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OWU Printing, "Print Green"

Information Services is currently evaluating a number of options for network printing, copying, scanning, and faxing at OWU.  We have started discussions with a few departments to determine their...

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Windows MyDocuments Backup

Information Services has developed a backup script that runs on Windows XP devices.  This script will copy the contents of your "mydocuments" directory to a network share, providing a backup that can...

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NEC Phone Displays

We have a large number of NEC phones on campus that have defective displays.  In coordination with our vendor, we have been able to receive replacement displays in bulk and will soon start visiting...

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Instructional Technologist position filled

I am happy to announce that the Instructional Technologist position has been filled.  David Soliday has accepted the position and we are developing a transition plan that will allow him to start his...

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Help Desk Manager position posted

We recently posted the Help Desk Manager and Technology Trainer position.  Below are the job requirements, please see http://jobs.owu.edu for more information.  Applicants should submit a resume by...

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Blackboard Upgrade

After consulting with the Campus Technology Council and TLCCP, we have decided to upgrade OWU's Blackboard Course Management software to the latest version (9.1) prior to the start of the Spring 2011...

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Video Chat

As winter approaches, it may be the right time to check out the video chat feature of BishopApps.  This works as long as the following conditions exist:  You have a microphone and webcam, and you are...

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Blackboard Training Scheduled

David has setup the Blackboard training sessions, see his message below:As announced, Information Services will be upgrading our Blackboard learning management system in January.  Training on the new...

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Phishing Attack

We are receiving some notices from users who are receiving an email asking for account information.  Please be advised that these are not from OWU and should be marked as SPAM.  Below is an example of...

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Mobile, Events, and ERP

IS continues to work on a number of initiatives for the OWU community as outlined below:- We now have over 11 multifunction devices (MFD's - print, fax, scan, copy) in place at OWU.  We continue to...

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Campus Updates

Table of Contents:1. Cell Phone Discounts2. OWU Wikis sign-in3. Blackboard Mobile Learn Application4. Request for Faculty for Blogs Information5. Changes in Printer Support6. Atomic Learning1.  Cell...

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PowerCampus Self Service, OWU Mobile, and Cell Phone Discounts

Last week we launched our PowerCampus Self Service application for OWU users.  We are continuing to roll out new features for the campus community as modules are ready for production.  Currently,...

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OWU is now mobile!

OWU has developed a mobile solution in a partnership with Blackboard.  The application is now available for download on Android and iOS devices, and contains numerous modules for the user community....

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OWU 2.0

Work continues on the OWU 2.0 initiative.  Currently, all new ERP systems are in production at some level with the exception of the finance system, which is scheduled for early July.  StartOWU used...

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Fall 2011 Semester Updates

A number of projects have been completed and are in progress as the fall semester starts, please see below for more detail:- We have completed the launch of the new ERP systems as of July 1st.  Of...

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Adding OWU Events to your Google Calendar

The new OWU Events Calendar brings new functionality to the OWU Community.  If you want to add the upcoming events to your google calendar, just follow these steps:- Go to your google calendar- Click...

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IS Updates

IS continues to make progress on the various ERP systems in collaboration with our user offices.  Student bills are now viewable and payable online through Self Service, and we completed spring...

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Drag and Drop Programming?

Last night I watched a TED talk given by Mitch Resnick of MIT Media Labs titled "Let's teach kids to code".  The basic premise is that children - the "digital natives" - are good at reading online, but...

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Bishopnet Issues

We have been receiving reports of problems with bishopnet over the past couple of weeks.  The reports are generally from the residence side of campus, and are most frequent during the evening hours.On...

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Hayes and Stuyvesant Testing

On Tuesday evening, we tested signal strength and bandwidth in Hayes and Stuyvesant.  The signal strength was acceptable, but we did experience some slower bandwidth in Stuy.  I'm posting the test...

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