Author: Aaron Fedewa

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Finding the right technology solution to fit campus partner needs is a deeply held value of MSU IT. MSU’s multimedia call centers are a prime example of how collaboration and leading with user experience in mind is essential to a successful solution. 

Over several months, MSU IT’s Unified Communications team worked closely with eight departments on campus that operate multimedia call centers — IT Service Desk, Department of Police and Public Safety, Admissions, Registrar, Human Resources, Student Life & Engagement, ContactMSU, and ContactIPF — to select a multimedia solution to enhance communications with students, faculty, staff, and guests. Read Full Article →

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This morning, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to name Rich Czarnecki as chief information officer. Interim Executive Vice President for Administration Thomas Glasmacher recommended Czarnecki, a member of MSU IT’s leadership team for over a decade, for the position following a 10-month stint as interim CIO. Read Full Article →

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Michigan State University Interim Executive Vice President for Administration Thomas Glasmacher announced that he will recommend Rich Czarnecki to the MSU Board of Trustees for the position of chief information officer, or CIO, at the board’s Oct. 25 meeting.

For the full story, please visit MSU Today. Read Full Article →

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On Tuesday, Sept 10, MSU joined the Quello Center and Merit Network to celebrate the success of a partnership that took a critical step in closing the digital divide in the State of Michigan.

Held in WKAR Studio A on MSU’s Campus, the celebration marked the completion of Project MOON-Light, a joint effort between the Quello Center, Merit Network, and MSU. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT presents a special series of back-to-school webinars aimed at helping students learn about the educational technology tools used in MSU classes. The following sessions cover D2L Brightspace, Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, using generative AI as a college student, and more!

 

Navigating Your MSU Courses: D2L Brightspace Basics for Students

August 13, 2024, 11 a.m. Read Full Article →

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The obvious signs of the construction taking place at the bridge in the heart of MSU’s campus are dwindling as Farm Lane was reopened to vehicular traffic early this month. While construction continues into August, vital behind-the-scenes work was completed this past winter to ensure the north and south ends of campus stay connected to the MSU network. Read Full Article →

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This morning, global IT outages related to cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike resulted in a disruption in many products and services across multiple industries.

 

While MSU is not directly impacted by the outages, some services may be indirectly impacted by vendors or partners who are.

 

MSU IT teams are monitoring the situation and will update the community if necessary. Read Full Article →

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Join us for hybrid and virtual workshops that take a deep dive into educational technology tools like D2L Brightspace, Kaltura MediaSpace, and iClicker, including how to leverage accessibility considerations and other technology-informed teaching strategies in your courses.

Click on the links below to register and find a longer description of each session including learning outcomes. Read Full Article →

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Working in collaboration with campus stakeholders and leaders from the MSU Ethics Institute, the Office of Research and Innovation and the Office of the Provost shared new interim guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in research and creative activity.

These university guidelines expand on the earlier generative AI guidance shared on August 1, 2023, and include specific components important for members of the research community to consider before leveraging this emerging technology. Read Full Article →

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MSU IT is extending the submission deadline for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology awards to 5 p.m. (EDT) Monday, Oct. 30 to give educators more time to apply. The AT&T awards are given to instructors who use technology to support student success and enhance their teaching with impactful, accessible, and engaging practice. Read Full Article →