Technology Brownbag - Crestron MediaManager October 5, 2008
Posted by drowden in : General News, Mediated Classroom Services News, New Technologies , add a commentTuesday, October 14 ~ Noon - 1:00 PM ~ 130 French Hall
Wednesday, October 15 ~ Noon - 1:00 PM ~ 130 French Hall
This session will offer a “live” demonstration of the new Crestron MediaManager class presentation system. Learn how to navigate the touch screen control panel for split-screen projection of course material, audio levels, DVD player and on-board computer and internet access. As a replacement to the SmartCart, learn the ins and outs of this latest technology addition to the French Hall classrooms. (Note: this session is offered twice)
Co-sponsored by ITS Mediated Classroom Services and the Thompson Center for Teaching & Learning.
French Hall Classroom Status August 27, 2008
Posted by drowden in : General News, Mediated Classroom Services News , add a commentDue to the ongoing construction in French Hall, the installation of the projection screens in the classroom has been delayed. Therefore the Mediated Classroom Equipment will not be available for the beginning of classes. The projected date for completion is by the second week of September.
Please be aware that the affected classrooms are located on the 1st, 4th, and 5th floor. If your course is also scheduled on the 2nd or 3rd floors, these rooms are fully functional with our new Crestron Media Manager. MCS will be posting updates by classroom on the following website:
Thank you for your continued patience!
Mediated Classroom Services
(810) 237-6628
mcs@umflint.edu
www.umflint.edu/its/mcs/
Upcoming Lab Closings August 26, 2008
Posted by drowden in : General News, Lab News, News for Students , add a commentAll open computing labs will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. All labs will reopen on Tuesday at the regularly scheduled time. For lab hours, please visit www.umflint.edu/labs.
Webmail Upgrade for Students August 26, 2008
Posted by drowden in : General News, New Technologies, News for Students , add a commentDear Student Body,
On the morning of Friday, September 5th when you access your web mail you will see a new logon page. This is because we are in the process of upgrading to a newer email system. You will still logon the same way that you always have, with uniqname@umflint.edu and your password, however the logon page will look like the picture below. Once you are logged on, your web mail will look the same.
If you have any questions or issues please contact the ITS Help Desk at 766-6804.
Webmail Upgrade for Faculty and Staff August 26, 2008
Posted by drowden in : General News, New Technologies, Staff News , add a commentDear Faculty and Staff,
On the morning of Friday, September 5th, when you access your web mail you will see a new logon page. This is because we are in the process of upgrading to a newer email system. You will still logon the same way that you always have, with uniqname@umflint.edu and your password, however the logon page will look like the picture below. Once you are logged on, your web mail will look the same until we migrate your mail box to the new servers. Starting Thursday evening September 11th during our normal maintenance window and each subsequent Thursday evening/Friday morning, we will move some users mail boxes until we have moved them all. We anticipate that the entire process will take a month. Once your mailbox is moved you will have a 2 Gigabyte mailbox instead of the current 150 Megabyte mailbox. You will receive the size limit warning message at 1.8 Gigabytes. At 1.9 Gigabytes you will not be able to send email and at 2 Gigabytes you will not be able to send or receive email until you remove some messages.
If you have any questions or issues please contact the ITS Help Desk at 766-6804.
Sincerely,
ITS HelpDesk
Flash Drives for Sale August 25, 2008
Posted by drowden in : General News, Hardware and Software Sales, Lab News, News for Students, Staff News , add a comment
For your convenience, ITS is now selling a 4 GB flash drive for $22 at the main office at 207 MSB.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh Now Available August 5, 2008
Posted by miriw in : General News, Hardware and Software Sales , add a commentThe newest version of Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh is available for purchase in the ITS office at 207 MSB for $50. ITS is also offering Microsoft Office 2004 for the Macintosh at a discounted rate of $15, only while supplies last. To pay by cash, please pay at the Cashier’s office and bring the receipt to ITS to pick up the software. Checks and credit cards are accepted in the ITS office.
For complete details, visit ITS Software Sales at http://www.umflint.edu/its/services/sales/software.htm.
New Business Systems Analyst July 28, 2008
Posted by miriw in : General News, Staff News , add a commentITS is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Johnson to the ITS team. She will be part of DIM as a Business Systems Analyst. Her first official day is July 28th. Please take a moment and welcome her to our team!
New LAN Support Technician July 28, 2008
Posted by miriw in : General News, Staff News , add a commentITS is pleased to announce the appointment of David Arnould as the new LAN Support Technician. His first official day is July 28th. Please welcome him to the ITS team!
Software Installation Policy Reminder July 7, 2008
Posted by drowden in : Expert Advice from the ITS HelpDesk, General News, Lab News , add a commentPlease consider this a quarterly reminder of the software installation policy for the computer labs.
Software Installation in Computer Labs (Effective Fall 2002)
Faculty members wishing to have instructional software installed in the campus computer labs need to follow the conditions outlined in this policy as well as fill out the required software installation request form found online at http://www.umflint.edu/its/services/forms/software.pdf.
Next, a physical copy of the software must be submitted to the ITS HelpDesk in 207A Murchie Science Building at least three weeks prior to the requested date of usage. An ITS representative will contact the requestor at least one week prior to the implementation date for testing purposes. It is imperative that testing is conducted to allow for the ITS staff to resolve any issues prior to implementation.
Please follow the conditions below prior to requesting installation:
· The requestor must be prepared to provide media, proof of ownership and licenses to the ITS representative.
· A software evaluation version is not acceptable. Shareware is not acceptable unless proof of ownership is provided. Freeware will be reviewed per request as dictated by freeware license agreement.
· Software in the instructional labs must have licenses to cover every computer, unless a *Keyserver alternative is chosen and funded by the department ($5/client for *Keyserver/year is required). In addition, the requestor or department must pay for the software licensing fees and provide documentation to the ITS staff member.
· In order for *Keyserver to run effectively, the requestor must pay for *Keyserver licenses for ALL computers in the requested instructional lab. *Keyserver in all of the OPEN LABS on campus will be paid for by ITS.
*Keyserver is a single shared license pool for both open and instructional lab purposes as designated by the requestor. It will limit the usage of the software by placing a counter onto the server that adheres to the number of licenses purchased by the requestor. Therefore the requestor need NOT purchase an entire lab or site license for their instructional software.
This policy was endorsed on June 12, 2002 by the Technology Committee (formerly known as Academic Computing Advisory Committee).
Scott Arnst
Director of I.T.S.
University of Michigan - Flint
