DoIT Significant Accomplishments 2003-2004

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1.   Assist in planning and implementation of new instructional facilities

bulletInnovation Hall fully implemented with GMU-TV studios
bulletBull Run Hall classrooms and labs completed on schedule
bulletPlanning for Research I and Arlington II
bulletFull-time faculty support specialist at Prince William; shared faculty support/videoconferencing support specialist at Arlington
bulletEnhanced videoconferencing support; planning for Video Network Operations Center

2.  Continue organizational development activities

bulletClassroom Technologies reorganization implemented
bulletLearning Support Services reorganization planned
bulletClient Services operations manager position created
bulletShared positions with Classroom Technologies, Server Support
bulletShared position with Desktop Support, Server Support
bulletASK ME program expanded to all of ITU
bulletUpward evaluations conducted for directors and executive director

 

3.  Evaluate the pilot implementation of MESA in Innovation Hall and work with other ITU groups to expand to other areas of the University

bulletMESA pilot implemented in Innovation Hall and Bull Run Hall
bulletTimeline developed for production roll-out in 2005

4.  Develop and enhance online support services

bullet Online equipment request implemented
bulletOnline software installation request implemented
bullet Online trouble tickets for technology coordinators implemented
bulletManaged desktops increased

 

5.  Further develop use of students in support and management roles

bulletResTech program implemented
bulletStudent supervisors implemented in Classroom Technologies and Learning Support Services   

6.  Continue to develop support for TAC

bulletEnd Notes project implemented
bulletContinued support for TAP
bulletParticipation in TAC Coordinator search
bulletTAC presentations at regional and national conferences

 

7.  Improve communication about IT emergencies—viruses, worms, outages and review and improve DoIT’s internal procedures for prevention and containment of technology threats

bulletAlerts page updated
bulletAlerts highlight button updated
bulletThreat Response Action Planning (TRAP) team implemented
bulletMason Update Security Tool (MUST) developed and implemented in residence halls