September IT Project Update

The information below highlights technology projects currently on the IT Project Dashboard, including project completions and major projects in progress between 7/2/23 and 9/22/23.

Recent Project Completions (SLT Sponsorship): 

• Slate to Colleague Integration (Moran/Damschroder) - Automated data flowing from Slate to Colleague to create operational efficiency and reduce the time to onboard new students.
• Presence Student Engagement Platform (Damschroder) - Implemented a new platform to organize information and communication for student organizations and other related opportunities.
• Campus Phone Service Migration (All) – Migrated all inbound/outbound calling to new hardware to ensure reliable voice communications for campus.
• Account Automation & New Username/Email Address Naming Convention (All) - Automated the creation of all employee and student user/email accounts to improve operational efficiency and reduce onboarding time.

Major Projects in Progress (SLT Sponsorship):

• Portal Solution Demos and Selection (All) - Select a system to replace the Arch that will Improve campus communication and access to information, services, resources.
• Advancement CRM Solution Selection (Watt) - Select a system that will improve operational efficiency and modernize technology tools that support fundraising.
• Curriculum Management Solution Selection (Bowen) - Select a system that will improve operational efficiency, institutional planning, and the student planning experience. 
• Colleague Chart of Accounts & Self-Service Budget (Scaccia) - Redesign the Colleague Chart of Accounts (GL) to meet current and future budget planning and reporting needs.  Implement Colleague Self-Service for budget management and reporting.
• Learning Commons Renovations (Bowen) - Implement new technology that showcases the modern student experience in the renovated building.
• Datacenter Cloud Assessment & Plan (All) - Create a plan to migrate cloud ready services to a new cloud solution.
• Greycastle IT Security Policy Updates (All) - Establish new information security policies for the campus.
• Financial Aid System Selection (Moran) - Select a future state system for supporting financial aid decision making, awarding, and management.
• Athletic Recruitment System Selection (Damschroder) - Select a future state system for supporting athletic recruitment.
• Cyber Security Awareness Training (All) - Complete the 23-24 annual cyber security awareness training program.

For more information about Technology Iniatives, please visit the Technology Project Website.  Questions about these and/or other projects?  Please reach out to Anne Wood, AVP/CIO, at wood@juniata.edu.

Information for New Students

Welcome to Juniata!  Please see the following resources as quick technology reference for new students!

• Recommended Computer Specifications
• Discounted/Free Software

Please contact us at help@juniata.edu if you have any questions!

June/July IT Project Update

The information below highlights technology projects currently on the IT Project Dashboard, including project completions, major projects in progress, and other major team time commitments..  This is the final update with FY23 project completions included.

Highlights (between 5/17 and 7/2/23)

Recent Completions (SLT Sponsorship): 

• Cisco VoIP Phone and Voicemail Upgrade (All)
• Financial Aid Estimator Calculator (Moran/Wood)
• MFP (Multi-function Printer) Deployment (All)
• Phase 1 Campus Camera Deployment (Damschroder/Wood)

Major projects actively in progress (SLT Sponsorship):

• Slate to Colleague Integration (Moran/Wood)
• Portal Solution Demos and Selection (Homan/All)
• Advancement CRM Solution Selection (Watt/Wood)
• Curriculum Management (Bowen/Wood)
• Chart of Accounts; Colleague Self-Service Budget (Wiser/All)
• Learning Commons Renovations (Bowen/Wood)
• Datacenter Cloud Assessment & Plan (All)
• Greycastle IT Security Policy Updates (All)
• Account Automation & New Username/Email Address Naming Convention (All)
• RFS & Sparks Farm Network Upgrades (Bowen/Wood)

 Other Major Team Commitments/Contributions:

• JC-GUEST WiFi Troubleshooting
• Ameriflex Breach/MoveIT Data Security Breach
• New Student Orientation
• Emergency Call Button Issues
• Network Administrator Departure (Chris Sherman) & Search

45+ proposed projects under evaluation by Technology Council for FY24 

May 2023 IT Project Update

The information below highlights technology projects currently on the IT Project Dashboard, including project completions, major projects in progress, and other major team time commitments.

Highlights (between 4/11 and 5/17/23)

Recent Completions: 

• IT Risk Assessment
• Colleague Address Automation – auto corrects address data in Colleague eliminating manual data entry saving time and reducing errors
• New 1-877-JUNIATA Calling Tree

Major projects in progress:

• Campus Voice System Upgrade - 5/18 5pm – 5am
• MFP (Multi-function Printer) Deployment - May 23rd – June 21st
• Campus Camera Deployment – starts 5/18
• Account Automation & New Username/Email Address Naming Convention – Starting June 1st (employees) & late August for Spring 2024 students
• CampusWorks Phase 1 Projects (6 projects:  Slate to Colleague Integration; Portal; Curriculum Management; Chart of Accounts; Colleague Self-Service Budget; Financial Aid System Assessment)
• Learning Commons & Halbritter Renovations
• ADP -> Colleague Integration
• Datacenter Cloud Assessment & Plan
• Greycastle IT Security Policy Updates
• Campus Network and Academic Building WiFi Upgrade

Other Major Time Team Commitments:

• JC-GUEST WiFi
• Ameriflex Breach
• Commencement
• VP/Dean level searches
• President House Phone Service

45+ proposed projects under evaluation by Technology Council for FY24 

ITS Fall 2022 Newsletter

Happy Fall!  Have you heard of digital transformation and how you play a role in this at Juniata? Please read the ITS Fall Newsletter for exctiing updates from the team!

This update includes information about technology projects impacting all Juniata employees, such as the U: drive migration, new software installation policies, and annual cyber security training.  There are also updates about ongoing ERP/Colleague Optimization and Infrasturuture projects. Please read on, as time permits!

https://help.juniata.edu/pdfs/ITSFall2022Newsletter.pdf

Thanks for your time, attention, and partnership!

Anne Wood

CIO, Juniata College

wood@juniata.edu

ITLS Summer 2022 Newsletter

Happy Summer!  Have you heard of digital transformation and how you play a role in this at Juniata? Did you know that the Library moved to von Liebig?  Please read the ITLS Summer Newsletter for exctiing updates from the team!

This update includes information about a soon to be implemented Technolgy Governance structure, our ERP/Colleague Optimization project with CampusWorks, the Library/Statton Learning Commons project, automatic Moodle course enrollments, the OneDrive and SharePoint projects, and other technology projects underway. Please read on, as time permits!

https://help.juniata.edu/pdfs/Summer2022Newsletter.pdf

Thanks for your time, attention, and partnership!

Anne Wood

CIO, Juniata College

wood@juniata.edu

ITLS Spring 2022 Newsletter

Happy Spring! There is much afoot within the realms of technology and library services. With that in mind, the team is presenting this inaugural newsletter with a goal to share valuable information and engage the campus community in discussion and partnerships. Beyond my updates on the Statton Learning Commons, the ERP/Colleague Optimization project, and other technology projects, you will find some exciting updates from the team on current and upcoming work. Please read on, as time permits, to learn more about live streaming services, summer online courses, Moodle, Sharepoint/OneDrive, the Memorial Course Reserves, improvements to campus communication tools, and more!

https://help.juniata.edu/pdfs/ITLS-042022-Newsletter.pdf

Thanks for your time, attention, and partnership!

Anne Wood

CIO, Juniata College

wood@juniata.edu

Technology Guides for Teaching, Learning, and Working

Checklist for Teaching, Learning, and Working Remotely

Employees:  http://help.juniata.edu/view_article.php?article=138

Students:  http://help.juniata.edu/view_article.php?article=141

Information for New Students and Families

Welcome to Juniata!  We've consolidated some of the info regarding bringing technology with you to campus.  .

• Technology Orientation Video (5 minutes)
• Recommended Computer Specifications
• Discounted/Free Software
• Bookstore and Textbook Purchasing Information

Please contact us at help@juniata.edu if you have any questions!