The new school year features the usual traditions, excitement and return to the classrooms. There is also constancy within the University community regarding information technology. There continues to be increased interest in, association with and expectations for computing, communications and technology tools and services. This constancy in information technology growth has, however, precipitated a variety of University, college and departmental changes. The three words are significant.
Technology is our middle name.
The availability of technology alternatives has never been greater and software, hardware and network use and support is increasingly important. Services has been a key part of our migration from being merely a source of computing, to a role supporting on the use of computing, communications and information technologies. This has greatly increased the demand for support services. It is impossible to meet all demands, however, core IT support requirements will be addressed. Six new positions were added to the Information Technology Services unit to expand faculty support, to increase network connectivy and to improve microcomputing services.