We've placed a renewed focus on technology training for members of the UMW community. In addition to holding some requested classes over the next few weeks, we want to know what technology training you are interested in; we'd also appreciate it if you would tell us how you'd like for us to deliver those classes. How can you get that information to us? To tell us what technology training that you'd like to see, please complete the Technology Training Survey. To sign up for a class, please see the Technology Training Calendar. … [Read more...]
Classroom Upgrades
April 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Over Spring Break, you may have seen some work being done in a number of classrooms across campus. Approximately eighty classrooms received some well-needed refreshing of the technology in them. The work varied from classroom to classroom; some of the classrooms had their complete systems replaced, while other classrooms had projectors and wiring replaced, while other spots had only the projector replaced. We hope that these changes will improve the classroom experiences for Faculty and Staff who use these spaces. See the IT Projects page for information about the spaces that were updated; see the Classroom Instructions pages for online instructions on how to use the equipment in these rooms. … [Read more...]
New Faces and Roles in IT
April 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The latter part of 2010 and early 2011 brought several changes to the IT organization. We have some new faces to the University, and have some familiar faces in new roles. … [Read more...]
Password Requirements
April 9, 2011 by 1 Comment
As you know, the University implemented new password requirements and procedures on January 3, 2011. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making the transition to a new process as seamless as it could have been. We know that change is not always easy or welcome, and appreciate you and your role in implementing this new requirement. Most of us are at or near the 90-day mark when we each have to change our passwords again. You’ll be notified 10 days before your password expires, and should change your password at any time between that time, and the time that the password actually expires. … [Read more...]
Security Tips
April 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Security is increasingly important in today's environment. Here are some tips that will help keep your computing environment safe. Never give your password to anyone in an e-mail message! UMW personnel have been plagued by scams that try to trick people into replying with their password. The hackers responsible for these scams are relentless! If you remember this one simple rule, you can prevent becoming a victim: UMW IT staff will never ask for your password in an e-mail – nor will any legitimate business or organization. If you get such an e-mail, you should delete it immediately. You should do the same thing if you get an email with a link to a web form that asks you to fill in your username and password – don’t do it! Learn to recognize scams, frauds, and other forms of malicious communications so you don’t become a victim of identity theft, financial fraud, or end up with a compromised computer. Criminals are using all kinds of new tricks and coming at you from all angles — … [Read more...]