Academic Technology and Outreach (ATO) is a division of the Office of Academic Affairs and Provost at Montana State University. ATO serves and supports learners of all ages on campus, in the community, across the state, and beyond, with a focus on education quality, access and innovation.

ATO provides services and support in three areas:

  • Teaching and Learning Technologies

    ATO builds and maintains MSU's classroom and eLearning ecosystems, ensuring high-quality instructional technology support for students, staff and faculty.

  • Educational Outreach

    As the primary outreach arm of Montana State University, ATO provides unique engagement events, K-12 educational workshops and additional outreach services for the purpose of sharing MSU's vast resources with our communities at local, regional, national and international levels.

  • Continuing, Professional and Lifelong Learning

    In support of MSU's land-grant mission, ATO offers a wide range of learning opportunities to those seeking educational youth camps, professional development courses and lifelong learning opportunities. Many of our courses provide continuing education units, OPI renewal units, or educator salary advancement credentials.


ATO works closely with the Center for Faculty Excellence, the Division of Student Success and several other student and faculty support services on campus.