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
New Front Desk Staff July 3, 2008
Posted by drowden in : General News, Staff News , add a commentITS is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Burns as the new ITS Secretary at the front desk in 207 MSB. Her first official day was July 2. Please stop by the office and welcome Erica to the ITS team!
MCard/Parking Pass Distribution June 25, 2008
Posted by miriw in : General News, Lab News, Mcard, News for Students, Student Parking , add a commentStudents can obtain their Summer 2008 parking permit, parking validation, or Mcard in the Pavilion starting on June 26th – July 2nd.
Student Mcards, parking permits, and parking permit validations will be issued in the University Pavilion, on the 1st floor next to Subway during the following dates and times.
Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 27, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 30, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
For more information about the Mcard Stations or hours of operation, please see http://www.umflint.edu/its/services/mcard.htm. Student parking permits can also be obtained throughout the year at the Mcard Stations located in the 206 MSB and 3174 WSW computer labs.
If you have any additional questions in regards to Mcards, parking permits, or validations, please contact ITS at 762-3123.
New Students: Please remember to bring a picture ID, along with the make, model, and license plate number of your vehicle to get your MCard and parking pass for the first time.
Returning Students: Please remember to bring your MCard and parking permit to get your permit validated for the new semester.
Upcoming Lab Closings June 24, 2008
Posted by miriw in : General News, Lab News, News for Students , add a commentAll ITS computer labs will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4th. All ITS computer labs will resume their normal schedules on Saturday, July 5th.
The 205 French Hall computer lab will be closed for the entire Summer semester and will reopen for Fall 2008.
Upcoming Lab Closing June 16, 2008
Posted by miriw in : General News, Lab News, News for Students , add a commentThe 206 MSB computer lab will be closed for Electrical Maintenance on Sunday, June 22nd.
The 3174 WSW computer lab will be open Sunday, June 22nd from 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Upcoming Lab Closings May 20, 2008
Posted by miriw in : General News, Lab News, News for Students , add a commentAll ITS computer labs will be closed for Memorial Day (Monday, May 26th).
All ITS computer labs will resume their normal schedules on Tuesday, May 27th.
New MCard Administrator May 13, 2008
Posted by rweidner in : General News, Staff News , add a commentITS is pleased to announce the appointment of Harrison Bacon as the new MCard Administrator. His first official day was May 5th. Please make sure to welcome Harrison in his new role!
New Front Desk Staff May 13, 2008
Posted by rweidner in : General News, Staff News , add a commentITS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dolores Allison (Lori) as the new ITS Secretary at the front desk. Her first official day was May 12. Please make sure to stop by the office and welcome Lori to the ITS team!
Super Science Friday May 5, 2008
Posted by rweidner in : General News, Staff News, Uncategorized , add a comment
On Friday, May 2nd ITS staff member Debi Rowden presented information about Computer CSI to a total of 55 Super Science Friday students in two separate sessions. The students ranged in grades from 5th-8th and were from local schools. At last year’s Super Science Friday ITS assisted students in creating their own podcasts. This year students had the opportunity to learn how forensic investigators utilize technology to solve crimes as well as the chance to participate in a hands-on activity involving encryption. Clickers were employed to test students’ knowledge on how to safely use the Internet and for a brief survey about their interest in computer CSI and UM-Flint. Rhymney Weidner and Miri Weidner assisted Debi with the in-class activities.
