USD Information Technology Services

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USD Information Technology Services

• Information Resources Council November 20, 2007
• http//www.sandiego.edu/its/
• http//www.sandiego.edu/its/irc/

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USD Information Technology Services

• Agenda of the IRC meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007,
  UC Forum A
• 1. Welcome, Introductions, Housekeeping
• 2. CIO Update New IRC Members and Major
  Technology Projects
• 3. Presentation of the Student One Stop System
  Steve Schissler, Director of One-Stop Student
  Services Center
• 4. BLISS Project Features for Faculty Indra
  Bishop, Project Director Banner-Luminis
  Implementation
• 5. Improvements in Academic Technology Services
  Shahra Meshkaty, Sr. Director of Academic
  Technology Services

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Welcome and Introductions

• Welcome to the IRC
• New members Miranda McGowan, Professor, School
  of Law Miranda was nominated by the University
  Senate replaces Ani Velo
• Shawn Strande, Director of Administrative
  Information Services
• Andrew Woodbury, new student representative for
  Associated Students
• Approval of minutes of last meeting, held March
  7, 2007
• Scheduling future meetings January 2008, April
  2008, July 2008, and October 2008

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ITS Organization(3 Technology Units)

• Doug Burke,
• Director of Network Systems Operations
• 20 Positions

FY 2006-2007 Budget 13.1 Million Banner
Project (2006-2008) 5.7 Million
Chris Wessells, Vice Provost CIO Total 85
Positions 90 Student Workers
Shahra Meshkaty, Sr. Director of Academic
Technology Services 38 Positions
Shawn Strande, Director of Administrative
Information Services 22 Positions
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ITS Organization Chart
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ITS Accomplishments

• Continuing replacement of computers via the
  desktop replacement system (gt 700 in the last
  year)
• Renovated approximately 40 classrooms and
  learning spaces over the past year
• Selected state-of-the-art technology for the
  new SOLES building
• Completed the Cisco network Electronics rebuild
  of USDs network
• Facilitated the TelePresence World conference
  at USD
• Completed the wireless network with Aruba
  Systems (USD now has 100 wireless coverage)
• Improved identity management
• Implemented an emergency response system for
  the university
• Initiated development of an IT disaster
  recovery plan
• Began replacement of the USD Web infrastructure
• Initiated redesign of college-level websites
  (SBA site completed)
• Adopted Adobe Contribute as the university
  content management system

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ITS Accomplishments(continued)

• Assisted HR/Payroll with deployment of Kronos
  employee timekeeping system
• Upgrading CBORD campus card and dining system
• Replaced VAX hardware
• Expanded use of Resource25 Enterprise
  Scheduling Application (building, room, event,
  and academic scheduling)
• Purchased iRecruitment to facilitate online
  recruiting and job applications
• Selected CashNet as the future cashiering
  system
• Developed web-based e-payment system
• Implemented Xtender imaging for the student
  system
• Evaluating ImageNow imaging for Finance
  Administration
• Committed to server virtualization pilot
  project with VMware running on HP blade servers
• Assessing off-site safe harbor for replicated
  Web and Email infrastructure (with NEREN
  Internet 2 in Springfield MA)
• Completed transition from WebCT 4 to CE6, added
  Wimba, and other enhancements

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ITS Accomplishments(continued)

• The Luminis/MySanDiego Portal (the virtual
  one-stop center) went live in April 2007
• Banner Admissions went live in September 2007
• Expanded support for faculty with the iTeam
• Implemented a university streaming video server
• Selected eInstruction clicker technology
• Implementing Studio Abroad (online study
  abroad) application
• Implemented Web Grades
• Enhanced DARS to include graduate student
  degree audit and added enhanced screens for
  academic advisors
• Assessing IBM AIX server infrastructure
  replacement
• Planned upgrade of TV infrastructure to
  accommodate digital television channels
• Assessing bids for cable TV providers for
  video, phone and Internet services
• Implementing complex calendar solution (MS
  Exchange) for users that require multiple people
  scheduling on an individuals calendar