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Current Features
Kathleen Starkoff Selected as Ohio State's
Chief Information Officer
Executive Vice President and Provost Joseph A. Alutto announced the appointment of Kathleen K. Starkoff to Chief Information Officer for The Ohio State University. Her appointment is subject to approval by the university Board of Trustees on June 6, and becomes effective June 16. <more> -Posted
April 2008.
Digital Union Celebrates Fourth Anniversary and Launch of New Collaboration Studio
The Digital Union celebrates its fourth anniversary this year with a double bill on May 21. The fourth annnual showcase features demos of projects completed in the past year and hands-on opportunities with new technologies. President Gee will be on hand to officially open the new Learing Collaboration Studio. <more> -Posted
April 2008.
CIO Staffer Lends Expertise
to Honduran Project
A chance meeting on campus with an engineering program manager led Gabe Moulton, technology engineer for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, to a Honduran project at Montana de Luz in Central America. <more> -Posted
April 2008.
Storytelling Celebration Offers Insight into Lives
of Central Ohioans
In the Information Age, digital stories can serve as the “15 minutes of fame” for those who want to share a slice of their personal, family, or professional lives or goals. Stories often evoke surprising emotion—a laugh, a tear, an "aha!" moment of discovery.<more> -Posted
April 2008.
Refresh of Information Technology Strategic Plan Recommends New Actions
During the past year the university welcomed new leaders and now receives a new set of recommendations for PlanIT, the Information Technology Strategic Plan, first published in 2004. <more> -Posted
April 2008.
Con Artists Attack Colleges With Fake Help-Desk
E-Mail
<The Chronicle of Higher Education> An e-mail scam has hit
tens of thousands of users at dozens of colleges over the past few weeks,
leaving network administrators scrambling to respond before campus computer
accounts are taken over by spammers. <more> -Posted
April 2008.
Annual Telecommunications
and Networking Customer Satisfaction Survey
Faculty
and staff who use university services such as telephone, networking, cellular,
wireless and cable TV are asked to complete a
short Telecommunications
and Networking Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your anonymous information
is vital and will be used to help OIT continually improve the products and
services we provide you in support of the university’s
mission. The survey will remain available through May 23. <survey> -Posted
April 2008.
OIT Upgrades
Central E-mail System, Begins Phased Account Migration
The much anticipated hardware and software upgrade of Ohio State's central
webmail/e-mail system is complete and OIT has begun a phased migration for
all central "@osu.edu" accounts. The new system is designed to be
more robust, have improved functionality, and it includes a redesigned webmail
interface. <more> -Posted
February 2008.
University
Archives Enhances OSU Records and Information Management
Since 1965, when the Board of Trustees approved the hiring of OSU's first
archivist, University Libraries continues to be the principal source for
information and guidance in matters concerning the retention, management,
and disposition of university records.
<more> -Posted
February 2008.
BuckeyePass
Token Introduces Two-factor Authentication to Users
BuckeyePass, the brand for the Office of the CIO's two-factor authentication
system, is a way of determining you are who you say you are. It combines two
separate items - something you know and something you have - to validate your
identity and grant access to a system or application. <more> -Posted
February 2008.
Nine-digit OSU ID Number to be Main Identifier
for Employees
With the implementation of the first phase of the Student
Information System (SIS) in the spring of 2008, the Student and HR systems
will share a common database and OSU ID format (referred to as Employee ID
number in the HR system). <more> -Posted
February 2008.
Ohio
State Continues Wi-Fi Broadband Connectivity
in Appalachia Ohio
On February 28, staff from Ohio State’s Office of the Chief Information
Officer installed a wireless Internet system at its fourth underserved Appalachian
town. The installation added Wi-Fi broadband connectivity in the rural town
of Crown City in Gallia County. <more> -Posted
February 2008.
Institutional
Data Policy Training Educates Users
on Responsible Data Practices
The Institutional Data Policy training began last October in support of
the university's policy on institutional data. The training module also educates
users on responsible data practices. <more> -Posted
February 2008.
Second Life Promises Enhanced Interactive Learning
Ever wanted the freedom to fly through space like Superman or create without the limitations of the physical world? Even better, while teleporting around this environment that somewhat resembles Earth, do you want to imagine and learn in ways that will excite your neurons and blaze new synapses? If so, the virtual world of Second Life (SL) may be for you. <more> -Posted
February 2008.
Wiki Pilot Explores
Instructional Applications
Because of growing interest in a university-sponsored wiki, Technology Enhanced Learning and Research initiated a pilot program this quarter to explore the feasibility of offering this service to the campus. <more> -Posted
January 2008.
WOW! Offers Internet Discounts to Faculty, Students, and Staff
Ohio State faculty, students, and staff can now save $10 or more
per month for
Internet, cable, and phone subscriptions through the WOW! Internet,
Cable and Phone Affinity Program. <more>
-Updated January 2008
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