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Profiles in Technology – Colleen McCormick: Giving Context to Tech
Becoming the trusted source of technology at the University of Michigan takes time, effort, and skill. Human beings are the center of that, with Colleen McCormick bridging the gap between customers and Information and Technology Services. Since 2010, Colleen has helped countless people as a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) for ITS. “When I looked at this job, I… Read More »
Profiles in Technology – Matthew New
Matthew New always wanted to work at U-M, and after eight years as an IT manager in the private sector, he started a desktop support role in a small department in the College of Engineering (CoE). Almost 18 years later, Matthew has advanced through a variety of IT roles and recently became the Associate Director of Departmental IT… Read More »
A new seat at the table: U-M business expert finds AI essential to collective thinking
EXPERT Q&A How do we solve complex global problems when our traditional models can’t keep up with reality? In their latest work, Scott Page, professor of management and operations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and Jacob Taylor of the Brookings Institution, argue artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool to be used after a meeting—it is a… Read More »
Profile in Technology – Janel Ilar: From Classroom to Career
Janel Ilar recaps her journey from summer intern to full-time staff member.
Profile in Technology – Izi Roussel: From Chemistry Labs to Code and a Few Spells in Between
Meet Izi Roussel, education systems manager for the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Michigan Medicine. He’s a life-long learner, chemist, programmer, and fantasy writer.
Intern Profile in Technology: Tejas Dumpeta
We sat down with Tejas Dumpeta, Network Software Developer intern for the ITS Network Infrastructure team, to chat about his experience with the ITS Internship Program and learn a bit more about him.
Profiles in Technology: Bryan Wilkerson
Meet Bryan Wilkerson, an ITS solutions architect who’s completed his bucket list.
Profiles in Technology: JD Jordan
Meet JD Jordan, desktop support manager for the Executive IT team and security unit liaison (SUL).
LSA Technology Services staff win major collegewide awards
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) celebrated its annual Staff Achievement Awards, spotlighting the exceptional contributions of its staff. This year, LSA Technology Services stood out by winning two of the four collegewide awards, reinforcing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as outstanding leadership. Sanam Aldag Wins Robin Sarris Outstanding Supervisor Award… Read More »
Building Inclusive Digital Environments for Research
Research is how we learn, but our findings depend upon robust data, derived from the populations we seek to serve. As teams build digital environments for research, effort must be put into ensuring that those environments support the populations of study. When constructing digital environments for research, teams must think broadly about the full research experience to include emails or SMS sent, websites, webapps or native apps provided, and any devices included or issued. In addition, it cannot be stressed enough: the work in creating these environments is never done!
Black History Month 2024: An artist and writer examine surveillance
Black History Month pays “tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.” The Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and… Read More »
ITS furthering accessibility resources at U-M
ITS maintains licenses for screen reader and magnification software as part of their provision of assistive technology to U-M faculty, staff, and students. The U-M community can now use ITS’s license to access JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion on their U-M-owned and personal Windows computers in addition to public Sites computers.
This month in EDUCAUSE: Institutional resilience, challenges to tackle in 2024, GenAI
Dear Colleagues,I have been your EDUCAUSE ambassador for U-M and advocate for more four years-time flies! It has been a pleasure to provide articles of interest and upcoming trends in each newsletter. I am taking a hiatus for a year—it’s been a joy to serve you in this role! Thank you! Irina Key articles of interest: EDUCAUSE Top… Read More »
New quieter study space available to all students
The newly renovated space aims to limit distractions and provide an excellent environment for focus, designed with neurodiversity in mind.
This month in EDUCAUSE: Privacy, teaching post-pandemic, accessibility, and VR
My name is Irina (Irene) Knokh. I’m the EDUCAUSE ambassador for U-M and your advocate for EDUCAUSE. I provide articles of interest and upcoming trends in each newsletter. Key articles of interest: “Chief Privacy Officer: Positioning Privacy in Higher Ed” by Susan Bouregy, Jeff Gassaway, Blanche Stovall, and our own Svetla Sytch. Privacy has evolved from a primarily… Read More »
Education and Awareness in VR: New experience illustrates the effects of racial discrimination
Assistance from the XR team at the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation has helped bring to life 1000 Cut Journey, a new virtual reality experience that immerses users in the life of a fictional Black man in America. 1000 Cut Journey aims to provide users with deeper insights into the microaggressions and racial injustices Black Americans… Read More »
This month in EDUCAUSE: Teaching, engagement, and student support practices
My name is Irina “Irene” Knokh. I’m the EDUCAUSE ambassador for U-M and your advocate for EDUCAUSE. I will provide articles of interest and upcoming trends in each newsletter. This edition covers highlights in teaching, engagement, and student support practices. In the series of articles “Changed by Our Journey,” the instructors share what they have learned and tried… Read More »
Profiles in IT: Pat Steffes—Trans advocate
Pat Steffes is a senior software programmer analyst with ITS Information Assurance (IA). They are UM-Dearborn alumni and a passionate advocate for the transgender community in cybersecurity. They also enjoy supporting feminists and queer artists in the Metro Detroit area.
This month in EDUCAUSE: Marketing and IT, AI for solving problems, designing virtual ed tech
My name is Irina “Irene” Knokh. I’m the EDUCAUSE ambassador for U-M and your advocate for EDUCAUSE. I will provide articles of interest and upcoming trends in each newsletter. Collaboration is key: Why IT Needs to Pay More Attention to Marketing Technology Carrie Shumaker (Chief Information and Strategy Officer, UM-Dearborn), and Rebecca Joffrey (Cornell), write that it’s critical… Read More »