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  <title>IUP IT Support Center News</title>
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  <description>News from iT Support Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.</description>
  <dc:date>2013-06-19T22:56:29Z</dc:date>
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<title>Cost-Saving Toner Purchase Program</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The IT Support Center is now offering a cost-saving purchase program for toner cartridges. Offices can save up to 40 percent on toner with the option for free service and parts to keep the printer fleet running. ]]></description>
<dc:date>2013-06-14T08:00:00Z</dc:date>
<dc:creator>Indiana University of Pennsylvania</dc:creator>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The IT Support Center is now offering a cost-saving purchase program for toner cartridges. Offices can save up to 40 percent on toner with the option for free service and parts to keep the printer fleet running. ]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Cost-Saving Toner Purchase Program</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=144100&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center is now offering a cost-saving purchase program for toner cartridges. Offices can save up to 40 percent on toner with the option for free service and parts to keep the printer fleet running.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-06-14T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The IT Support Center is now offering a cost-saving purchase program for toner cartridges. Offices can save up to 40 percent on toner with the option for free service and parts to keep the printer fleet running.</p>
<p>Please visit <a title="Toner Purchase Program" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=144099">Toner Purchase Program</a> for more information.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Moodle Transition Update: Moodle 2.x Available</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[<p>With the availability of Moodle 2.x, faculty members may now log in to begin familiarizing themselves with the system and to develop their courses.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-06-12T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">With the availability of <a href="https://moodle2.iup.edu/">Moodle 2.x</a>, faculty members may now log in to begin familiarizing themselves with the system and to develop their courses. Moodle 2.x will be available for the delivery of instruction beginning Fall 2013.</p>
<p>Faculty wishing to construct new courses in Moodle 2.x may now request development shells by completing the<a title="Request Moodle 2.x Development Course" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=ekfrm&amp;ItemID=143747"> Moodle 2.x Development Course Request Form</a>. Faculty who requested that their Moodle 1.9 course be transitioned to Moodle 2.x and/or to Desire2Learn will be notified via <a title="ihelp" href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a> as these courses become available.</p>
<p>For more information and resources related to the Moodle transition, visit the IT Support Center <a title="Moodle" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=68819">Moodle</a> site.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Desire2Learn May Boot Camp Workshop Offerings</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142864&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services announces the Desire2Learn workshop offerings for May 2013, including a Boot Camp containing all five of our Desire2Learn workshops—Content and Navigation (Introduction), Quizzes, Grades, Dropbox, and Discussions.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-05-13T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is pleased to announce the Desire2Learn workshop offerings for May 2013. We are offering a Boot Camp this month. The Boot Camp contains all five of our Desire2Learn workshops—Content and Navigation (Introduction), Quizzes, Grades, Dropbox, and Discussions.</p>
<p>Please join us for this excellent opportunity to learn about Desire2Learn.</p>
<p>Visit the <a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=48643" title="Workshop and Training Schedule">Workshops and Training Schedule</a> page on the IT Support Center website to register for single workshops or for the Boot Camp. Select the<strong> Register</strong> link next to the date/time of interest and complete the registration form. If you would like to register for all five workshops, feel free to let us know by entering the workshop titles in the comment box of the registration form. We will send you a confirmation for your registration choice(s). </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>IT Support Center Hours Extended for Spring 2013 Final Exam Processing</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[The IT Support Center will have extended hours for final exam pick-up and drop-off.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-05-07T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center </a>will have extended hours for final exam pick-up and drop-off:</p>
<h2>Tuesday, May 14, through Friday, May 17</h2>
<p>7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Update: Moodle Transition</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142275&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Beginning in February, IT Services began notifying faculty to identify their transition plans for the upcoming discontinuation of Moodle 1.9. Currently, there has been almost 100 percent participation from faculty.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-04-30T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Beginning in February, IT Services began notifying faculty to identify their transition plans for the upcoming discontinuation of Moodle 1.9. Currently, there has been almost 100 percent participation from faculty.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> staff have already begun converting courses per faculty requests. Course conversions from Moodle to D2L are currently in progress. Conversions from the current instance of Moodle (Moodle 1.9) to Moodle 2.X will begin following the activation of the Moodle 2.X server in mid-May. Faculty members will be individually notified via e-mail notifications from <a title="ihelp " href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a> as their courses are converted and made available through the desired learning management system.</p>
<p>The plan for the Moodle Transition is the result of an <a title="Moodle 1.9 Transition Options" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=139476">agreement between administration and APSCUF leadership</a>. For more information on the Moodle transition, check out the <a title="Moodle Transition FAQ" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=139800">Moodle Transition FAQ</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Collaborate Resources and Demonstration</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[<p>If you missed the IT Support Center’s on-campus and virtual demonstrations of Blackboard Collaborate April 23 and 24, 2013, several resources have been provided to give you a second chance to see Blackboard Collaborate.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-04-30T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">If you missed the <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a>’s on-campus and virtual demonstrations of Blackboard Collaborate on April 23 and 24, 2013, the following resources have been provided to give you a second chance to see Blackboard Collaborate:</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Blackboard Collaborate Demo from California State University Chico" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=xCe1n4YmT4c#!" target="_blank">Blackboard Collaborate Demo from California State University Chico</a><br />
This video provides a brief demo of Blackboard Collaborate in action.</li>
<li><a title="Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=137502">IUP IT Support Center Blackboard Collaborate Resource Page</a><br />
This page contains additional resources and training documentation for IUP faculty and students using Blackboard Collaborate.</li>
</ul>
<p>Blackboard Collaborate is a Web conferencing tool. It combines audio, video, chat, presentation tools, and file-sharing capabilities to enable online synchronous interactions.</p>
<p>In December 2012, IT Services announced the addition of Blackboard Collaborate as part of the IUP instructional technology toolset. Blackboard Collaborate will be replacing Wimba Classroom as the Web conferencing solution at IUP.</p>
<p>For more information or support for Blackboard Collaborate, contact the IT Support Center through <a title="ihelp" href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Balint and Cunningham to Present on IT Governance and Leadership at Campus Technology Forum</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142182&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IUP Chief Information Officer Bill Balint and IT Services Executive Director Todd Cunningham will copresent an intensive seminar and a track session at the Campus Technology Forum held in San Diego, Calif., on April 29–30, 2013.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-04-26T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IUP Chief Information Officer Bill Balint and IT Services Executive Director Todd Cunningham have been selected to copresent an intensive seminar and a track session at the <a title="Campus Technology Forum" href="http://events.campustechnology.com/events/ct-forum-conference/home.aspx" target="_blank">Campus Technology Forum</a> held in San Diego, Calif., on April 29–30, 2013.</p>
<p>The intensive seminar is titled “IT Governance: Keeping IT’s Plate Full with the Right Stuff,” and the track session is titled “Higher Education IT Organization Leadership: A Quest For Excellence.”</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Web Conferencing Demo Brown Bag and Virtual Demo</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=141952&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>For faculty and staff interested in utilizing Web conferencing for courses or training, the IT Support Center will present three demonstrations of Blackboard Collaborate in April 2013.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-04-19T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">For faculty and staff interested in utilizing Web conferencing for courses or training, the IT Support Center will present three demonstrations of Blackboard Collaborate. Each session will provide participants an opportunity to interact with the system and to learn about some of its common capabilities.</p>
<p>Registration is not required. The dates and times of the sessions are as follows:</p>
<h2>On-Campus Sessions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., G-41 Delaney (IT Support Center Lab)</li>
<li>Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., G-41 Delaney (IT Support Center Lab)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Virtual Session</h2>
<ul>
<li>Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.*</li>
</ul>
<p>*<strong>Please note:</strong> It is beneficial to the group if you log in <em>at least 15 minutes prior to the session</em>. This helps us to troubleshoot any technical issues that might arise.</p>
<h3>Prior to the Virtual Session</h3>
<ol>
<li>Make sure that you have headset microphone or microphone and headphones attached to your computer.</li>
<li>Review the<a title=" Quick Reference Guide" href="http://www.blackboard.com/docs/documentation.htm?DocID=65008PDF" target="_blank"> Quick Reference Guide</a>.</li>
<li><a title="Check your system configuration" href="http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336&amp;task=knowledge&amp;questionID=1473" target="_blank">Check your system configuration</a> to make sure your machine will run Collaborate. You can also set up your audio in the <a title="v12 Configuration Room" href="https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/meeting.jnlp?sid=345&amp;password=M.03136578F26BD36D82394DAAE2A4B5&amp;username=Test" target="_blank">v12 Configuration Room</a>.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Accessing the Collaborate Room for Our Virtual Session</h3>
<p><a href="https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.8989E29044ACC13EF7462D0C55DFB6&amp;sid=2012153">Access the Collaborate Room the night of the session using this link</a>.</p>
<h3>Archive Recording</h3>
<p>The session will be archived for those who are unable to attend. A link to the meeting archive will be distributed following the session.</p>
<h2>About Blackboard Collaborate</h2>
<p>Blackboard Collaborate is a Web conferencing tool. It combines audio, video, chat, presentation tools, and file-sharing capabilities to enable online synchronous interactions.</p>
<p>In December 2012, IT Services announced the addition of Blackboard Collaborate as part of the IUP instructional technology toolset. Blackboard Collaborate will be replacing Wimba Classroom as the Web conferencing solution at IUP. More information can be found on the<a title="Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=137502"> IT Support Center Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing resource page</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>New Course Offering Added to IT Services Workshop Lineup</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=141467&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services is pleased to announce a new title in our workshop lineup: Fundamentals of Online Pedagogy and Course Design. This two-hour workshop will address general pedagogical and course design principles for online instruction.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Deborah A. Klenotic</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-04-08T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is pleased to announce a new title in our workshop lineup, <a href="http://www.iup.edu/itsupportcenter/howto.aspx?id=140116">Fundamentals of Online Pedagogy and Course Design</a>.</p>
<p>This two-hour workshop will address general pedagogical and course design principles for online instruction. This workshop is to be held April 19, 2013, in Delaney G-41 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.</p>
<p>Please register for this workshop at our <a href="http://www.iup.edu/itsupportcenter/page.aspx?id=48643">Workshops and Training Schedule</a> page on the IT Support Center web site.</p>
<p>We'd also like to remind you of our other workshop titles coming up this week: Dropbox, Grades, and Quizzes. Please join us for this excellent opportunity to learn about Desire2Learn! Walk-in attendance is welcome!</p>
<p>To view the schedule, please go to the <a href="http://www.iup.edu/itsupportcenter/page.aspx?id=48643">Workshops and Training Schedule</a> page on the IT Support Center web site and select the Workshop and Training Schedule link.</p>
<p>Please select the Register link next to the date/time of interest to you and complete the registration form. We will send you a confirmation for your registration choice.</p>
<p>Hope to see you there!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=140768&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IT Services Desire2Learn Workshop Schedule for April</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=140768&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The Desire2Learn workshop schedule for April 2013 is available! You will find it on our Workshops and Training Schedule page on the IT Support Center website.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-03-26T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The Desire2Learn workshop schedule for April 2013 is available! You will find it on our <a title="Workshop and Training Schedule" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=48643">Workshops and Training Schedule</a> page on the IT Support Center website.</p>
<p>To register, simply select the Register link next to the date/time of interest and complete the registration form. We will send you a confirmation for your registration choice.</p>
<p>Our March attendees were very happy with our workshops, and we would like to help you as well if you would like to learn more about Desire2Learn. Please join us—we always have plenty of room.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=140324&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>PASSHE Virtual Conference Archives Now Available</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=140324&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Were you unable to participate in the 2013 Virtual Conference? Archived sessions are now available for viewing at your convenience on the PASSHE Virtual Conference website.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-03-14T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Were you unable to participate in the 2013 Virtual Conference? Archived sessions are now available for viewing at your convenience on the <a title="PASSHE Virtual Conference website" href="http://www.passhe.edu/inside/asa/DEConf/Pages/Virtual-Conference-PASSHE.aspx" target="_blank">PASSHE Virtual Conference website</a>.</p>
<p>Choose from sessions on a variety of topics, including accessibility, course design, videoconferencing, and teaching and learning.</p>
<p>The 2013 PASSHE Virtual Conference, “Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment,” featured 60 one-hour presentations highlighting innovative practices and hot-button issues in using technology in the classroom and in delivering distance education.</p>
<p>Now in its fourth year, the PASSHE Virtual Conference aims to engage faculty, staff, and students with education professionals from across the nation and around the world. Presenters have been from the U.S., Nepal, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Archives of the 2012 and 2011 conferences are also available on the <a title="PASSHE Virtual Conference website" href="http://www.passhe.edu/inside/asa/DEConf/Pages/Virtual-Conference-PASSHE.aspx" target="_blank">PASSHE Virtual Conference website</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Reminder: IT Services D2L Workshops Available</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=140122&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services would like to remind you of our Desire2Learn workshop offerings for Spring 2013, including the Boot Camp.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-03-08T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services would like to remind you of our Desire2Learn workshop offerings for Spring 2013, including the Boot Camp.</p>
<p>Titles this coming week (March 11, 2013) include our Quizzes and our Grades Workshop. The Boot Camp contains all five of our Desire2Learn workshops—Content and Navigation [Introduction], Quizzes, Grades, Dropbox, and Discussions. Please join us for this excellent opportunity to learn about Desire2Learn.</p>
<p>Please visit the <a title="Workshop and Training Schedule" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=48643">Workshops and Training Schedule</a> page on the IT Support Center website to register for a workshop or the Boot Camp. Select the <strong>Register</strong> link next to the date/time of interest and complete the registration form. We will send you a confirmation for your registration choice.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Reminder: Action Required for Moodle 1.9 Users</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=140070&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Faculty currently using the current IUP instance of Moodle are reminded that they <em>must take action by March 15, 2013.</em></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-03-07T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction"><span class="introduction">Faculty currently using the current IUP instance of Moodle are reminded that they <strong><em>must take action by March 15, 2013</em></strong>. Per the<a title="Options for IUP Faculty Using Moodle Beginning Fall 2013" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=138459"> agreement between administration and APSCUF leadership</a>, faculty must transition their courses from Moodle 1.9 to either Moodle 2.X or Desire2Learn (D2L). Moodle 1.9 courses not identified for conversion by the end of Summer 2013 will no longer be available following the Fall 2013 semester.</span></p>
<p>Faculty can indicate their preferences for conversion using the <a title="Moodle 1.9 Conversion Request Form" href="https://iup.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cBYg5Xtc9Q1TBGZ">Moodle 1.9 Conversion Request Form</a>. If requesting conversion, you will need the name of the Moodle 1.9 course(s) you wish to have converted as listed on your My Moodle page. You can request up to 10 course conversions on a single request form. Faculty who do not want to have their Moodle 1.9 courses converted should still complete the form but note this in the comments section.</p>
<p>For more information, check out the <a title="Moodle Transition FAQ" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=139800">Moodle Transition FAQ.</a> You can also forward questions through <a title="ihelp" href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a> with “Moodle 1.9 Transition Question” in the subject line.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=139803&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IT Services Desire2Learn Spring 2013 Workshops</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139803&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services announces Desire2Learn workshop offerings for Spring 2013, including a Boot Camp during the week of Spring Break.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-03-01T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is happy to announce Desire2Learn workshop offerings for Spring 2013, including a Boot Camp during the week of Spring Break.</p>
<p>The Boot Camp contains all five of our Desire2Learn workshops—Content and Navigation [Introduction], Quizzes, Grades, Dropbox, and Discussions. Please join us for this excellent opportunity to learn about Desire2Learn.</p>
<p>Please visit the <a title="Workshop and Training Schedule" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=48643">Workshops and Training Schedule</a> page on the IT Support Center website to register for a workshop or the Boot Camp. Select the <strong>Register</strong> link next to the date/time of interest and complete the registration form. We will send you a confirmation for your registration choice.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Action Required: Moodle 1.9 Course Conversions</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139475&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Per the agreement between administration and APSCUF leadership, faculty must take action to transition their courses from Moodle 1.9 to either Moodle 2.3 or Desire2Learn (D2L). Only users with courses in Moodle 1.9 must take action.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-02-21T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction"><em>Only</em> users with courses in Moodle 1.9 must take action.</p>
<p>Per the <a title="Moodle 1.9 Transition Options" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=139476">agreement between administration and APSCUF leadership</a>, faculty must take action to transition their courses from Moodle 1.9 to either Moodle 2.3 or Desire2Learn (D2L).</p>
<p>Faculty can request their courses be converted using the <a href="https://iup.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cBYg5Xtc9Q1TBGZ">online request form</a>. When completing the request form, we need the name of the Moodle 1.9 course(s) to be converted. Up to 10 course conversions can be requested on a single form.</p>
<p>All current Moodle 1.9 faculty <strong><em>must</em></strong> respond by March 15, 2013. It is understood that some course conversion requests will be for courses being taught over the summer, but please include those in the request form. No Moodle 1.9 course will be available for conversion after Moodle 2.3 comes online for Fall 2013.</p>
<p>For more information, faculty should forward questions through <a href="http://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a> with “Moodle 1.9 Conversion Question” in the subject line.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Reminder: Moodle 2.3 Form and Functionality Demonstrations</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=138825&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The Moodle 2.3 Form and Functionality Demo sessions will be held February 12 and 13, 2013, in G5 Delaney Hall per this schedule.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-02-08T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The Moodle 2.3 Form and Functionality Demo sessions will be held February 12 and 13, 2013, in G5 Delaney Hall per the schedule below.</p>
<p>Faculty and staff considering using Moodle beyond Summer 2013 are strongly encouraged to complete the <a title="Moodle Demonsrations Online Registration" href="https://iup.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b9GWBjFvis38OAB">Moodle Demonstration Online Registration</a> and to attend a session.</p>
<h2>February 12</h2>
<ul>
<li>9:00–10:00 a.m.</li>
<li>10:00–11:00 a.m.</li>
<li>11:00–noon</li>
</ul>
<h2>February 13</h2>
<ul>
<li>1:30–2:30 p.m.</li>
<li>2:30–3:30 p.m.</li>
<li>3:30–4:30 p.m.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you have questions about the sessions or would like to discuss options for converting from the current version of Moodle to either Moodle 2.3 or Desire2Learn, contact the IT Support Center via <a href="http://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a> or phone at 724-357-4743.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=138674&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>2013 PASSHE Virtual Conference: Last Call for Participation</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=138674&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>With its kickoff less than a week away, it’s still not too late to register for the 2013 PASSHE Virtual Conference. The conference takes place weekdays from February 11 through February 22, 2013. All you need is a Web connection.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-02-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">With its kickoff less than a week away, it’s still not too late to register for the 2013 PASSHE Virtual Conference. The conference takes place weekdays from February 11 through February 22, 2013. All you need is a Web connection and to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.research.net/s/PASSHEVirtualConference" title="complete the conference registration">complete the conference registration</a>.</p>
<p>The conference features 60 one-hour sessions highlighting innovative and current topics in instructional technology and distance education. A complete conference schedule and more information is available at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.passhe.edu/inside/asa/DEConf/Pages/Virtual-Conference-PASSHE.aspx" title="PASSHE Virtual Conference site">PASSHE Virtual Conference site</a>.  </p>
<p><a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827" title="IT Support Center">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=138465&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Moodle 2.3 Form and Functionality Demonstrations</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=138465&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Moodle 2.3 Form and Functionality Demonstrations will be held February 12 and 13, 2013.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-01-31T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">As per the <a title="Options for IUP Faculty Using Moodle Beginning Fall 2013" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=138459">original Moodle announcement from 8/3/2012</a>, the "form and functionality" demonstrations mentioned in the letter will be held February 12 and February 13 in G5 Delaney Hall according to the schedule below.</p>
<p>Faculty (and staff) planning to attend the demo sessions should complete the <a title="Moodle 2.3 Demo Session Form" href="https://iup.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_b9GWBjFvis38OAB" target="_blank">Moodle 2.3 Demo Session Form</a>.</p>
<h2>Session Times:</h2>
<h3>February 12</h3>
<ul>
<li>9:00–10:00 a.m.</li>
<li>10:00–11:00 a.m.</li>
<li>11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.</li>
</ul>
<h3>February 13</h3>
<ul>
<li>1:30–2:30 p.m.</li>
<li>2:30–3:30 p.m.</li>
<li>3:30–4:30 p.m.</li>
</ul>
<p>Any faculty member that is considering using Moodle beyond this summer is strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions. </p>
<p>Feel free to contact the IT Support Center via <a title="ihelp.iup.edu" href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp.iup.edu</a> if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss conversion options.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Adobe Education Enterprise License</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=138462&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services is pleased to report that IUP is joining an optional PASSHE agreement that will permit IUP and its employees to obtain licenses for the Adobe Master Collection Suite at significantly reduced prices.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-01-31T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is very pleased to report that, thanks to a partnership between the Administration and Finance Division and the Academic Affairs Division, IUP is joining an optional PASSHE agreement that will permit IUP and its employees to obtain licenses for the Adobe Master Collection Suite at significantly reduced prices.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/mastercollection/buying-guide.html">Details on the products included in the Suite can be found online</a>.</p>
<p>This agreement will permit IUP to install these products on all IUP-owned PCs, as well as provide options for IUP employees to license these products for their personally-owned PCs.</p>
<p>Given the heavy, yet decentralized current licensing of a variety of Adobe products at IUP, migrating to this agreement and implementing all necessary actions will take some time so that no disruption of these products is encountered—especially for faculty and students during the Spring semester.</p>
<p>A follow-up communication with implementation details (technical, training, financial, legal, etc.) will be forthcoming as this agreement migrates into operation.</p>
<p>Feel free to contact the IT Support Center via <a href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a> if you have any questions.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Transforming Learning is Topic of PASSHE Virtual Conference</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=138295&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The fourth annual PASSHE Virtual Conference, “Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment,” begins February 11, 2013. The conference provides an opportunity to engage with education professionals from across the nation and around the world—all from the comfort of your office or home.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2013-01-29T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The fourth annual PASSHE Virtual Conference, “Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment,” begins February 11, 2013. The conference provides an opportunity to engage with education professionals from across the nation and around the world—all from the comfort of your office or home.</p>
<p>Sixty one-hour sessions highlight the innovative and the current hot-button issues in using technology in the classroom and in delivering distance education. Sessions will appeal to a variety of interests and skill levels.</p>
<p>The conference takes place February 11–22, 2013, and is completely free for PASSHE faculty and staff. All you need is a Web connection and to <a title="complete the conference registration" href="https://www.research.net/s/PASSHEVirtualConference" target="_blank">complete the conference registration</a>.</p>
<p>A <a title="complete conference schedule" href="http://www.passhe.edu/inside/asa/DEConf/Pages/2013-Sessions-by-Date.aspx">complete conference schedule</a> is available on the PASSHE Virtual Conference website.</p>
<p>PASSHE’s 2012 Virtual Conference attracted 319 PASSHE faculty and staff over the two weeks it was held. Presenters have been from the U.S., Nepal, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.</p>
<p>For more information on the PASSHE Virtual Conference, contact Portia Diaz at <a href="mailto:portia@iup.edu">portia@iup.edu</a> or David Porter at <a href="mailto:dporter@iup.edu">dporter@iup.edu</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>New Web Conferencing Software Forthcoming</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=137523&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Faculty interested in
incorporating Web conferencing into their hybrid and online courses will soon
have a new option which Blackboard Collaborate becomes available for use in Spring 2013.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Dr. Michael J. Powers mpowers</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-12-21T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Faculty interested in incorporating Web conferencing into their hybrid and online courses will soon have a new option. Beginning Spring 2013, Blackboard Collaborate will be available for use and officially joins IUP’s online learning toolset in Summer 2013.</p>
<p>The Collaborate product will replace Wimba Classroom as IUP’s Web-conferencing product at the end of Spring 2013. Collaborate was chosen following a PASSHE evaluation involving representatives from all 14 PASSHE schools.</p>
<p>The product features a user-friendly interface and integrated video and audio capabilities. In addition to traditional video conferencing capabilities, the Collaborate product will enable faculty to plan their synchronous online sessions ahead of time and to publish archived sessions into a number of common formats.</p>
<p>Faculty currently using the Wimba Classroom product are encouraged to download any archives they may wish to retain. The archives will no longer be available following the migration to Collaborate.</p>
<p>More details can be found at <a title="Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=137502">Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=137204&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>2013 PASSHE Virtual Conference</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=137204&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The PASSHE Virtual Conference, February 11–22, 2013, provides an opportunity to engage with education professionals from across the nation and around the world—all from the comfort of your office or home. And it’s <em>free</em> for PASSHE faculty and staff.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-12-11T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Now in its fourth year, Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment: The PASSHE Virtual Conference provides an opportunity to engage with education professionals from across the nation and around the world—all from the comfort of your office or home. Sixty one-hour sessions highlight the innovative and the current hot-button issues in using technology in the classroom and in delivering distance education. Sessions will appeal to a variety of interests and skill levels.</p>
<p>The conference takes place February 11–22, 2013, and is completely <em>free</em> for PASSHE faculty and staff. All you need is a Web connection and to <a title="complete the conference registration" href="https://www.research.net/s/PASSHEVirtualConference" target="_blank">complete the conference registration</a>.</p>
<p>A <a title="complete conference schedule" href="http://www.passhe.edu/inside/asa/DEConf/Pages/2013-Sessions-by-Date.aspx" target="_blank">complete conference schedule</a> is available on the PASSHE Virtual Conference website.</p>
<p>PASSHE’s 2012 Virtual Conference attracted 319 PASSHE faculty and staff over the two weeks it was held. Presenters have been from the U.S., Nepal, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.</p>
<p>For more information on the PASSHE Virtual Conference, contact Portia Diaz (<a href="mailto:portia@iup.edu?subject=PASSHE Virtual Conference 2013 Inquiry">portia@iup.edu</a>) or David Porter (<a href="mailto:dporter@iup.edu">dporter@iup.edu</a>).</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Orientation for Spring Online Students, January 23-28</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=137036&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Are you a first-time online learner or new to online learning at IUP?  The IT Support Center offers you an opportunity to prepare for the online learning experience.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Deborah A. Klenotic</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-12-04T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Are you a first-time online learner or new to online learning at IUP? The IT Support Center offers you an opportunity to prepare for the online learning experience in the interactive Spring 2013 Online Student Orientation, January 23–28.</p>
<p>During this five-day interactive course, you'll participate in activities designed to familiarize you with the common tools used in online courses at IUP. The OSO will also assist you in planning for successful participation in online courses.</p>
<p>Both a Moodle and a Desire2Learn version of OSO are available.</p>
<p>Sign up for OSO by completing the <a title="OSO Registration Form" href="https://iup.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3NMemn5iHh5gPbv" target="_blank">OSO Registration Form</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>IT Support Center Extended Hours for Final Exam Processing (Fall 2012)</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=136938&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[The IT Support Center will have extended hours December 11–15 for final exam pick-up and drop-off.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Deborah A. Klenotic</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-12-03T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The IT Support Center will have extended hours December 11–15 for final exam pick-up and drop-off.</p>
<h3>Tuesday, December 11, through Friday, December 14:<br /><em>7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.</em></h3>
<h3>Saturday, December 15:<br /><em>10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.</em> </h3>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Desire2Learn Version 10 Demo Sessions Announced</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=136915&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>To assist faculty in preparing for Desire2Learn version 10, demo sessions will be offered by the IT Support Center, in partnership with the colleges.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-11-30T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The December 15 Desire2Learn (D2L) version 10 upgrade introduces a new look and feel to the IUP learning management system. The update improves functionality and provides more consistent navigation.</p>
<p>To assist faculty in preparing for the changes, the IUP <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a>, in partnership with each of the colleges, will be offering demo sessions. Sessions will be offered in each college for faculty interested in previewing the updates. Faculty members unable to attend the sessions within their college may attend another college’s session or take advantage of two virtual sessions.</p>
<p>All sessions will be one hour in length. Faculty members who choose to participate in the virtual sessions should download these <a title="Instructions for D2L Webinar" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=136906">instructions</a>*. Virtual sessions will be archived for viewing on demand.</p>
<p>The schedule of sessions and locations is as follows:</p>
<h2>Monday, December 3, 2012</h2>
<ul>
<li>College of Education and Educational Technology—9:00 am, 127 Davis Hall</li>
<li>College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics—2:30 pm, 6 Weyandt Hall</li>
</ul>
<h2>Wednesday, December 5, 2012</h2>
<ul>
<li>College of Humanities and Social Sciences—8:30 am, 103 McElhaney</li>
<li>College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics—3:30 pm, 6 Weyandt Hall</li>
<li>Virtual Session—7:00 pm, Wimba Classroom*</li>
</ul>
<h2>Thursday, December 6, 2012</h2>
<ul>
<li>College of Humanities Social Sciences—2:00 pm, 103 McElhaney</li>
<li>College of Education and Educational Technology—3:00 pm, 127 Davis Hall</li>
</ul>
<h2>Monday, December 10, 2012</h2>
<ul>
<li>College of Fine Arts—9:30 am, 118A Sprowls</li>
</ul>
<h2>Thursday, December 13, 2012</h2>
<ul>
<li>College of Health and Human Services—9:00 am, G5 Delaney Hall<br /></li>
<li>College of Health and Human Services—1:30 pm, G5 Delaney Hall<br /></li>
<li>Virtual Session—7:00 pm, Wimba Classroom*</li>
</ul>
<h2>Friday, December 14, 2012</h2>
<ul>
<li>College of Fine Arts—2:30, 127 Sprowls</li>
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  <title>D2L Biannual Upgrade and Planned Outage on December 15</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=136516&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The biannual Desire2Learn (D2L) upgrade is scheduled to occur on Saturday, December 15, 2012, from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. During the upgrade period, D2L will not be available.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-11-15T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The biannual Desire2Learn (D2L) upgrade is scheduled to occur on Saturday, December 15, 2012, from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. During the upgrade period, D2L will not be available.</p>
<p>Following the upgrade, you will notice that the look and feel of D2L will change slightly. Changes have been made to the D2L interface to improve functionality and to provide more consistent navigation. To assist faculty in transitioning to the new interface, IT Services, in coordination with the college deans, will be offering one-hour demonstration sessions. Both face-to-face and virtual sessions will take place over a two-week period from December 3 through December 14, 2012. Details will be forthcoming.</p>
<p>D2L upgrades are scheduled to occur on the Saturday of Fall and Spring Commencements. The D2L maintenance and upgrade schedule has been established in coordination with PASSHE and the 13 other state-owned universities.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>New Landline Telephone Contract: Cost Savings and New Voicemail System</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=136348&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="introduction">IT Services announces that IUP’s low-cost landline phone service will provide an additional 25–30 percent discount. As part of this cost-saving initiative, IUP’s current voicemail system will be replaced in stages from November 28 through December 14, 2012.</span></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-11-13T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is very pleased to announce that IUP’s low-cost landline phone service will provide an additional 25–30 percent discount (depending upon individual line options) as first reported during an IUP <a title="Budget Matters 14: Talking Mobile" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=126834">Budget Matters broadcast</a> in April 2012.</p>
<p>As part of this cost-saving initiative, IUP’s current voicemail system will be replaced in stages from November 28 through December 14, 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> Voicemail users must complete a <em>mandatory</em> setup in the new system, and users should complete this setup as soon as possible. There is no need to wait until the cutover to the new system. Relevant information can be found at <a title="Setup Instructions for New IUP Voicemail System" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=136347">Setup Instructions for New IUP Voicemail System</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Caution:</strong> Any stored messages in the current voice mailbox will be inaccessible once a phone line is converted to the new system. Users will be alerted via a voice message shortly before their line is to be migrated so they can listen to messages before the current system is discontinued.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Presentations by IT Services Staff at Banner User Conference</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=136267&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Eric Parks, Erika Bracken, Ben Milliron, Doug Rutledge, Jeff Montgomery, Todd Cunningham, and Bill Balint have been selected to offer presentations/discussion sessions at the 2012 Pennsylvania Banner User Group conference.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-11-12T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IUP systems analysts Erika Bracken, Ben Milliron, and Doug Rutledge; senior systems analyst Eric Parks; Application Development coordinator Jeff Montgomery; executive director of IT Services Todd Cunningham; and chief information officer Bill Balint have been selected to offer presentations/discussion sessions at the 2012 Pennsylvania Banner User Group conference.</p>
<p>Cunningham and Balint will present on “Building a Better IT Support Model: From Implementation to Excellence—A Fresh Look,” while cofacilitating “PASSHE IT Birds of a Feather” with Amy Diehl from Shippensburg University. Montgomery will facilitate the “Mobile Birds of a Feather,” while Parks will be among the copresenters on “Going Campus-wide with E-commerce—Using Storefront and Secure Payment with a Centralized Gateway.” Bracken will present on “Financial Aid Files and Department of Education,” while Milliron and Rutledge will present on “IUP’s Mobile Application.”</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=135581&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Weekly Tip #5 for National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Stop–Think–Connect</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=135581&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>With technology playing such a major role in everyday life, it is very important that you, the user, stay informed and aware of the dangers that exist.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-10-26T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Throughout the month of October 2012, we’ve been covering topics and making suggestions to help you stay protected online. With technology playing such a major role in everyday life, it is very important that you, the user, stay informed and aware of the dangers that exist. For our final tip of the month, please check out <a title="Stop.Think.Connect's Tips and Advice Page" href="http://stopthinkconnect.org/tips-and-advice/">Stop–Think–Connect’s Tips and Advice</a>.</p>
<p>October is <a title="National Cyber Security Awareness Month" href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/blog/october-national-cyber-security-awareness-month-0">National Cyber Security Awareness Month</a>, sponsored by the <a title="Department of Homeland Security" href="http://www.dhs.gov/cyber">Department of Homeland Security</a> in cooperation with the <a title="National Cyber Security Alliance" href="http://staysafeonline.org/">National Cyber Security Alliance</a> and the<a title=" Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center. " href="http://msisac.cisecurity.org/"> Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=135506&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IUP Recognized by National Cyber Security Alliance</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=135506&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="introduction">Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of seven universities in Pennsylvania and 118 in the nation recognized by the National Cyber Security Alliance for its work in connection with National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2012.</span></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-10-25T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of seven universities in Pennsylvania and 118 in the nation recognized by the National Cyber Security Alliance for its work in connection with National Cyber Security Awareness Month.</p>
<p>As part of an online resource kit, the alliance compiled a comprehensive list of higher education institutions that have conducted activities in recognition of the awareness month in October 2012.</p>
<p>The Information Technology Services team at IUP has created resources, including an <a title="Information Protection" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=4627">information protection plan</a> and <a title="Mobile Device Guidelines" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=118377">mobile device security guidelines</a> for students and faculty members. It also created a mini-website devoted to <a title="National Cyber Security Awareness Month Resources" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=85521">National Cyber Security Awareness Month</a> and released weekly cybersecurity tips through its online news presence.</p>
<p>“What makes this notable is that our materials have bubbled up enough that NCSA could easily find them and therefore include IUP on the list,” Bill Balint, chief information officer at IUP, said.</p>
<p>The National Cyber Security Alliance is a nonprofit organization that works with government, industry, nonprofit, and academic sectors to help people use the Internet safely and securely.</p>
<p>See also: <a title="IUP recognized by National Cyber Security Alliance" href="http://www.indianagazette.com/b_community/article_34e56ce6-8b41-56be-bfb4-c6f37b13b07e.html">IUP recognized by National Cyber Security Alliance</a> (<em>Indiana Gazette</em>, October 24, 2012)</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=135158&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Weekly Tip #4 for National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Acceptable Use Policy</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=135158&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The Acceptable Use Policy is a framework to ensure that IT resources are used in an appropriate fashion, supporting the university’s mission and institutional goals.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-10-19T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Are you familiar with the university’s <a title="IT Acceptable Use Policy" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=83045">IT Acceptable Use Policy</a>? This policy is a framework to ensure that IT resources are used in an appropriate fashion, supporting the university’s mission and institutional goals. It also outlines the responsibilities of users of IT resources, along with prohibited uses of those resources.</p>
<p><a title="October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month" href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/blog/october-national-cyber-security-awareness-month-0">October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month</a>, sponsored by the <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/cyber">Department of Homeland Security</a> in cooperation with the <a href="http://staysafeonline.org/">National Cyber Security Alliance</a> and the <a href="http://msisac.cisecurity.org/">Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=134821&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Weekly Tip #3 for National Cyber Security Awareness Month</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=134821&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>This week's topic is Cyber Safety—Keep yourself safe online!</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-10-12T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction"><span class="introduction">Thousands of people are affected by viruses and malware daily. Don't get caught by surprise when surfing the Web: take preventative measures to protect yourself and your computer. Learn how by viewing STOP.THINK.CONNECT’s <a title="Cyber Safety Tip Sheet " href="http://stopthinkconnect.org/download/datasets/641/stc_website_tip_sheet.pdf">Cyber Safety Tip Sheet.</a> </span></p>
<p><a title="October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month" href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/blog/october-national-cyber-security-awareness-month-0">October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month</a>, sponsored by the <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/cyber">Department of Homeland Security</a> in cooperation with the <a href="http://staysafeonline.org/">National Cyber Security Alliance</a> and the <a href="http://msisac.cisecurity.org/">Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=134494&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Phishing Scams: Weekly Tip #2 for National Cyber Security Awareness Month</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=134494&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>This week’s topic is phishing—don’t get caught in a phishing net!</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-10-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction"><span class="introduction">Millions of people are defrauded by phishing scams every year. Don’t get caught in a phishing net! Learn how to protect yourself and your information from these schemes at <a title="Learn More about Spear Phishing" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=69371">Learn More about Spear Phishing</a>.</span></p>
<p><a title="October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month" href="http://www.onguardonline.gov/blog/october-national-cyber-security-awareness-month-0">October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month</a>, sponsored by the <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/cyber">Department of Homeland Security</a> in cooperation with the <a href="http://staysafeonline.org/">National Cyber Security Alliance</a> and the <a href="http://msisac.cisecurity.org/">Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=134491&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Desire2Learn Maintenance Scheduled for October 13–14</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=134491&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p><span class="introduction">Desire2Learn has announced a system maintenance window to address performance and availability issues that have occurred in the past several weeks.</span></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-10-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Desire2Learn has announced a system maintenance window to address performance and availability issues that have occurred in the past several weeks.</p>
<p>The maintenance window is scheduled to run from Saturday, October 13, at 10:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 14, at 10:00 a.m.</p>
<p>Desire2Learn will not be available during this 12-hour period.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=134137&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Weekly Tip #1 for National Cyber Security Awareness Month</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=134137&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Please review IUP’s Mobile Device Guidelines and some mobile device security tips.    </p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-09-28T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Stop—Think—Connect!</h2>
<p>October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Please review IUP’s <a title="Mobile Device Guidelines" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=118377">Mobile Device Guidelines</a> and some <a title="Mobile Device Security Tips" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=134136">Mobile Device Security Tips</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=132704&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Moodle Version 1.9-to-D2L Migration Support Service</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=132704&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center is introducing a “Moodle Version 1.9-to-D2L Migration Support Service” beginning September 10, 2012, and running through Summer 2013.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-09-06T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> is introducing a “Moodle Version 1.9-to-D2L Migration Support Service” beginning September 10, 2012, and running through Summer 2013.</p>
<p>This service will provide faculty members one-on-one instructional design support, training on how to use D2L, and review of the pros and cons of storing “learning objects” locally as opposed to the D2L server. This “hyper support” level expands upon the former WebCT-to-Moodle support model in an effort to minimize faculty time commitments. Faculty will be provided with as much flexibility as possible, given staff availability limitations, with regards to the scheduling of these sessions. Faculty members may request this service via e-mail at <a title="Moodle to D2L Migration Support Request" href="mailto:it-support-center@iup.edu?subject=Moodle to D2L Migration Support Request">it-support-center@iup.edu</a> or by logging a support ticket at <a title="ihelp.iup.edu" href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp.iup.edu</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Testscoring Enhancements in Effect for Fall Semester</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=132124&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>An enhancement has recently been made to the Testscoring service offered by IT Services, offering greater security and convenience for those using the Testscoring service, the Student Picture Service, or the Banner Web Print service.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-08-23T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">An enhancement has recently been made to the Testscoring service offered by IT Services at the IT Support Center. This enhancement will offer greater security and convenience for those using the Testscoring service, the Student Picture Service, or the Banner Web Print service by storing all output from those services in the same location.</p>
<p>Please note the following important items related to this enhancement:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>If you are accessing exam results from an off-campus location using the browser link or a mapped drive, you must connect to the IUP Virtual Private Network (VPN) before you can access your folder.</em> For instructions on connecting to the VPN, see <a title="Virtual Private Network (VPN)" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=45777">Virtual Private Network (VPN)</a>.</li>
<li>If you mapped a drive to <code>\\exams.iup.edu\examresults$</code>, you will need to disconnect this drive and remap to <code>\\dispatch.iup.edu\dispatch$\USERNAME</code> (replacing your username). Mac users will connect to <code>smb://dispatch.iup.edu/dispatch$/USERNAME</code>. See <a title="How to Map the Standard IUP Network Drives" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=45991">How to Map the Standard IUP Network Drives</a> for instructions on mapping a drive.</li>
<li>The new Web address to access exam results using a web browser will be:<br /><br />
https://dispatch.iup.edu/USERNAME/Exams/<br /><br />
replacing USERNAME with your own username. If you have not used the Testscoring service, this URL will not exist.</li>
<li>Within your /Exams/ folder, the term folders will use standard Banner terms: 

<ul>
<li>201150 = Spring 2012</li>
<li>201210 = Summer 2012</li>
<li>201240 = Fall 2012</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If you submitted exams after January 1, 2012, those exams have been copied to the new location and can be found in the appropriate term folder.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information regarding the Testscoring service, see <a title="Test Scoring Service" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=22701">Test Scoring Service</a>. If you have questions about the Testscoring service, please contact the <a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Instructor Desire2Learn (D2L) Self-Directed Training</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=131802&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[IT Services is pleased to be able to provide Desire2Learn Instructor Self-Directed Training. The training contains over 100 video tutorials covering the most commonly used aspects of Desire2Learn.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-08-21T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is pleased to be able to provide Desire2Learn Instructor Self-Directed Training. Instructor Self-Directed Training contains over 100 video tutorials covering the most commonly used aspects of Desire2Learn. Each module is broken into a series of short video tutorials and other content that you can easily digest and use as reference materials.</p>
<p>Instructions on how to access the <a title="Desire2Learn (D2L) Instructor Self-Directed Training" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=131336">Desire2Learn (D2L) Instructor Self-Directed Training</a> can be found on the IT Support Center D2L website.</p>
<p>The benefits of utilizing the Self-Directed Training include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Video is an excellent way to teach a subject that has any degree of complexity.</li>
<li>Users can learn at their own pace as their schedule permits.</li>
<li>Convenience and the ability to train anywhere.</li>
<li>Set your own pace.</li>
<li>Stop and review as often as you want.</li>
<li>Eliminates travel time and related expenses.</li>
<li>An excellent option for contract, part-time, or "just joined" faculty.</li>
<li>Reaches geographically dispersed faculty.</li>
<li>Supports various learning styles.</li>
<li>Reduces anxiety about using a new product.</li>
<li>Video presents standardized information for every viewer, every time.</li>
</ul>
<p>We will continue to offer instructor-led workshops. For additional information please refer to the online <a title="Workshop and Training Schedule" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=48643">Workshop and Training Schedule</a>. <em>Self-Directed Training is recommended as a supplement to instructor-led training</em>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>More Info Regarding the August 10 SSL Certificate Change for IUP Wireless</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=131427&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Any windows clients that are configured to “not prompt” after the RADIUS authentication server update taking place August 10, 2012, will need to run through additional steps to reconnect to the wireless.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-08-09T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Any Windows clients that are configured to “not prompt” will need to run through the steps below to reconnect to the wireless.</p>
<h2>Windows 7</h2>
<ol>
<li>Click <strong>Start</strong>, <strong>Control Panel,</strong> <strong>Network and Internet</strong>, <strong>Network and Sharing Center</strong>, <strong>Manage Wireless Networks</strong></li>
<li>Right-click <strong>IUP</strong> and select <strong>Properties</strong></li>
<li>Select the <strong>Security</strong> tab</li>
<li>Click <strong>Settings</strong></li>
<li>Uncheck <strong>Do not prompt user to authorized new servers or trusted certification authorities</strong></li>
<li>Click <strong>OK</strong>, then <strong>OK</strong></li>
<li>Run <a title="iconnect.iup.edu" href="http://iconnect.iup.edu/">iconnect.iup.edu</a> and select <strong>IUP Wireless</strong></li>
</ol>
<h2>Windows XP</h2>
<ol>
<li>Click <strong>Start</strong>, <strong>Settings,</strong> then <strong>Network Connections</strong></li>
<li>Right-click <strong>Wireless Network Connection</strong> and select <strong>Properties</strong></li>
<li>Under <strong>Preferred Networks</strong>, select <strong>IUP</strong> and click <strong>Properties</strong></li>
<li>Select the <strong>Authentication</strong> tab and then click <strong>Properties</strong></li>
<li>Uncheck <strong>Do not prompt user to authorized new servers or trusted certification authorities</strong></li>
<li>Click <strong>OK</strong>, then <strong>OK</strong></li>
<li>Run <a title="iconnect.iup.edu" href="http://iconnect.iup.edu/">iconnect.iup.edu</a> and select <strong>IUP Wireless</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Non-Windows clients will likely accept the new certificate automatically.</p>
<p>Please direct all questions or issues to the IT Support Center via<a title="ihelp.iup.edu" href="http://ihelp.iup.edu/"> ihelp.iup.edu</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>SSL Certificate Change for IUP Wireless Connections Takes Effect August 10</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=131350&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>As part of scheduled maintenance to the IUP wireless network, IT Services will update the RADIUS authentication server with a new Certificate effective 7:00 a.m. on August 10, 2012.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-08-08T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction"><span class="introduction">As part of scheduled maintenance to the IUP wireless network, IT Services will update the RADIUS authentication server with a new Certificate effective 7:00 a.m. on August 10, 2012.</span></p>
<p><span class="introduction">The RADIUS authentication server is used by the university's wireless system to provide secure access to the IUP wireless network.</span></p>
<h2>Impact on Users</h2>
<ul>
<li>For all Windows operating systems, you will need to re-run iconnect.iup.edu to install and configure the wireless network and to accept the new certificate. See <a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=113307" title="How to Connect to the Wired and Wireless Network with iconnect.iup.edu">How to Connect to the Wired and Wireless Network with iconnect.iup.edu</a>.</li>
<li>For Mac operatings systems and mobile devices (tablets and smartphones), you will be prompted to accept the new certificate.</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827" title="IT Support Center">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Save Money with Smarter Printing Habits</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=130546&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to save money on printing costs with just a few clicks of your mouse.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-07-17T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Technology allows us to work more efficiently, be more productive, and communicate quickly. Did you also know that technology can help you save money?</p>
<p>Take a look at <a title="Save Money with Smarter Printing Habits" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=130535">Save Money with Smarter Printing Habits</a> to learn tips and tricks on how smarter printing can benefit your budget.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=129426&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Telecommunications Help Desk Calls Now Routed to IT Support Center</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=129426&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Campus telecommunications help desk support is now provided by the IT Support Center. Support service includes requests related to land line phones and IUP Cable TV service.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Deborah A. Klenotic</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-06-08T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Campus telecommunications help desk support is now provided by the IT Support Center. Support service includes requests related to land line phones and IUP Cable TV service.</p>
<p>Clients may request services by logging a ticket at <a href="https://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a>, by emailing <a href="mailto:it-support-center@iup.edu">it-support-center@iup.edu</a>, or by calling the IT Support Center at (724) 357-4000.</p>
<p>For a land line phone move, addition, or change, the following information is required:</p>
<ul>
<li>the building and room number where service is requested,</li>
<li>the client's contact information,</li>
<li>the date when work must be completed,</li>
<li>the cost center to be charged.</li>
</ul>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=125959&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Luminis Portal Demonstrations on April 5 and 6</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=125959&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Representatives from ellucian (the vendor that provides IUP’s Banner/URSA environment) will be on campus on Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, 2012, to demonstrate the potential of the Luminis portal that has been purchased by IUP.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Deborah A. Klenotic</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-03-29T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Representatives from ellucian (the vendor that provides IUP’s Banner/URSA environment) will be on campus on Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, 2012, to demonstrate the potential of the Luminis portal that has been purchased by IUP.</p>
<p>Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend either session. Each session will last between 60 and 90 minutes.</p>
<ul>
<li>Thursday, April 5<br />
3:30 p.m.<br />
Beard Auditorium <em><br />
Please note that the location has changed from Eberly to Beard Auditorium for this date only.</em><br /></li>
<li>Friday, April 6<br />
10:15 a.m.<br />
Eberly Auditorium</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are unable to attend on these dates, some other opportunities may become available as the implementation gets underway.</p>
<p>IUP expects to begin the implementation of Luminis during the second half of 2012, hoping to have some early production functionality in place around Spring Break of 2013. A formal launch is planned for the Fall 2013 semester.</p>
<p>We hope to see you at one of the Luminis portal demonstrations!</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Anti-Spam Service To Be Enabled on All E-Mail Accounts</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=125747&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>On March 29, 2012, IT Services will enable the Anti-Spam Service on all e-mail accounts. Previously, this service was a voluntary, or opt-in, service.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-03-26T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">On March 29, 2012, <a title="IT Services" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=865">IT Services</a> will enable the Anti-Spam Service on all e-mail accounts. Previously, this service was a voluntary, or opt-in, service.</p>
<p>Spam e-mails will be automatically flagged as spam in your Inbox, or, if you have a JunkMail folder, spam e-mail messages will be moved to this folder. See <a title="How to Create the JunkMail Folder" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=53873">How to Create the JunkMail Folder</a>. If you are currently utilizing the Anti-Spam Service, you will not see any changes.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=121728&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Faculty Alert: New Optical Test Scoring System Implemented by IT Support in January</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=121728&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center is offering faculty a new optical test scoring system: Remark, by Scantron.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Deborah A. Klenotic</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2012-01-10T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Beginning January 2012, the <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> is offering faculty a new optical test scoring system: Remark, by Scantron.</p>
<p>Remark was purchased on the recommendation of the Optical Test Scoring Action Team, formed from the <a title="ACPAC" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=15703">Academic Computing Policy Advisory Committee</a> and convened by Professor Nate McElroy of the Chemistry Department.</p>
<p>The action team also surveyed faculty regarding test scoring services, and feedback from the survey was instrumental in developing the options available in the new system.</p>
<p>Faculty members who plan to use Remark are strongly encouraged to visit <a title="Test Scoring Service" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=22701">Test Scoring Service</a> to learn more about the new system.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=118989&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>PennREN Coming to IUP</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=118989&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IUP has been selected as home to an important part of the PennREN network—a high-speed computer network for Pennsylvania designed to connect national networks with “last mile” regional and local networks.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-11-02T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The recent digging project near Stright Hall might have appeared fairly routine, but the results of this effort could make a huge positive impact on the university for a generation or more.</p>
<p>The smattering of backhoes and workers was the first obvious sign of IUP’s position on the “mainline” of the nation’s sixth-largest stimulus project. The $99.6-million federal stimulus grant awarded to the <a title="Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research (KINBER)" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=125058">Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research Network (KINBER)</a> in February 2010 is being used to create PennREN—a high-speed computer network for Pennsylvania designed to connect national networks with “last mile” regional and local networks. IUP has been selected as home to an important part of the network.</p>
<p>“IUP is proud to be the site of one of only 13 core nodes positioned along the 1,600 miles of fiber running through parts of 39 counties that comprise the PennREN infrastructure,” said IUP Chief Information Officer Bill Balint. “Not only will this high-speed network connectivity open the door to new levels of learning and research, but it also presents a truly unique collaboration that binds the likes of Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, Pitt, and the University of Pennsylvania to IUP and PASSHE as well as community colleges, small private institutions, and others as full partners.</p>
<p>“Early planning work is already bringing together information technology experts representing all of these segments for the first time. It opens the door to a new era in Pennsylvania with public and private higher education institutions working on a common project, with entities like K-12 education and health care involved as well.”</p>
<p>The PennREN fiber will literally run underneath a portion of the IUP campus, and that installation is currently underway. As a core node, IUP will house sophisticated and advanced technologies critical to the network’s viability and will serve as an “exit ramp” where other entities may eventually connect. IUP is the network’s only core node between State College and Pittsburgh.</p>
<p>“The key for IUP is the potential KINBER opens to our faculty and students via PennREN,” said Balint. “Some nearby states already have networks, and the disadvantage this creates would only grow over time as the volume and time-sensitive nature of data transmitted over the Internet continues its explosive growth. Most every discipline will likely rely on this level of connectivity for both learning and research.”</p>
<p>The completion of PennREN is slated for early 2013.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=117200&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Balint and Rodgers Present at Campus Technology Magazine Forum</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=117200&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IUP Technology Services Coordinator Tom Rodgers and Chief Information Officer Bill Balint were selected to present at the Campus Technology Magazine Forum 2011 on Sept. 27–29, 2011.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-10-04T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IUP Technology Services Coordinator Tom Rodgers and Chief Information Officer Bill Balint were selected to present at the Campus Technology Magazine Forum 2011 on September 27–29, 2011.</p>
<p>Subtitled “Sharing Solutions to Economic Challenges,” the forum featured faculty, higher education IT, and distance education leaders from fifteen states presenting, in addition to various higher education vendor representatives.</p>
<p>Balint presented on “IT Leadership and the Case for the InCommon Federation,” while Rodgers and Balint co-presented on “Building a Better IT Project and Support Model.”</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=114986&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Never Give Your Passwords to Anyone</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=114986&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[As a new academic year begins, you are reminded to never share your passwords with anyone. This includes your network password, your e-mail password, and your URSA pin number.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-08-25T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">As a new academic year begins, you are reminded to never share your passwords with anyone. This includes your network password, your e-mail password, and your URSA pin number.</p>
<p>Follow these tips to keep your passwords safe:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you receive an e-mail message asking for your username and password, <strong>do not respond!</strong> No one at IUP will ever ask for this information in an e-mail message.</li>
<li>Be suspicious of any message that asks you to update your profile by clicking on a link. Hover over the link to view the actual URL to verify that the destination is valid. If you aren't sure, don't click on it. Clicking on random links from e-mail messages could result in having your PC or laptop infected with malware, and some malware is designed to steal passwords.</li>
<li>Take advantage of the <a title="Anti-Spam Service" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=53853">Anti-Spam Service</a>. This will help in identifying messages that could be malicious in nature.</li>
</ul>
<p>You can also take some time to visit the <a title="Personal PC Security" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=21627">Personal PC Security</a> section of the <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> to learn more about staying safe on the Internet.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>IT Services Announces Ihelp to Report Technology Support Problems</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=114074&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services is pleased to announce ihelp, a new service for reporting technology support problems or other technology requests to the IT Support Center.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-08-11T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is pleased to announce <a href="http://ihelp.iup.edu/">ihelp</a>, a new service for reporting technology support problems or other technology requests to the IT Support Center.</p>
<p>This new service will allow users to enter support requests twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, while adding efficiency to the IT Support Center allowing calls to be routed to the most appropriate technical staff. In addition, users will be able to view the status of their requests entered into the system at anytime.</p>
<p>Faculty, staff, and students can access ihelp at <a title="http://ihelp.iup.edu" href="http://ihelp.iup.edu/">http://ihelp.iup.edu</a>, using their IUP network username and password to log in. After login, the user must enter a contact phone number, a brief subject, and a description of the problem. The user will also have the ability to attach a file if necessary. After the request is submitted, the user will receive a confirmation e-mail with a reference number of their call.</p>
<p>The IT Support Center would like to encourage <em>all</em> users to take advantage of this new service and only use the x4000 number for emergency support requests (production failures).</p>
<p>For more information, see <a title="Ihelp Service" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=114044">ihelp Service</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Desire2Learn Login Change</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=113713&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>An import change is coming that impacts the way that you login to Desire2Learn starting on Thursday, August 11, 2011.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-08-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">An import change is coming that impacts the way that you login to Desire2Learn.</p>
<p>Starting on Thursday, August 11, 2011, users will be able to login to Desire2Learn using their IUP username and network password.</p>
<p>This is the same login process used with Moodle, and is expected to reduce password issues related to Desire2Learn.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Two New Layouts for Web-based E-mail Access</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=113693&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services is pleased to announce two new layouts for Web-based e-mail access: imail Lite and imail Mobile. These new layouts provide an alternate method of accessing your IUP e-mail account.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-08-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is pleased to announce two new layouts for Web-based e-mail access: <a title="Imail Lite" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=113592">imail Lite</a> and <a title="Imail Mobile" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=113573">imail Mobile</a>. These new layouts provide an alternate method of accessing your IUP e-mail account.</p>
<p>For those who prefer the imail Legacy layout over imail, <a title="Imail Lite" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=113592">imail Lite</a> will be your layout of choice. It will also be helpful to those with slower Internet connections.</p>
<p>If you are using a tablet PC or other portable device such as a smartphone, try <a title="Imail Mobile" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=113573">imail Mobile</a>.</p>
<p>You’ll also be able to set your own default layout by making the selection within imail or imail Lite. By choosing <strong>“My Default”</strong> from the drop-down menu at imail.iup.edu, you’ll be selecting your default layout. On August 8, 2011, the default selection at imail.iup.edu will be changed to My Default, although you’ll still be able to choose imail, Lite, or Mobile from this menu.</p>
<p>Instructions for choosing your default layout can be found at <a title="How to Set Your Default Layout in Imail" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=113640">How to Set Your Default Layout in Imail</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  <title>Grieggs to Lead Panel Discussion at Pennsylvania Banner User Group Event</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=109975&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Paul Grieggs, coordinator of Technical Services, will lead a panel, “Public Clouds, Private Clouds, or No Clouds at All: Where Should Banner Live?” at the 2011 Pennsylvania Banner User Group (PABUG) Technology Days, June 2–3, at the Kovalchick Complex.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mrs. Elaine Smith</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-05-31T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Paul Grieggs, coordinator of Technical Services,  will lead a panel for “Public Clouds, Private Clouds, or No Clouds at All: Where Should Banner Live?” at the 2011 Pennsylvania Banner User Group (PABUG) Technology Days, June 2–3, at the <a title="Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=6383">Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex</a>.</p>
<p>PABUG Technology Days will feature information technology professionals from more than twenty organizations arriving for two days of sessions, discussions, and presentations.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/itsupportcenter/" title="IT Support Center">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=109974&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Montgomery to Give Presentation at Pennsylvania Banner User Group Event</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=109974&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[Jeff Montgomery, coordinator of Application Development, will present “Best Practices for Oracle Grid Control in a Banner Environment” at the 2011 Pennsylvania Banner User Group (PABUG) Technology Days, June 2–3, at the Kovalchick Complex.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mrs. Elaine Smith</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-05-31T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Jeff Montgomery, coordinator of Application Development, will present “Best Practices for Oracle Grid Control in a Banner Environment” at the 2011 Pennsylvania Banner User Group (PABUG) Technology Days, June 2–3, at the <a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=6383" title="Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex">Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex</a>.</p>
<p>PABUG Technology Days will feature information technology professionals from more than twenty organizations arriving for two days of sessions, discussions, and presentations.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/itsupportcenter/">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=109973&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Kovalchick Complex to Be Site for Pennsylvania Banner User Group Event</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=109973&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[The Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex will serve as the host site for the first Pennsylvania Banner User Group (PABUG) event conducted in the western portion of the state in the eleven-year history of the association.]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mrs. Elaine Smith</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-05-31T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The <a title="Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=6383">Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex</a> will serve as the host site for the first Pennsylvania Banner User Group (PABUG) event conducted in the western portion of the state in the eleven-year history of the association.</p>
<p>The 2011 PABUG Technology Days will be conducted June 2–3, with information technology professionals from more than twenty organizations arriving for two days of sessions, discussions, and presentations. Sungard Higher Education and Oracle are sponsoring the event along with IUP.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/itsupportcenter/">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=108891&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IT Support Center Hours Extended for Final Exam Processing</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=108891&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center will have extended hours for final exam pick-up and drop-off.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-04-29T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> will have extended hours for final exam pick-up and drop-off:</p>
<h2>Tuesday, May 3, through Friday, May 6</h2>
<p>7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.</p>
<h2>Saturday, May 7</h2>
<p>10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=107910&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Grieggs Presents on Cloud Computing</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=107910&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services Coordinator Paul Grieggs had an article, “Shifting Skill Sets: Cloud Computing Deployments Require a Different Sort of IT Expertise in Academia,” featured in the April 2011 e-newsletter from <em>EdTech Magazine.</em></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mrs. Elaine Smith</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-04-07T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services Coordinator Paul Grieggs’s strategy for leading the IT Services staff into the cloud-computing era is featured in the April 2011 e-newsletter from <em>EdTech Magazine</em> in an article titled “Shifting Skill Sets: Cloud Computing Deployments Require a Different Sort of IT Expertise in Academia.”</p>
<p>Grieggs and Bill Balint, chief information officer, copresented at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Educause Conference and the 2010 Business Intelligence and Technology Summit on “Best Practices for Cloud Computing in Higher Education: Public Clouds, Private Clouds, or No Clouds at All.”</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=105380&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Desire2Learn Workshops to Begin in March</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=105380&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IT Services is pleased to announce the schedule for “Introduction to Desire2Learn” workshops for March and April 2011.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Dr. Michael J. Powers mpowers</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-02-18T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IT Services is pleased to announce the schedule for “Introduction to Desire2Learn” workshops for March and April 2011.</p>
<p>To view the schedule of workshop offerings, simply visit the <a title="Workshop and Training Schedule" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=48643">Workshop and Training Schedule</a> webpage.</p>
<p>Please select the register link next to the date/time of interest to you and complete the registration form. We will send you a confirmation for your registration choice.</p>
<p>Remember, we also offer walk-in and by-appointment consulting at the <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> in Delaney Hall. Please do not hesitate to contact us to make an appointment. We can be reached through the IT Support Center via phone at 724-357-4000 or via e-mail at <a href="mailto:iup-support-center@iup.edu">iup-support-center@iup.edu</a>.</p>
<p>A summary of Instructional Technology Services can be viewed at our <a title="Summary of Instructional Technology Services" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=97369">Summary of Instructional Technology Services</a> webpage.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=105082&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Balint to Speak at InCommon Workshops</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=105082&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IUP chief information officer Bill Balint has been invited to speak at the “Getting Started with InCommon” workshops on February 15 and 16, 2011, at Johnson &amp; Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2011-02-11T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IUP chief information officer Bill Balint has been invited to speak at the “Getting Started with InCommon” workshops on February 15 and 16, 2011, at Johnson &amp; Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.</p>
<p>InCommon Federation senior experts from Brown University, Indiana University, and Internet2 round out the four-person team.</p>
<p>The workshops will be attended by information technology leaders representing five states from a number of New England’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, health care, and public IT. The workshops are intended to acquaint attendees with the emerging federated identity management concept and how it can create more seamless and secure access by users needing to integrate a variety of “cloud-based” and locally-hosted applications.</p>
<p>IUP joins Carnegie Mellon, Lafayette, Penn State, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Pittsburgh as Pennsylvania’s six InCommon Federation members.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=102204&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Balint and Montgomery to Present at Pa. Banner User Group</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=102204&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>IUP Technology Services Coordinator Jeff Montgomery and Chief Information Officer Bill Balint will present at the 2010 Pennsylvania Banner User Group Conference in Grantville on November 22, 2010.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-11-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">IUP <a title="IT Services" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=865">Technology Services</a> Coordinator Jeff Montgomery and Chief Information Officer Bill Balint have been selected to present at the 2010 Pennsylvania Banner User Group Conference (PABUG) in Grantville on November 22, 2010.</p>
<p>Balint will present on “4+3 = ONE: The PASSHE Banner Project and the Case for Collaboration,” while Montgomery will present on “IT and Enrollment Management—Getting ‘FUNCy’ with EM.”</p>
<p>Balint and Montgomery are both former PABUG presidents, as IUP was the first institution with multiple organization leaders.</p>
<p>In its eleventh year, PABUG oversees one of the nation’s largest customer-run Banner User Group conferences. IUP was among the founding members in 1999.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=99826&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Instructional Technology Updates</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=99826&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Instructional and Research Technologies is pleased to announce that a number of enhancements have either been completed or are underway. Faculty are encouraged to review the details.<br /></p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-09-02T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Instructional and Research Technologies is pleased to announce that a number of enhancements have either been completed or are underway.  </p>
<p>Faculty are encouraged to review details at <a title="Instructional Technology Updates" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=99822">Instructional Technology Updates</a>.</p>
<p>Feel free to contact the <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> with questions or concerns.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=97764&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IT Support Center on Facebook</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=97764&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Check out the IT Support Center page on Facebook for the latest news and tips about technology at IUP.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-08-16T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/itsupportcenter">IT Support Center page on Facebook</a> for the latest news and tips about technology at IUP!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/itsupportcenter"><img title="IT Support Center page on Facebook" height="44" alt="IT Support Center page on Facebook" https://www.iup.edu:443/uploadedImages/Units/I/IT_Support/News/findusonfb.gif width="144" border="0" /></a></p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IUP’s IT Supprt Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=94336&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>New I-Mail Interface Available</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=94336&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>A new IUP I-Mail interface is now available for use by all university constituents. Beginning on May 12, 2010, the default drop-down option will change to the new I-Mail interface. On July 15, 2010, the Legacy I-Mail interface will no longer be available.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Todd D. Cunningham tcunning</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-05-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">A new IUP <a href="https://imail.iup.edu/">I-Mail</a> interface is now available.</p>
<p>IT Services is pleased to announce that the new I-Mail interface will be available beginning on Thursday as an option to the current ‘blue-and-yellow I-Mail’.  The new interface provides a more modern look-and-feel and has been endorsed by ACPAC (IUP’s faculty IT committee) for immediate release.</p>
<p>The current interface will remain the default for the first week so end-of-term will not be disrupted.</p>
<p>For those interested in accessing the new I-Mail interface now, select "I-Mail" on the drop-down box being placed on the log-in page.  Users can revert to the current interface at any time by logging out and logging back in.</p>
<p>In addition to this change, please note the web address change to the new I-mail login page https://imail.iup.edu.  This will provide the IUP community a more secure web-based e-mail environment.</p>
<p>Additional information on the new I-mail interface can be found at <a title="E-mail at IUP" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=23401">E-mail at IUP</a>. </p>
<p><strong>New I-Mail interface calendar of events:</strong></p>
<p>May 6 – New interface available, but current ‘blue-and-yellow I-Mail’ remains the default.<br />
May 13 – New interface becomes the default, current ‘blue-and-yellow I-Mail’ remains as an option by selecting ‘legacy’ on the username/password page.<br />
July 6 (start of summer 2) – ‘Blue-and-yellow I-Mail’ is retired.<br /></p>
<p></p>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=94229&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Grieggs, Balint Present on Cloud Computing at Business Intelligence and Technology Summit</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=94229&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Paul Grieggs, IUP’s coordinator of Technical Services, and Bill Balint, chief information officer, will present on “Cloud Computing” at the Business Intelligence and Technology Summit (BiTS), hosted by Edinboro University on May 12, 2010.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-05-04T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Paul Grieggs, IUP’s coordinator of Technical Services, and Bill Balint, chief information officer, will present on “Cloud Computing” at the Business Intelligence and Technology Summit (BiTS), hosted by Edinboro University on May 12, 2010.</p>
<p>Now in its seventh year, BiTS is presented by the Technology Council of Northwest Pennsylvania and attracts information technology professionals from throughout the state, as well as from New York and Ohio.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=93947&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IT Support Center Extends Hours for Spring 2010 Final Exam Processing</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=93947&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center will extend its hours for final exam processing according to this schedule.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-04-27T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">The <a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a> will extend its hours for final exam processing according to the schedule below:</p>
<h2>Tuesday, May 4–Friday, May 7, 2010</h2>
<p>7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.</p>
<h2>Saturday, May 8, 2010</h2>
<p>10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=92386&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IUP to Continue with Moodle as Fully Supported Learning Management System</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=92386&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Although PASSHE recently announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with Desire2Learn to replace Blackboard and e-College as the lone commercial PASSHE Learning Management System provider, IUP will continue to transition and maintain Moodle as its fully supported LMS.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Dr. Michael J. Powers mpowers</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-03-29T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Although PASSHE recently announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with Desire2Learn (D2L) to replace Blackboard and e-College as the lone commercial PASSHE Learning Management System (LMS) provider beginning July 1, 2010, IUP will continue to transition and maintain Moodle as its fully supported LMS.</p>
<p>A Desire2Learn and Moodle FAQ was published to explain the impact of the PASSHE decision on IUP. However, there seems to be some confusion among university constituents.</p>
<p>To attempt to address the possible confusion, below are the facts that were also shared at the February 23, 2010, <a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=3769" title="Senate">University Senate</a> meeting by Provost Intemann:</p>
<ul>
<li>IUP’s Moodle implementation is nearly complete. IUP faculty members have shown outstanding support and cooperation with the move from WebCT. The Spring 2010 semester will represent the final semester for WebCT. The only exception will be Summer pre-session courses that conclude prior to May 31, 2010. WebCT will be generally inaccessible after June 8 and will be completely unavailable on June 29.</li>
<li>IUP will be adding Desire2Learn as a commercial LMS provider at some point in the future. However, Moodle will remain a fully supported open-source LMS at IUP.</li>
<li>IUP must move slowly in exploring Desire2Learn for a number of reasons. IUP support personnel are currently supporting both WebCT and Moodle and have committed to exploring Moodle enhancements during the first few months after WebCT is retired. There are a number of integration and migration issues that will take time after Moodle enhancements are completed that must be resolved before Desire2Learn would work with IUP’s environment at a level similar to WebCT and Moodle.</li>
<li>If a faculty member absolutely believes he or she must use Desire2Learn and cannot use Moodle, <a href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827" title="IT Support Center">IT Support</a> staff will provide very limited support until such time that Desire2Learn has support and integration at a production level.</li>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=91075&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Important URSA Changes Effective March 16, 2010</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=91075&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Beginning March 16, 2010, IUP will implement several changes related to passwords, improving password practices for all IUP computing accounts.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2010-02-26T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Beginning March 16, 2010, IUP will implement several changes related to passwords, improving password practices for all IUP computing accounts.</p>
<h2>URSA Changes</h2>
<p>Upon your first login to URSA on or after March 16, 2010, you will be asked to select two security questions and then provide answers to those questions. This will enhance the security associated with the “Forgot Pin?” option. You will also be required to change your PIN at this time. Your new PIN must be between eight (8) and fifteen (15) characters and may contain both numbers and letters.</p>
<h2>Enhanced Password Reset Function in URSA</h2>
<p>Students will be able to use a revised URSA option to change—not just reset—both e-mail and network passwords in one simple step.</p>
<p>For more information, see <a title="URSA Changes Effective March 16, 2010" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=91071">URSA Changes Effective March 16, 2010</a>.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=87299&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Winter Term 2009 IT Support Hours</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=87299&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Support hours for the IT Support Center for the winter term (December 28, 2009–January 15, 2010).</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-11-05T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center will offer support during the winter term according to the schedule below:</p>
<p></p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id0_0" scope="col"><span class="sub_head">Date</span> </th>
<th id="tbl862id0_1" scope="col"><span class="sub_head"><a title="Online" href="#online">Online</a></span></th>
<th id="tbl862id0_2" scope="col"><span class="sub_head"><a title="Phone" href="#phone">Phone</a></span></th>
<th id="tbl862id0_3" scope="col"><span class="sub_head"><a title="E-mail" href="#email">E-mail</a></span></th>
<th id="tbl862id0_4" scope="col"><span class="sub_head"><a title="Walk-in" href="#walkin">Walk-in</a></span></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id1_0" scope="row">12/27/2009</th>
<td headers="tbl862id1_0 tbl862id0_1">5:30–11:00 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id1_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id1_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id1_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id2_0" scope="row">12/28/2009</th>
<td headers="tbl862id2_0 tbl862id0_1">8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id2_0 tbl862id0_2">8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id2_0 tbl862id0_3">8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id2_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id3_0" scope="row">12/29/2009</th>
<td headers="tbl862id3_0 tbl862id0_1">8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id3_0 tbl862id0_2">8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id3_0 tbl862id0_3">8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id3_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id4_0" scope="row">12/30/2009</th>
<td headers="tbl862id4_0 tbl862id0_1">8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id4_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id4_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id4_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id5_0" scope="row">12/31/2009</th>
<td headers="tbl862id5_0 tbl862id0_1">8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id5_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id5_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id5_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id6_0" scope="row">1/1/2010</th>
<td headers="tbl862id6_0 tbl862id0_1">8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id6_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id6_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id6_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id7_0" scope="row">1/2/2010</th>
<td headers="tbl862id7_0 tbl862id0_1">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id7_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id7_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id7_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id8_0" scope="row">1/3/2010</th>
<td headers="tbl862id8_0 tbl862id0_1">5:30–11:00 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id8_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id8_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id8_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id9_0" scope="row">1/4/2010</th>
<td headers="tbl862id9_0 tbl862id0_1">5:30–11:00 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id9_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id9_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id9_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id10_0" scope="row" colspan="5"><p><span class="sub_head">Support hours from 1/4/2010 through 1/15/2010 will be our<br />
normal semester break hours, including the on-line form.</span></p>
<p><span class="sub_head">Hours of operation can be found at</span> <a title="About IT Support" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=839"><span class="sub_head">About IT Support</span></a>.</p>
</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id11_0" scope="row">1/17/2010</th>
<td headers="tbl862id11_0 tbl862id0_1">5:30–11:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id11_0 tbl862id0_2">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id11_0 tbl862id0_3">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id11_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl862id12_0" scope="row">1/18/2010</th>
<td headers="tbl862id12_0 tbl862id0_1">Closed</td>
<td headers="tbl862id12_0 tbl862id0_2">8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id12_0 tbl862id0_3">8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.</td>
<td headers="tbl862id12_0 tbl862id0_4">Closed</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="sub_head">Service levels</span> </p>
<p></p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th id="tbl143id0_0" scope="row"><span class="sub_head"><a class="bookmark" id="online" title="online" name="online"></a>Online</span> </th>
<td headers="tbl143id0_0"><a title="Report an On-Line Learning Problem" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=ekfrm&amp;ItemID=23601">Access to technical support for on-line instruction</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl143id1_0" scope="row"><span class="sub_head"><a class="bookmark" id="phone" title="phone" name="phone"></a>Phone</span> </th>
<td headers="tbl143id1_0">Access to technical support via phone using the IT Support Center phone number at 724-357-4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl143id2_0" scope="row"><span class="sub_head"><a class="bookmark" id="email" title="email" name="email"></a>E-mail</span></th>
<td headers="tbl143id2_0">Access to technical support via e-mail using the IT Support Center e-mail address: <a href="mailto:IT-Support-Center@iup.edu">IT-Support-Center@iup.edu</a> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th id="tbl143id3_0" scope="row"><span class="sub_head"><a class="bookmark" id="walkin" title="walkin" name="walkin"></a>Walk-in</span> </th>
<td headers="tbl143id3_0">Access to technical support in person at the IT Support Center at Suite G35 Delaney Hall (950 Grant Street)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=86913&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Oracle Corporation Recognizes IUP for Excellence Achieved</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=86913&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Oracle Corporation, the world’s largest business software company, recently recognized IUP for excellence achieved in the usage of the Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) product suite. IUP utilizes OEM to help administer its Banner environment and several related applications.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-10-29T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Oracle Corporation, the world’s largest business software company, recently recognized IUP for excellence achieved in the usage of the Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) product suite. IUP utilizes OEM to help administer its Banner environment and several related applications.</p>
<p>IUP was one of three individual universities included in the Oracle Open World Enterprise Manager Appreciation Event, joining Stanford University and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Several major corporations were recognized with IUP. These included General Electric, Comcast, and Nokia, as well as major information technology vendors like Dell, Intel, and Sun Microsystems.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=86037&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Moodle Faculty Showcase on November 10</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=86037&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the inaugural Moodle Faculty Showcase on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center. This event will highlight the creative usage of Moodle by Drs. Karen Cercone and Dennis Giever.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mr. Bruce V. Dries</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-10-13T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the inaugural <a title="Moodle Faculty Showcase" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=85726">Moodle Faculty Showcase</a> on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center. This event will highlight the creative usage of Moodle by Drs. Karen Cercone and Dennis Giever.</p>
<p>Please be sure to register for this showcase from the <a title="Moodle Faculty Showcase" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=85726">Moodle Faculty Showcase</a> website.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=85947&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>SunGard Higher Education to Demonstrate Product Offerings at IUP</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=85947&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>SunGard Higher Education—the supplier of IUP’s Banner/URSA computing system—will be at the Crimson Events Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to demonstrate product offerings not currently utilized by IUP.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-10-12T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">SunGard Higher Education—the supplier of IUP’s Banner/URSA computing system—will be at the Crimson Events Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to demonstrate product offerings not currently utilized by IUP.</p>
<p>Members of the IUP community are welcome to attend, and feedback will be appreciated.</p>
<p>See <a title="Sunguard Higher Education Demonstrations" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=85944">SunGard Higher Education Demonstrations</a> for more information.</p>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=85940&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=85940&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, sponsored by the United States Department of Homeland Security. The theme for 2009 is “Our Shared Responsibility.”</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Mrs. Elaine Smith</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-10-12T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, sponsored by the United States Department of Homeland Security.</p>
<p>The theme for 2009 is “Our Shared Responsibility.”</p>
<p>Visit the links below to keep yourself and your family safe at home, at work, and at school.</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="National Cyber Security Awareness Month Resources" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=85521">National Cyber Security Awareness Month Resources</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1158611596104.shtm">Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity Awareness Month</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam">Stay Safe Online</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/protect/promotions/us/cybersecurity.aspx">Stay safer on line for National Cyber Security Month</a></li>
</ul>
<p><a title="IT Support Center" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=827">IT Support Center</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=82391&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Fast and Easy Configuration Option for the IUP Wireless Network</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=82391&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>A new utility is available to configure the IUP wireless network.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-08-14T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center is pleased to announce the <a title="Fast and Easy Configuration for the IUP Wireless Network" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=82388">Fast and Easy Configuration for the IUP Wireless Network</a>.  With this new utility, students can configure the IUP wireless network without assistance!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=80043&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>McAfee VirusScan 64-bit version now available for download</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=80043&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center is please to provide the 64-bit version of McAfee VirusScan for download from its website. </p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-07-13T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The IT Support Center is pleased to provide the 64-bit version of McAfee VirusScan for download from its website.  Previously, users were able to obtain a copy by requesting the IT Support Center's Cleanup CD.  See <a title="Download McAfee VirusScan" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=40471">Download McAfee VirusScan</a> to get the 64-bit version.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=72511&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>IUP to Implement Block of P2P Traffic after Commencement</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=72511&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Due to security and privacy considerations, IUP will implement technical<br />
blocks to prevent IUP network attached computers from participating in<br />
P2P networks beginning May 4, 2009.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Ms. Joanne G. Kuta Kuta</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-04-16T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to security and privacy considerations, IUP will implement technical blocks to prevent IUP network attached computers from participating in peer-to-peer (P2P) networks.  Programs such as KaZaA, LimeWire and BitTorrent will be actively blocked at IUP's Internet gateways.</p>
<p>In addition to standard malware such as virus infected programs, spyware and adware, P2P programs are increasingly being used as a conduit for identity thieves to steal personal information.  See the <a title="Dangers of File-Sharing Networks" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=69375">Dangers of File-Sharing Networks</a> for more information. </p>
<p>The technical blocks will be implemented on May 4, 2009.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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 <item rdf:about="/newsItem.aspx?id=69443&amp;blogid=589">
  <title>Have You Moodled Yet?</title>
  <link>http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=69443&amp;blogid=589&amp;utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=news</link>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn more about Moodle, the proposed course management model.</p>]]></description>
  <dc:creator>Dr. Michael J. Powers mpowers</dc:creator>
  <dc:date>2009-03-17T14:54:00Z</dc:date>
  <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="introduction">Watch the <a title="Moodle" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=68819">Moodle site</a> as the IUP Learning Management System Transition Team (ACPAC Online Learning Subcommittee, Office of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, and IT Services) continues to explore methods to improve and automate course management and organization within Moodle.</p>
<p>A <a title="Proposed Moodle Course Mgmt Model" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/uploadedFiles/Units/I/IT_Support/Content_Repository/Academic_Services/Moodle/ProposedMoodleCourseMgmtModel.swf">detailed narration on the proposed model</a> is now available with more to follow. Check the <a title="Moodle" href="https://www.iup.edu:443/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&amp;ItemID=68819">Moodle site</a> often for information related to the transition from WebCT to Moodle.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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