OIT Newsletter

Okramail Gets an Overhaul!

Okramail was upgraded over the Thanksgiving holidays. The user interface has changed, but the same functionality is still available. It now has the look and feel more like Microsoft Outlook. You are now able to create contacts and still able to forward email, utilize spell check, change your password, add signature files, and create folders.

If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk at 4444.

BlackBoard Learning System - CE project update

The upgrade to BlackBoard Learning System - CE (WebCT - CE 6) and integration with Banner is progressing. We have identified a pilot group to teach their courses in BlackBoard Learning System - CE for Spring 2007. The production launch of BlackBoard Learning System - CE to the campus is slated for Summer ’07. More details to come as the project moves forward.

OkraMail Policy

OkraMail in AN official means of communication, but not THE official means.

OIT Projects Update

Here are some of the projects on the OIT project board:

Kethly Renovation/ Technology
Journalism Lab Technology Installation
Nursing Technology Upgrades
COE Technology Enhanced Classroom Installations (3 rooms)
BPAC Technology Enhanced Classroom Installation (McPherson Theatre)
Broom Technology Enhanced Classroom Installation (Biaoni Conference Center)
Walter Sillers Audio Upgrade
Jobe Distance Learing Technology Enhancements
Campus-Wide Security System Implementation

Incentives for adding technology to your Curriculum

Did you know there is a $700 stipend for attending the Faculty Technology Institute? The award winning FTI program is geared toward adding advanced instructional technology to classroom curriculums. There is still room in the next institute, scheduled for January 2-6, 2007. Contact Dr. Felix Rizvanov for more information.

Issue No. 67 - December 1, 2006

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Monthly Website Stats for November

Top 10 Visited Sites
1	Welcome to DSU	103,748
2	myDSU	61,075
3	Libraries	10,751
4	Welcome to DSU (internal access)	10,437
5	Athletics	10,177
6	Office of Academic Affairs	7,651
7	A to Z Index	5,295
8	Class Schedules	4,811
9	Current Students	3,914
10	Electronic Databases by Subject	3,489

Visitor Summary for http://www.deltastate.edu
Visitors	39,447
Visitors Who Visited Once	28,745
Visitors Who Visited More Than Once	10,702
Average Visits per Visitor	3.51

Network Outage

The recent network outage was a success. Our monthly maintenance outage was executed as planned. Thank you for you patients and understnading as we continue to support the campuses technology needs.

Questions or comments ~ feel free to contact Glenn Trammel at 662-846-4840 or email at gtrammel@deltastate.edu