Initiatives
DoIT develops new technologies and strengthens the IT infrastructure in order to meet the demands of a 21st century campus. Changes in technology often raise questions as well as excitement and anticipation. The following FAQs are designed to explain some recent DoIT initiatives:
BlueLine and BlueSuite Applications
If you would like to access BlueLine, the campus Learning Management System, visit the Creighton home web page and scroll over "BlueSuite". In BlueSuite, you will find links to BlueLine, BlueQ and several other great new campus communication and learning applications.
Summer Technology Updates
Over the summer DoIT teams have been hard at work upgrading and improving technology on the campus.
The following list details some of the changes that will greet you in the fall of 2008.
·Office 2007 is installed on all classroom computers
·Office 2007 is installed on all DoIT managed public labs
-Older Office files can be opened by Office 2007
·The student Service Desk (DoIT4Students) has moved to lower Reinert to better serve the student community.
·The DoIT Training Team will move to lower Reinert on September 19th.
·Classroom Support has opened an office in Harper 3052
-Persons looking for Joyce Sheehan and poster printing will find them in Harper 3052
-Persons checking out Classroom Support equipment (projectors, screens, etc.) on the east side of campus can now do so by going to the circulation desk in the Reinert Library
·The Campus Calendar (http://calendar.creighton.edu) is now online
·The Service Desk knowledgebase is online and growing. Check for solutions to common problems online 24/7/365 at http://servicedesk.creighton.edu
·The BlueSuite of Applications is now available for campus use. You can view them by going to your main landing page and clicking on the BlueSuite button or read more about them at: http://www2.creighton.edu/bluesuite/
-BlueQ is now using an enhanced version of the popular WebSurveyor program
Please visit the Creighton Homepage and view the whole BlueSuite of tools ready for use.
If you have any questions, please contact the Support Desk at 280-1111
Microsoft Office 2007 for Campus
Microsoft 2007 is installed on all campus classroom computers and DoIT computer labs. For information and to request Microsoft Office 2007 for your office computer please visit: http://www.creighton.edu/doit/microsoftoffice.
We are also pleased to announce the release of Microsoft Office 2007 for Work-At-Home and for students. To order your copy of Microsoft Office for your home (personal) computer, please visit: http://www.creighton.edu/doit/software/personal.
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Pipeline for Innovation
Now in it's fourth year, this faculty program awards $20,000 for innovative projects using technology in education. Proposals will be due by October 2008. Proposals will be reviewed by pedagogical and technical teams after submission. If you missed out on last year's deadline, consider taking advantage of this grant program designed to help faculty integrate effectively technology!
Hardware Purchase Requests
PURPOSE
The need to increase the reliability, security, and economy of Creighton’s IT environment is outlined in the hardware purchase request document. By ensuring close adherence to hardware standards, compliance with backup/recovery practice, regulatory compliance requirements, and consolidation and standardization of hardware purchases, the entire Creighton community will benefit.
This document provides the necessary information needed for purchasing hardware on campus. It also defines the roles of all affected parties and their responsibilities.
SCOPE
This guideline applies to all hardware purchases with or without installed operating systems defined as “servers” as well as data storage systems for electronic information.
To read the full document text, visit "hardware purchase request" under the Policies and Standards link in the index. To download a copy of the request form, visit the following link:
Secure Email Beginning February 5th
On Monday, Feb. 5, Creighton University will launch a secure email solution that allows anyone using Creighton’s email system to securely send Protected Health Information (HIPAA data) via email. To learn more about this product or to review Frequently Asked Questions please visit this link or contact the Service Desk at 280-1111.
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Banner System Upgrade
If you have recently logged into Self-Service, you've noticed a refreshed look. Students may also notice some new options including meal plan change and the ability to allow a parent or spouse access to your account. For more information on the upgrade, visit this link.
Desktop Upgrades
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