University of
Wisconsin-Superior
Information and Instructional
Technology Plan
2005-2006
Summary
This Information and Instructional Technology Services
(IITS) Plan focuses on projects for the 2005-06 academic year. This plan is grouped by goals that support
the Campus Strategic Plan including training, infrastructure, new
The
Units making up the IITS include Computing & Media Services (C&MS), the
Library, Network & Programming Services (N&PS) and Residence Life
Networking (ResNet).
Goal:
Provide faculty, staff, and students an integrated development program so they
can effectively use technology
Project -
Provide continuous staff training, updates with software – Library
Project -
Prepare online tutorials, collaboration on special projects with departments
and distance education – Library
Project - Conduct an intensive training
workshop on technology and Learn@UW-Superior for new
and continuing faculty - C&MS
Project –
Information Literacy - Library
Goal: - Participate in the planning for the
Project – Investigate the design technology spaces. Seek approval for consulting support once the
building planning begins. - IITS
Goal:
Provide an infrastructure that supports efficient and effective use of
technology
Project -
Implement streaming video for reserves – Library
Project -
Development of support for alternate operating systems - this includes
improving our current support for the Macintosh platform, and development of
expertise with Linux. Evaluation of products, development of staff skills,
training, testing, and probable implementation planning to some extent will be
required. - C&MS
Project -
Development of an advanced creative media lab for collaborative use by
departments in the
Project - Plan the convergence of voice
services over IP (VOIP) & unified messaging -
N&PS and ResNet
Project –
Deployment plan for wireless access points – UTC and N&PS
Project – Upgrade packet shaper – N&PS
Project – Security cameras for ResLife - ResNet
Project – Implement a backup system for desktop clients – C&MS &
N&PS
Project - Investigate
thin client solution to decrease hardware costs, improve support and improve
off campus access. N&PS
Project – Upgrade servers to Windows
2003 Server operating system. N&PS
Goal – Create an on-going, predictable campus funding mechanism
that reflects user demand for tech support.
Project - Fund updates to equipment and software used in advanced labs (GIS,
Communicating Arts, others). – C&MS
Project -
Support for replacement funds for existing classroom and lab instructional
technology. As further funds become available, improvement of additional
classrooms and labs to UW System Level 3 presentation technology. -
C&MS
Project -
Computer Replacement plan – C&MS
Goal:
Provide convenient access to technology services
Project –
implement Housing System (Diebold) – ResNet
Project –
implement On Line Work Order System (TMA) – Facilities, ResNet,
N&PS
Project –
Review the Technology Accessibility Plan to support Universal Design - IITS
Project – Develop more Web Self Services eg put the FinAids application on line, eCheck/ePayment - N&PS
Project - Eliminate accessibility barriers to the system for commuters and
non-traditional students who have no or low-end computers and software. – UTC
Project -
Review integration of technology with existing Library services – Library
Project –
Implement IP Video Conferencing – C&MS
Project -
Campus Portal – enhance Student Role with single signon. Develop Faculty & Staff Roles. N&PS
Project - Update the Official Campus Web
pages. Define standard development tools
that are compatible with the campus
portal. Coordinate the development
effort. Implement standards that
separate content & format (style sheets) & insure accessibility
requirements. Update Library, ResNet pages. - Web Team, N&PS and C&MS
Project -
Support for Institutional Research.
Provide decision makers access to relevant information including an
enhanced fact book. Develop class
scheduling demand analysis as defined by the Recruiting & Retention Committee. - N&PS
Project –
Implement the D2L grade interface into Peoplesoft –
N&PS
Project -
Development of a campus self-service business system for copying, printing,
vending - replacement of the existing RSC point system with a campus wide card
system for these and, likely, other self-service functions. The system should
include a self-service function for payment of these charges via credit card.
Incorporate in the digital signature project. - C&MS/N&PS
Goal:
Provide Information & Network security to insure consistent delivery of
technology services
Project –
Plan the Public Key Infrastructure implementation to support use of digital
signatures and email encryption - N&PS
Project - Implement robust client patch management system - Microsoft's SMS – C&MS, N&PS
Project -
Address Peoplesoft data security issues. Strengthen security roles and route requests
for sensitive data to responsible Functional Leads. N&PS
Project - Implement
of a host vulnerability scanner for auditing systems on campus for
vulnerabilities. N&PS
Project – Investigate Network Admission Control (NAC). NAC limits damage from viruses and
worms. It allows noncompliant devices to
be denied access, placed in a quarantined area, or given restricted access to
computing resources. NAC is the first
step of the multiphased the Cisco®
Self-Defending Network initiative to identify, prevent, and adapt to security
threats. N&PS
Goal:
Foster collaboration through the work of IITS teams and the UTC
Project -
Improvement of our support for special projects - further development of a team
approach to "out of the ordinary" service needs that often represent
new emerging technologies/systems that will become mainstream in time. -
C&MS
Project -
More active pursuit of internal and external grants, in collaboration with
departments and programs. - C&MS
Goal:
Participate in System-wide initiatives to improve services
Project
Implement, in collaboration with UW System, reference software (Ex Libris) – Library
Project –
participate in UW System Common help desk software – C&MS
Project –
Implement Peoplesoft V8.9. Develop prototyping scripts for all
functional areas. Focus on direct lending & Account Payable refunding. N&PS
Project - Clarify UW Superior's position on Common Systems. Support the APBS implementation. IITS
Project –
Conduct a feasibility study for imaging.
Support the functional effort to evaluate the ImageNow
product. N&PS
Project -
Implement BadgerNet2 -
data by Jan 06 & video by Dec 05 – C&MS,
N&PS and ResNet
UTC
Prioritization
|
Campus Website
Upgrade |
61 |
|
SelfService Business Function |
57 |
|
Network
Admission Control |
55 |
|
PKI/Digital
Signature |
51 |
|
Network Backup
of Desktop |
49 |
|
Online Test
Proctoring |
42 |
|
Thin Client |
39 |
|
Creative Media
Lab |
37 |
|
Imaging |
26 |
|
Online Tutorials
|
26 |
|
Streaming Video |
20 |