February 2024 CIO Update
Happy Leap Day! For this month’s report, I would like to highlight a fairly large change we are instituting next month to enhance security while continuing to modernize our authentication systems and processes. Embracing Enhanced Security: Transitioning to DUO Universal Prompt with Verified Push As we navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it’s paramount that […]
January 2024 CIO Update
The new year has already been extremely busy for Technology Services, and with the upcoming migration to the new Technology Operations Center (TOC), the high level of activity will most definitely continue. Following please see an update on the TOC as well an overview of two important services we provide. TOC and Data Center Migration […]
November 2023 CIO Update
I hope everyone had a pleasant and restful Thanksgiving holiday! As we begin to close out the calendar year and Fall semester, I would like to feature two exciting new services coming on-line, both of which are the result of great collaboration across Technology Services. Revolutionizing Course Management: Ellucian ILP Meets Canvas In collaboration with […]
October 2023 CIO Update
As the kitschy flag on my neighbor’s house says, Happy Fall Y’all! For this month’s entry, I would like to highlight some thoughts from VCU Chief Information Security Officer Dan Han as we transition into our more modern security architecture as well as provide some insight into Technology Services’ role in the launch of the […]
September 2023 CIO Update
With the fall semester in full swing, I would like to share some updates around new services that have been implemented. New Student Technology Website In May 2023, Academic Technologies launched the new VCU Student Technology website at student-tech.vcu.edu, which replaced the former Student Computer Initiative website. The new site is different from the old […]
August 2023 CIO Update
Welcome to the 2023-24 academic year! It’s so exciting to see one of our largest entering classes in history begin to settle into the VCU community. The VCU Technology Services team has been hard at work preparing for the new year and is now fully engaged in welcoming and supporting all of our students, staff, […]
July 2023 CIO update
Please accept my apologies for my not so brief hiatus from producing the monthly CIO blog. I am back on track to produce a monthly update, and I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions moving forward. Following please find updates on Google Workspace and our IT Governance process. Google Workspace Storage Changes Coming Traditionally, Google […]
September 2022 CIO Update
We are well into the Fall semester here and it is now finally starting to feel like Fall outside. For this month’s entry, I would like to provide an update on the IT Governance process as well as remind everyone of an exciting upcoming event. IT Governance, the next generation For more than 9 years, […]
August 2022 CIO Update
Welcome to the 2022-2023 academic year! It’s nice to see so many students back on both campuses and to feel the renewed sense of energy that the fall semester brings. For this month’s entry, I’d like to feature two exciting new service offerings: Adobe Creative Cloud Available to Students For years the Student Technology Fee […]
March 2022 CIO Update
Tomorrow will mark my 9th anniversary at VCU. As I start my 10th year here, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to work with such a talented and dedicated team. We have accomplished so much together, and I’m still excited to be here every day! For this month’s entry, I would like to […]