, 2026 (Proposal Due) | July-December 2026 | February 2027 | April 2028 |
| 2025-2026 | Spring 2025 | July-December 2025 | February 2026 | April 2027 |
| 2024-2025 | Spring 2024 | July-December 2024 | February 2025 | April 2026 |
| 2023-2024 | Spring 2023 | July-December 2023 | February 2024 | April 2025 |
Committee Members
2026-2027 Student Representatives - Appointed by the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI)
Jennifer Cornejo, ASI, Howl Squad Member
Alondra Lopez, ASI, Vice President - PDC (VETI Co-Chair)
Johnny Mikoyan, ASI, Howl Squad Member
Amira Shalabi, ASI, Howl Squad Member
Judah Rubin, ASI, BPA Representative
Ryan Wright, ASI, Howl Squad Member
Faculty and Staff Representatives
Reveka Shteynberg, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Faculty Senate Appointee
Rob Ray, Associate Professor of Art and Design, Faculty Senate Appointee
Mihaela Popescu, Professor of Communication & Media, Provost Designee
Gerard Au, CIO Information Technology Services, VETI Co-Chair
Jackie Varela, Director, Office of Student Engagement, Administrator at Large
Call For Proposals Guidelines
Information/Resources:
- Required VETI training (CSU Learn)
- VETI Program Overview (10m)
- VETI Assessment Best Practices (18m)
- VETI Assessment Process Presentation
- VETI Progress Report (due Feb 2026)
- VETI Summative Report (due April 2026)
- SSI Assessment Reports
- VETI Budget Template
- VETI Purchase Request (Will open July 2026)
