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    OIT News & Announcements

    Planned Systems Outage July 12-13

    July 2nd, 2008

    (July 2, 2008) Several systems will be unavailable from 10:00 p.m., Saturday, July 12 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 to accommodate a power switch replacement at WVNET. The following production systems will be unavailable during this time: eCampus, R25, ROADS, eSEI, MAP, IDEAS and the main WVU Web sites.

    WVNET will replace an automatic transfer switch (ATS) on Sunday, July 13. This outage is necessary to remove the failing ATS and replace it with a new and updated switch to improve reliability.

    Please contact the OIT Help Desk if you have questions or concerns at 304-293-4444 or email oithelp@mail.wvu.edu.

    Conference Proposal Deadline Extended to June 30

    June 19th, 2008

    (June 19, 2008) The proposal deadline for presentations and workshops at the 2008 West Virginia Higher Education Technology Conference has been extended to June 30, 2008. Proposals can be submitted online at http://www.wvconference.com.

    The conference committee is seeking proposals on a broad spectrum of topics pertaining to technology and higher education. Presenters will receive a $40 discount off the regular registration fee (normally $115.00). All presenters must register for the conference no later than Aug. 29, 2008. There is a limit of two presenter discounts per session and a limit of one discount per presenter.

    The conference will take place September 29-October 1, 2008 at Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown, WV. Experts in technology from all over West Virginia are invited to attend to connect, discuss, and learn about the latest in technology and the future of education. This year’s theme is Technology in Higher Education - Challenges, Strategies, Innovations.

    This year’s Opening Session Keynote speaker is Mark Greenfield a highly regarded, influential member of the higher education web community. He is an accomplished speaker who frequently presents at a wide range of higher education conferences and meetings where his thought provoking commentary on the impact of emerging technology on college campuses challenges audiences to rethink their basic assumptions about web communications.

    The Closing Session Keynote speaker will be Dr. Malcolm G. Lane a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at James Madison University since 2000. Dr. Lane has over 20 years of experience in international information and communications technology projects with state and federal governments around the world. He is a specialist in the application of computer technology to tax and fiscal administration and financial systems with experience working in more than 30 countries. Dr. Lane served as Professor of Computer Science at West Virginia University.

    For more information, please visit the conference website at http://www.wvconference.com.

    Electronic Student Evaluation of Instruction Maintenance on Wednesday, June 18

    June 16th, 2008

    UPDATE: (6/18/2008, 11:00 a.m) The eSEI system maintenance has been successfully completed.

    (June 16, 2008) The WVU Electronic Student Evaluation of Instruction (eSEI) system will undergo regular system maintenance on Wednesday, June 18 and will be unavailable from 8:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m.

    Proposal Deadline Approaching for WV Higher Ed Technology Conference

    June 5th, 2008

    (June 5, 2008) The proposal deadline for presentations and workshops at the 2008 West Virginia Higher Education Technology Conference is fast approaching. Submissions will be accepted through June 16, 2008. Proposals can be submitted online at http://www.wvconference.com.

    The conference committee is seeking proposals on a broad spectrum of topics pertaining to technology and higher education. Presenters will receive a $40 discount off the regular registration fee (normally $115.00). All presenters must register for the conference no later than Aug. 29, 2008. There is a limit of two presenter discounts per session and a limit of one discount per presenter.

    The conference will take place September 29-October 1, 2008 at Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown, WV. Experts in technology from all over West Virginia are invited to attend to connect, discuss, and learn about the latest in technology and the future of education. This year’s theme is Technology in Higher Education - Challenges, Strategies, Innovations.

    This year’s Opening Session Keynote speaker is Mark Greenfield a highly regarded, influential member of the higher education web community. He is an accomplished speaker who frequently presents at a wide range of higher education conferences and meetings where his thought provoking commentary on the impact of emerging technology on college campuses challenges audiences to rethink their basic assumptions about web communications.

    The Closing Session Keynote speaker will be Dr. Malcolm G. Lane a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at James Madison University since 2000. Dr. Lane has over 20 years of experience in international information and communications technology projects with state and federal governments around the world. He is a specialist in the application of computer technology to tax and fiscal administration and financial systems with experience working in more than 30 countries. Dr. Lane served as Professor of Computer Science at West Virginia University.

    For more information, please visit the conference website at http://www.wvconference.com.

    CTec Faculty Survey on Classroom Renovations and Technology

    May 27th, 2008

    (May 27, 2008) WVU has invested significant resources in classroom renovations and technologies. These renovations are intended to improve the teaching and learning environment by enabling instructors to integrate technology seamlessly and by providing visual, audio, and physical resources to facilitate student learning. CTec is seeking your feedback regarding centrally-scheduled rooms in need of renovation, the technology resources desired in classrooms, and barriers to using technology. This survey should take less than ten minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous.

    Please complete the online survey at http://simpleforms.scripts.wvu.edu/2010plan/ctec/.

    Questions should be directed to Jessika Thomas, Office of the Provost (jlthomas@mail.wvu.edu or 293-4813).

     

    Updated July 12, 2007