ITCC Lunch & Learn: Purchasing and Contracts Introduction
On February 25th, 2021 the Lunch and Learn Session “Purchasing and Contracts Introduction” was led by: Amy Anthes, Category Manager Jason Lofgreen, Senior Buyer Brandon Augustine, Interim Associate Director of Procurement Wini Campbell, Contracts Manager John McHugh, Director of Procurement The session gave a helpful overview of procurement processes as related to IT purchasing. If […]
ITCC Lunch & Learn: Demystifying SOMTech
On January 20th, 2021 “Weis Rafi led the Lunch and Learn Session “Demystifying SOMTech”. The session focused on understanding the landscape, relationships, challenges, and unique role that SOMTech plays in providing IT services and support for the School of Medicine and broader Health Science campus. If you missed it or would like to review the […]
ITCC Lunch & Learn: IT Governance
On November 18th, 2020 Corie Forrest & Sean Mays led a session on IT Governance at VCU. This presentation focused on VCU’s centralized IT Governance process that promotes compliance with state and federal regulations, mitigates risk, and aligns technology investments with institutional strategy. The presentation provides resources available to the VCU community including procurement planning […]
ITCC Lunch & Learn: Prioritizing Your Professional Development
On November 5th, 2020 Samara Reynolds, Director of VCU Career Services, led the “Prioritizing Your Professional Development: How to intentionally grow and thrive at work”. This session focused on reflecting upon your professional values, interests, and priorities, and considering how you can be happiest in your work life. In addition, the discussion focused upon strategies […]
ITCC Special Interest Group Meetings 2020
The IT Career Community (ITCC) is proud to announce the kick-off of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These SIGs have been formed to: Provide networking opportunities with other IT professionals in special areas of interest to connect IT professionals across the University. Provide a forum to exchange technical knowledge and ideas and best practices to promote […]
ITCC Lunch & Learn: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
On October 22nd, 2020 Shane Conner, Craig Giffin, and Jordon Chan led a discussion focused on the capabilities of the Fischer Identity Management system. They covered the typical lifecycle of a user’s account at VCU, including how accounts are provisioned and deprovisioned and how access to various resources is automated. If you missed it or would […]
Project Management Learning Services (Virtual) – Various Dates
Mark Covington, Project Manager with VCU Technology Services is offering a free “Ongoing Project Management” training module which outlines day to day project management and PMP terms and concepts. These sessions are fully virtual and being offered on multiple dates through the end of the semester. If you are interested in attending, please signup here. […]
ITCC Lunch & Learn: Growing with Canvas at VCU
On September 17th, 2020 VCU Learning Systems senior manager, Eric Harvey, led a discussion focusing on our new Learning Management System, Canvas. The discussion included how VCU is growing with Canvas, when Blackboard will be decommissioned, how the transition is being managed, and the impact (and feedback) from our faculty and students. If you missed […]
ITCC Lunch & Learn: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning at VCU
On August 31st, 2020 Hannah Steighner and Jason Jacobus discussed the resources available to VCU IT staff for Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery Planning, including Disaster Recovery planning best practices and templates. The presentation also highlighted the Disaster Recovery resources available to IT professionals who administer servers stored at the University Computer Center, followed […]
Meet & Greet Event – August 5th!
ITCC Meet and Greet Virtual Event Wednesday, August 5, 202012:00 pm until 1:00 pm We want to hear your ideas!Meet the new ITCC leaders and share your ideas for topics and events you would like the ITCC to coordinate. Enjoy some fun trivia activities, followed by informal discussions about how the community can assist with […]