Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC)

November 7th – 3pm

Keokuk and West Burlington ICN Rooms

 

  1. FY07 Tech Request Process – Begins November 14, 2006 (Handout)

The FY07 Tech Request Process will begin Tuesday, November 14th.  The SCC Administrative Cabinet will be responsible for providing the forms to all departments.  The forms will be due on Monday, March 5th and decisions will be made in early to mid-May.

 

  1. Website Redesign Project – Graphical Design Recommendations in November

Interact Communications will be presenting three design templates to the SCC Web Committee during the month of November.  These designs and navigational schemes will be analyzed to determine the best possible Web design for SCC.  More info to come in early December.

 

  1. Wireless in Residence Halls and WB and Keokuk – Switched to Cisco AP’s

The Wireless system at the West Burlington and Keokuk residence halls has been implemented.

 

  1. eCompanion Courses – West Burlington

Please contact Libby Snipes or Rebecca Hannum if additional sessions are needed in Keokuk

November 7th at 2:00pm

Introductory Training Session eCompanion

November 13th at 2:30 pm

Introductory Training Session eCompanion

November 28th at 2:30 pm

Comprehensive Training Session eCompanion

Dec 20th                       

Last day to request a new shell or request your course be duplicated for spring eCompanion and online classes.

January 11th

Students will be enrolled in eCompanion courses

January 15th                  

Spring On-campus classes begin

January 22nd

Online Classes Begin

 

 

  1. Multimedia Training by Bruce Huddleson

November 27, 28, 29 are tentative dates for learning what digit photos can add to your courses, your workgroup, and your publications. 

 

  1. Microsoft Training

Monday, November 13th – Outlook (Create Signatures and stationary for messages)

9:30 - 10:30 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm

 

Tuesday, November 14th – Word (Master Document – Outline Toolbar)

9:30 - 10:30 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm

 

Wednesday, November 15th - Excel (Analyzing your data – data tables – scenario manager)

9:30 - 10:30 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm

 

  1. Security Assessment

RSM McGladery completed their comprehensive security audit of SCC’s network and systems.  This will help SCC build the framework for a formal security plan to protect our employees, students and systems.

 

  1. Datatel Release 18/SQL Upgrade

The ITS division continues to work on transitioning to the new Datatel release.  Tentative transition date is spring break of 2007.  Please contact Judy Houseal if you have any questions.

 

 

  1. MS Software to Students Discount

Dale Walker is working on providing Microsoft software and operating system for students at a discounted rate.  We hope to have this available during the spring semester in the bookstores at Keokuk and West Burlington

 

  1. Additional Topics

When are we moving to Microsoft Vista and Office 12?  Chuck stated that meetings will be coordinated with the IT faculty to determine what will be taught in the fall of 2007.