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| Putting Plans into Action: The UH Strategic Plan for Information Technology and the ITS 2001-2 Action Plan by David Lassner |
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The Director of Information Technology Services at the University
of Hawaii shares the ITS internal work plan for the 2001-2 academic
year in a format mapped against the Strategic Plan for IT.
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| UH Wireless Network Initial Rollout Begins at Manoa by ITS Wireless Technical and Support Team |
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Sit under a tree and read your e-mail. Browse the Web while
having lunch at Paradise Palms. The UH Wireless Network provides
a convenient way for you to access e-mail and the Web from
selected locations on the Manoa campus, without wires. Wireless
access points have been initially installed at Manoa for
coverage in Paradise Palms and along McCarthy Mall. For the
latest coverage maps and roaming zones, FAQs, and
other information, see the UHM Wireless Network homepage at:
www.hawaii.edu/wireless.
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| UH Assumes Management of Maui High Performance Computing Center by David Lassner |
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UH has assumed management responsibility for the Maui High
Performance Computing Center (MHPCC), one of the world's largest
supercomputing facilities. UH operates MHPCC for the Air Force
Research Lab under a new contract that may run for up to 10
years with an estimated value of $181 million.
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| Secure your Web Transactions with VeriSign Server ID by Naomi Okinaga |
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Does your departmental Web server handle transactions involving
confidential or sensitive information? You can assure your
customers that their personal information is being passed over a
secure encrypted connection by implementing a VeriSign Server ID
on your departmental server. 128-bit VeriSign SSL Global Server
IDs (also called digital certificates) for departmental servers
can be purchased at a reduced price through the ITS Site License
Office.
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| Make Your Web Page "Findable" by Ward Takamiya |
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If you feel that people can't find your Web page when doing a
search from UHINFO (or from the major search engines like Alta
Vista, Yahoo!, or Google) then maybe it's time to do something
about it. Consider a few of the things you can do with your
document to bring it up in the rankings and make it more
findable by others.
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| Copyright Infringement on the Web by Ward Takamiya |
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Thinking of spicing up your Web page with a Dilbert cartoon or
an audio clip of your favorite rock group? In our modern-day
cut-and-paste world of personal computing, it is increasingly
important to be aware of copyright laws in order to avoid
violations and the risk of being sued. Copyright laws are
extremely complex but with some prudence and a few
basic principles explained, you should have enough of an
understanding to
protect yourself--and the UH--from possible legal battles.
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| Keller Hall's New Groove by Darrel Enoki |
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The lobby area of Keller Hall at UH Mänoa has a new look along
with new services. Follow the bright and visible signs to the
ITS Help Desk or System Operations services. Walk up to one of
the many G3 iMacs for short-term/express access to e-mail and
the Internet. Bring your laptop and "plug in" to the Internet
from one of the laptop stations, or if you have wireless access,
find a comfortable seat in the lobby to do your work.
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| Digital Media Center: Multimedia and Instructional Technology Support for the Campus Community by Jon Nakasone |
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Are you looking for new ways to incorporate technology and
multimedia into your curricula or projects? Visit the Digital
Media Center (DMC) located in Kuykendall 105 on the UH Mänoa
campus. UH faculty and staff are welcome to use this multimedia
facility to scan images, edit audio or videotapes, burn CDs, or
take a quick peek at your e-mail while away from your office.
Consultations can also be arranged for guidance on creating a
Web site, putting your course online, or other projects. The
DMC has the equipment and software you need, plus a helpful
staff to get you started.
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| Video Server Expands Cable Programming Capabilities by Royd Liu |
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As an increasing number of students discover the benefits of
learning "at a distance", the need for cable course programming
continues to grow. ITS is able to meet this growing need thanks
to a new piece of hardware called a video server. Designed and
programmed by ITS staff, the recently installed video server
allows for 24x7 continuous programming of cable courses and
community programming. With the video server, ITS is
able to provide support and access to programs, allowing
students greater options while pursuing their educational
endeavors.
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| Respondus 1.1 Assessment Tool Licensed for UH Faculty and Staff by Linda McConnell |
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Instructors now have a fast and easy way to develop WebCT
quizzes and surveys offline. ITS has recently purchased a
license for Respondus 1.1 for the University of Hawai. This
PC-based software provides a user-friendly interface to develop
quizzes from scratch, import quiz text files, and upload or
download to and from WebCT with just a few clicks of your mouse.
Respondus can also retrieve student data such as grade reports
and summary statistics for archiving and printing. UH
faculty and staff with a valid ITS username and password may
download Respondus from www.hawaii.edu/talent/respondus.html.
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| Adobe Acrobat 5.0 Offers Improved Accessibility for Screen Readers by Jon Nakasone |
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There is good news for people with visual disabilities who use
screen readers to access information on the Web. In the past,
it has been difficult or impossible to access files stored in
the popular Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Acrobat
5.0 now has features that make PDF files more accessible to
screen readers. The new version works with Microsoft Office 2000
for Windows and captures information about the document in a
tagged Adobe PDF file.
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| P-Card Makes Purchasing Easy by Jaime Yago |
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Does it sometimes take "forever" for small purchases to arrive
at your office? Then it's time for your department to get a
Purchasing Card (P-Card). The P-Card is a credit card with
built-in spending limits and accounting features that offers an
alternative to existing procurement methods. Authorized staff
in your department can charge small purchases to the P-Card and
if available, the item can be picked up on the spot. Paperwork
and processing are drastically reduced, saving both time and
money for the University.
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| Human Resources Data Warehouse by Vernon Ching |
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The Human Resources Data Warehouse is an extensive database
which contains personnel information on employees across the UH
system. With appropriate authorization and an easy to use
software package called Brio Query, you can access personnel
information from your desktop PC. Generate the reports you need
in seconds! Contact Vernon Ching or Tom Shibuya of ITS at
956-8155 for information on installation, training, and cost.
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