Information services has launched a new self-service password reset application. All users must enroll in order to use this new tool, which will require updating your security profile by adding an alternate e-mail contact and setting up your security questions. This takes just a few minutes to complete. The new app offers a convenient way […]
Information Services
2015 Computer Lab and Classroom Builds Starting Now
It is time again for information services to begin creating computer lab and classroom builds for the 2015 spring and summer terms. Faculty are reminded that software which has been installed on computers for fall 2014 will not remain installed for spring or summer unless specifically requested. Exceptions to this include Microsoft Office, internet browsers, […]
Information Services Open House, Nov. 14: All Welcome!
Information services is having an Open House to celebrate their new offices in Tyson Hall on Friday, November 14, from 1-4 p.m., with a blessing by Fr. Jeff Allison, C.S.C., at 1:30 p.m. Information services personnel are excited to have the UP community tour the new offices, visit with staff, and enjoy some snacks. For more […]
Cybersecurity Newsletter, Chance to Win A New Tablet
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is also a perfect time to launch the new Information Services Cybersecurity Newsletter. Information services will highlight the latest security tips and alerts, provide higher education security news and point readers to helpful online resources in each quarterly edition. The purpose of the newsletter is to raise awareness […]
New Papercut Reporting Tool
In support of the University’s commitment to sustainable and cost-effective printing practices, information services and printing services are proud to announce Papercut, a new campus usage reporting tool. Papercut has been used at UP for the past several years to successfully manage student printing. The rollout will start the week of October 27 and will […]
UP Virtual Learning Center
The academic technology services office is pleased to announce the creation and launch of the UP Virtual Learning Center (VLC), created in response to the growing need for professional development for staff and faculty on the University of Portland campus. The initial offerings include mini courses on Moodle, Storytelling, and MediaSpace. New self-paced online courses […]
Professional Development Workshops, Lectures
Academic technology services will offer new professional development opportunities this fall, according to Maria Erb, information services. A faculty speaker series, “Managing Technology in the Classroom,” will debut on Tuesday, October 28, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the Clark Library classroom with guest speaker Eric Anctil, education. His talk, “When Technology Invades the College […]
Information Services Moving to Tyson Hall, Week of October 13
The information services division will move the majority of its staff to a new office space in Tyson Hall during the week of October 13, according to Curt Pederson, chief information officer. On Monday, the CIO office and web and enterprise services will be moving all staff to their newly constructed offices in the lower […]
UP Tech Talk Podcast
Academic technology services has started production on a new podcast series that will focus on the campus-wide use of technology. The weekly UP Tech Talk podcast will be available each Friday from the UP Tech Talk blog at wordpress.up.edu/techtalk starting on October 10. The 15-minute podcast features new guests each week and is hosted by […]
New Virtual Service Center Opens for Business Aug. 6
Information services is excited to announce the release of the new Virtual Service Center (VSC). Starting August 6, campus staff and faculty can submit requests for IS services and technical support via the new website. To learn about this new online resource and how to get started using it please visit: https://wordpress.up.edu/vsc. Please note that the […]