George Jura Joins iCIT Staff
iCIT welcomes George Jura as a new staff member in OTEC in the role of Skills Advancement, beginning August 18. He will be developing training solutions and methodologies, as well as helping campus staff improve their understanding of technology concepts. George comes to UW-W from Lawrence University, where he has been developing online instruction and materials in a faculty position since 2002. George’s office will be located in the AIS area, near the OTEC web group. Please welcome George to his new role in iCIT!
Baby Villanueva Arrives!
Open Position for Data Cabling Technician
iCIT is now recruiting for a Data Cabling Technician. This position works under the direction of the Network Architect and Director of Instructional Technology services and is responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of network cabling infrastructure to support audio, video and data networks on campus. This position is also responsible for installation, maintenance, repair and support of classroom audio/visual and other technology equipment. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and will train staff and students on installation and repair techniques for existing technology as well as on test equipment and processes. The incumbent will be expected to perform duties relating to network cabling and classroom technology with minimal direction and supervision.
The position is open for recruitment until the position is filled. The full position description is available online at http://www.uww.edu/employment/jobs/networkcabletechnici.html. If you know anyone who would be a good match for this position, please let them know about the opportunity.
Telecom Services Support Moving to iCIT
Telecom services support will become a part of iCIT beginning July 1, 2008. This change will help to better align the responsibilities for campus telecommunication and voice services with the strategic goals of information technology on campus. Gene Mueller will continue to be responsible for the services of this area. He will be reporting to Tom Jordan and work closely with the iCIT network team. Please join us in welcoming Gene to iCIT.
Also, a new telecom billing and service application is being developed by Betty Thompson in AIS. This platform will expedite service requests and provide greater self-service functionality.