Tag: IT Services
IT Services centrally provides CampusAD, Exchange to MSU units
IT Services now centrally provides Microsoft active directory and Exchange services to MSU departments.
Beginning May 2015, existing department customers were no longer billed for these services.
CampusADCampusAD is a Microsoft Windows 2008 Active Directory infrastructure for units on campus. This authentication directory supports enterprise systems (e.g., file and print servers), provides contact information and scheduling integration, and offers mechanisms for centralized desktop management. Read Full Article →
Learn about MSU technology resources available to new students
The MSU Academic Orientation Program (AOP) started June 8 and runs through August helping new students and parents get acclimated to Michigan State University.
Getting startedTechnology plays a large role in students’ coursework and lives at MSU. The tech.msu.edu site provides a gateway to technology resources and help.
Follow TechAtMSU on Twitter for ongoing technology news, updates, and safe computing information. Read Full Article →
MSU printing upgraded with new interface, features
The MSU Netprint service was retired today and is replaced with MSU Print at print.msu.edu.
MSU Print offers a simpler and more modern web interface, as well as new print features including laptop printing. (Read the online article for detailed instructions on web and laptop printing using MSU Print.)
MSU Print accepts Spartan Cash and credit cards. Read Full Article →
IT Services consolidating support phone numbers into one
IT Services is consolidating multiple technology support phone numbers to a single number to create a unified service desk experience for the MSU community.
Effective today, May 27, the phone number for calls seeking academic and administrative technology support is (517) 432-6200 or (844) 678-6200 toll free. The email itserve@msu.edu remains the same. Read Full Article →
SecureIT site provides information security guidelines to MSU community
The SecureIT site recently launched to provide the MSU community with one place for guidelines and best practices on information security.
MSU employees first used the site as part of the two-factor authentication rollout in March and April 2015.
The site also includes personal safe computing information, ways to safeguard your devices, phishing precautions, password tips, and illegal file sharing details. Read Full Article →
MSU faculty & staff recognized for use of instructional technology
Four outstanding instructors and online and blended courses were selected as recipients of the 2015 AT&T Award Competition in Instructional Technology.
2015 AT&T Awards
The 2015 winning innovations and honorable mentions are:
BEST ONLINE COURSELeigh Graves Wolf and Michelle Schira Hagerman, CEP 811
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technology into Education is designed to push students to extend their conceptions of innovation. Read Full Article →
MSU Seminars in Research and Instructional Technology to run May 12-13
The spring 2015 Seminars in Research and Instructional Technology for university faculty, academic staff, and graduate assistants will be May 12-13 in computer labs and classrooms on MSU’s East Lansing campus.
The complimentary seminars provide hands-on instruction on research tools, Learning Management Systems, library resources, software training, and other technology resources. Read Full Article →
IT Services adds staplers to three more printing locations
MSU IT Services doubled the number of staplers by adding three more high-volume printing locations:
- Holmes Cafe
- 42 MSU Union
- Hubbard Engagement Center
Staplers are installed on chains and include a box of staples for refills as needed.
MSU IT Services first piloted staplers near Netprint printers in 143 Brody, Owen Hall (pictured), and 337 S. Read Full Article →
MSU launches Quality Matters resources to support course development
MSU purchased a subscription to the Quality Matters (QM) rubric and online resources to assist faculty and instructors in creating quality courses that will improve online education and support student learning.
This pilot is a partnership between the Center for Integrative Studies in General Science, College of Arts & Letters, and IT Services. Read Full Article →
Check out D2L training and support options before ANGEL retirement
ANGEL will be retired on May 15, 2015, as MSU moves to Desire2Learn for its centrally supported learning management system. Many resources are available to support instructors and staff as they transition courses and groups to the D2L.
For a timely conversion, IT Services recommends any course materials and groups are converted from ANGEL to D2L prior to February 1, 2015, so users can experiment and get comfortable with the new system. Read Full Article →
