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MSU provides guidelines for handling, securing institutional data

MSU’s Institutional Data Policy (IDP) holds every member of the university community individually responsible for the appropriate use and protection of institutional data, and especially of confidential data, in their possession or control.

A first step to securing institutional data is increasing awareness about institutional data and confidential data.

Confidential data needs to be stored only on a secured server. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT Council hears from President Simon; discusses standards, data center, status updates

The MSU IT Council met on September 2. Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting.

President Simon addresses the IT Council

President Lou Anna K. Simon talked to the MSU IT Council on September 2. She said that campus IT has stagnated over the last several years creating a technology deficit at MSU. Read Full Article →

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Learn about the different MSU makerspaces

Did you know there are eight makerspaces spread across Michigan State University? A collective group of individuals have been working together since January in order to better inform you about them.

What is a makerspace?

A makerspace traditionally is seen as a workshop with tools, machinery, supplies, and space to make things. Read Full Article →

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New tech.msu.edu site launches, adds more tech information

MSU IT Services relaunched the MSU technology website, tech.msu.edu, on September 3 to enhance the user experience, streamline content and navigation, and advance the MSU and information technology brands.

As part of these goals, we aligned with the MSU Web Standards, addressed web accessibility, and incorporated responsive design to aid in mobile viewing. Read Full Article →

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MSU Print offers upgraded print features, interface

MSU NetPrint was retired in June to make way for MSU Print, which offers a more modern interface and new printing features.

Prints can be purchased by credit card, Spartan Cash, or billed to student receivable accounts.

Laptop printing

MSU Print provides students with an easy way to print from any laptop by using the Web Print option on print.msu.edu Read Full Article →

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MSU offers SecureIT tips for securing mobile devices

It’s important to safeguard your personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, and other devices.

  1. Use a passcode to lock your device when not in use.
  2. Set up automatic updates for operating systems, web browsers, and apps.
  3. If connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi connection, be cautious about the sites visited and the information accessed.
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MSU IT Council discusses project management, campus licensing, IT assessment

The MSU IT Council met on July 1. Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting.

Project management

Kevin Kuss, director of IT Services Project Management Office, gave an overview of the project status reporting system. Kuss will provide regular updates of high-level technology projects at future IT Council meetings. Read Full Article →

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MSU finalizes campus license agreements on select software

MSU and IT Services have finalized and expanded some recent campus licensing agreements for:

CampusAD

IT Services now centrally funds and manages a Microsoft Windows 2008 Active Directory infrastructure for units on campus. Read Full Article →

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Select IT Services LearnDAT tools and applications to be retired on July 31

Select IT Services LearnDAT tools and applications will be retired on July 31 due to low usage and third party alternatives.

Tools that will be retired on July 31 include: Read Full Article →

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MSU IT Council discusses Office 365 email, active directory, licensing agreements

The MSU IT Council met on June 3.  Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting. Read Full Article →