Information Technology Report: July 2008 – March 2009

Information Technology is actively working toward the completion of projects that will enhance and improve operational efficiency and customer service and will reduce cost for the overall university. The department is also strengthening its internal processes through reorganizing by functional areas to better serve the needs of the students, faculty and staff.

ProjectComponentsComplete
Enterprise Resource Plan ImplementationDiscovery Sessions held Students Human Resources Finance will be scheduled for later Technical scheduled for week of April 20th Overall Project Plan Development50% 75% complete
Blackboard Transaction SystemDoor Access Residence Halls Hathaway Meal Plans Bookstore Purchases Laundry – Residence Halls Vending (Snack and Beverage Machines) Print Services (Residence Halls) Community System Activation90% 100% 100% 100% 95% 0% 50% In Progress
Exterior Wireless Access PointsExterior Planned Installations Installed Units Percent Complete Interior Planned Installations Installed Units Percent Complete30 20 66% 295 155 52%
Alumni E-mailApplication Software Installation100%
Emergency Notification SystemWeb Site – Registration Capability Registered Users – as of Jan. 7 Registered Users – as of April 1100% 469 641 (172 new registrants)
Surveillance Camera InstallationExterior Planned Installations Installed Units Percent Complete Interior Planned Installations Installed Units Percent Complete20 10 unchanged 50% 120 42 35%
Digital SignagePlanned Installations Installed Units Percent Complete33 20 60%
Online DonationsApplication Software DevelopmentIn progress

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