the Oracle project. Blackboard hosting is currently in review. If approved, the goal is to have Blackboard moved by January 2016.
- 3. Developing a security roadmap for KSU by conducting vulnerability scans and regular security audits. This initiative is being funded by a Homeland Security Grant which provides KSU with tools that will enable the University to analyze data flows through the firewall and have protection at all endpoints.
Service Improvements in Multiple Technologies:
The goal is to enhance and provide technologies that will provide better services to students, faculty, and staff. Initiatives in this area will be:
- Migrating to Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Cloud ERP.
- Upgrading the Network Infrastructure, which consists of fiber installation, building rewiring, reengineering data closets, refreshing the network equipment, replacing the telephone system, and then refreshing the data center equipment.
- Executing a data security plan.
- Increasing the use of mobile technology where possible. Blackboard mobile will be available to students and faculty by the end of November 2015.
- Refining policies, procedures, standards, and creating these items where needed.
- Reviewing current classroom technologies and introducing classroom technology in areas where none exists.
- Training and professional development for faculty and staff readiness for emerging educational technologies.
Growth:
In order to ensure that KSU can offer and manage emerging technologies and situate KSU in a competitive position, the Office of Information Technology has identified the following initiatives:
- Enhancing the Oracle PeopleSoft Camus Solutions and Cloud ERP system;
- Connecting to Kentucky Wired which will provide KSU with increased speeds. Kentucky Wired is the statewide initiative that will bring high speed internet access to all 120 counties in Kentucky. One major connection point for Kentucky Wired will be COT, which is right across the street from KSU. The
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