Vital and Expanded Technologies Initiative (VETI) | Information Technology Services

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

2025-2026 Student Representatives - Appointed by the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI)

Samantha Coronado, ASI, Howl Squad Member

Ammilyn Deita, ASI, Howl Squad Member

Lauren Hunter, ASI, Howl Squad Member

Alondra Lopez, ASI, Vice President- PDC

Jesus Ramirez, ASI, COE Representative Co- Chair

Melanie Radan, 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