Personnel ECSS Employee Takes a Bite Out of Crime by Jane Combs Where there is expensive technological equipment in classrooms, there is concern about security and vandalism. Geoffrey Overley, a thirteen-year UC veteran who recently transferred to ECSS, takes that concern seriously. Don Rainwater Due to the impending demolition of Beecher Hall, several UCit Educational Services staff members recently moved into new office space on the third floor of Edwards 2. The use of a web shell for online classroom information is increasingly popular with UC faculty. Over 600 courses have been posted with UC-developed Classware.
Several opportunities are available for faculty interested in updating their technology skills.
The Faculty Development Council granted funds for two types of institutes this year. There has been a resurgence in the popularity of Macintosh computers on our campuses. Rising to the challenge of providing increasing Macintosh support, the UCit Help Desk has taken several actions, including developing a support guide for the Macintosh user. Net Security Update Network Weather Reports by Joe Landwehr Network weather reports are now available online. Again in Spring Quarter, a series of hands-on workshops will be taught on both east and west campuses.