ITS News 2011

IT Projects: Year in Review

Blair Simmons
To get a better sense of the accomplishments from the past year, read through our list of projects completed for the year, projects that are in progress, and projects in the queue.

Projects Completed

  • Wide Area Network Redesign
  • Titanium Scheduling System for Counseling Center
  • Increased Internet Bandwidth on all Campuses
  • Faculty Access to Online Grading and Attendance
  • Course and Event Scheduling System
  • Alumni Event Registration Online
  • Compliance with 2011 Direct Lending Requirements
  • Implementation of System Center Configuration Manager
  • ARES Library Course Reserve System
  • Cashless Pay-for-Print System
  • SMU Online Directory
  • Blackboard Advanced System Reporting
  • Enhancements to mySMU QuickLaunch and Announcements

 

Projects In-Progress

  • Clinical Partnership Tracking System
  • Major Enhancements to the SMU Website
  • Automating User Identity Management
  • Active Directory 2008
  • Lync Unified Communications Platform
  • Transition from XP to Windows 7
  • Development of SMU Mobile Apps
  • Enhancements to the Student Health System
  • Alumni/Student Email Solution
  • Direct Deposit for Student Refunds
  • Endowed Giving Online
  • Build-out of New Campus Facilities

 

Projects in the Queue

  • Par Score/Par Test Exam Administration Solution
  • Data Center Environmental Control
  • Document Imaging and Management Solution
  • Cloud-Based Calendar and File Sharing Solution
  • Faculty Work Requirement Tracking System
  • Electronic Health Records in Simulation

 

Projects in Discovery Phase

  • Online Admission Application for Nursing Programs
  • Video on Demand Libraries
  • Classroom Lecture Capture Solution
  • SMU's Next Learning Management Solution
  • Client Computer Disk Level Encryption
  • Financial Calculator