IS.Communication - November 2006 
A message from the Vice President Collaboration, Interdependence, and Integration Details
Similar to previous issues of I.S. Communications, there are several themes that underlie the spate of status reports and project updates below. For me, the themes of this issue are collaboration, interdependence, and integration. For virtually every project, the newsletter represents the final stage of an announcement to our community. But what may not always be apparent is the collaboration across departments within the Information Services Division or across other divisional units of the university that was critical to bring the project to fruition. Behind the scenes we continue to receive invaluable input from faculty, staff, and students and each level of the planning process.
James Estrada
Vice President for Information Services &
University Librarian
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING
University College and Grad Admissions to pilot online applications Details
Online applications and registrations will now be available to nontraditional students which include matriculating, non-degree and noncredit students.
Degree evaluation project launched Details
This groundbreaking project has been launched with the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions to assist faculty and administrators in evaluating and auditing the progress of student course work toward completing degree requirements.
TouchNet/e-Bill advanced Details
The University Bursar has completed the second phase of the implementation of TouchNet.
Banner 7 project completed Details
Administrative Computing has successfully completed the implementation of the Banner 7.x upgrade.
Student Evaluation system for School of Engineering Details
We have completed the second phase of prototype development for bringing the School of Engineering students evaluation information into Banner via faculty inputs through StagWeb.
Banner 7 training continues Details
Watch for new training sessions posted on Today at Fairfield.
Book Now online service Details
Book Now is an exciting new feature that allows students to purchase their books online via StagWeb.
Phase I of CollegeNet R25 implemented Details
Events management software continues to evolve to deliver new features.
COMPUTING & NETWORK SERVICES
iTunes University
Details
Apple Computer invites Fairfield University to participate in a new educational venture: iTunes University.
Wireless network access to expand Details
Plans are underway to provide wireless network access from the student residence areas on campus.
Jesuit community Web site developed Details
A new Web site has been developed for the tracking of the residents housing, parish commitments, dining arrangements, guests and other information.
Peer tutoring goes live Details
A database has been developed for the University's Peer Tutoring program to streamline the process of pairing and tracking both student tutors and tutees.
CNS301 and BNW137 “Smart” classrooms ready for use Details
During the summer months, C&NS, in concert with the Media Center, completely renovated Canisius 301 and created a new “Smart” classroom.
Bradford Campus manager operating on campus Details
In time to benefit returning students, C&NS installed, tested and placed in service a new computer registration system for student computers.
MEDIA CENTER
Fairfield uplink/production truck used by national television networks Details
Fairfield University’s new mobile television production and uplink truck has been used to deliver live news feeds and election debates to networks CNN, Fox News and C-Span as well as to the Larry King Live show.
SON becoming a “high tech” school Details
The Media Center’s Academic Media Equipment Services (AMES) group has been working with Computing and Network Services to complete the School of Nursing’s total move to "high tech."
More high tech rooms added Details
Two more general classrooms, CNS301 and BNW 137, have been upgraded to "high tech" rooms.
Pitch and Produce fellowship awarded to senior Pat Ginnety Details
Pitch and Produce is a fellowship designed to provide a talented student with a unique opportunity to have their original narrative or documentary video project produced professionally.
Voices of Others series to be circulated to other Universities Details
Voices of Others is a video series that embraces diversity and fosters multiple ways of thinking, seeing and experiencing the world.
Ignatian-inspired programming being developed Details
The Media Center is working with University departments to produce programming about St. Ignatius Loyola and what it means to be "Jesuit."
Meet the Professor segments target current and prospective students Details
More 3-minute video segments have been recorded with professors talking about their courses. The segments are used by the Registrar's office as well as Admissions.
DIMENNA-NYSELIUS LIBRARY
Journals Review Project Report Details
As a result of the Journal Review project that enlisted the assistance of all academic departments, 144 titles were dropped from our renewals with subscription agent EBSCO, saving a total of $33,477.
Welcome Class of 2010 Details
The Library held a Kick-Off (aka Open House) event in collaboration with the Dean of Freshmen and the Director of New Students to acquaint new students with library services in a fun, interesting way.
Library instruction room upgraded Details
Thirty new computers were configured and installed in the Library's popular Instruction Lab 114.
Media Center productions available Details
The Cataloging Department continues to catalog University productions recorded by the Media Center (http://sirsi.fairfield.edu/).
New personnel join the Library Details
Leslie Porter, Curtis Ferree, and Devin Hagan join the Library.
Leisure reading collection debut Details
A new popular reading collection is under development with a core collection of 400 titles and 20 new titles added monthly.
Digitization of archival materials underway Details
A new client terminal, multi-format scanner, and state-of-the-art server were installed for the Library's soon-to-be launched digital collections project.
Enhanced document delivery service added Details
To enhance the Library's already successful online document delivery service at http://docs.fairfield.edu, a new server was ordered, installed, and is presently being configured for a more premium document delivery service.
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