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A free class Thursday, November 8, will help staff and faculty responsible for maintaining UWindsor websites learn the basics of the Drupal content management system.

Web Basic Training will focus on teaching site editors how to create pages and events, upload graphics and use menus and blocks, says instructor Rob Aitkens, web development team lead in Information Technology Services.

The class is required for all employees responsible for maintaining UWindsor websites and is valuable for those with little previous experience with the system, for those upgrading their sites from version 6 to 7, or as a refresher. It will run 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the University Computer Centre’s lower-level classroom. Registration is required through this online form.

laptop computer displaying Drupal

A free class Wednesday, October 10, will help staff and faculty responsible for maintaining UWindsor websites learn the basics of the Drupal content management system.

Web Basic Training will focus on teaching site editors how to create pages and events, upload graphics and use menus and blocks, says instructor Rob Aitkens, web development team lead in Information Technology Services.

The class is required for all employees responsible for maintaining UWindsor websites and is valuable for those with little previous experience with the system, for those upgrading their sites from version 6 to 7, or as a refresher. It will run 9:30 a.m. to noon in the University Computer Centre’s lower-level classroom. Registration is required through this online form.

classroom with TeamDynamix superimposed

Users experiencing issues with classroom audio-visual (AV) equipment have a new way to report them to Information Technology Services effective Friday, September 28.

These issues will be addressed through the University’s existing ticketing application, TeamDynamix, advises John Osborne, manager of client services. TeamDynamix is a service management application that includes a ticketing module to record, monitor, and analyze IT-related service requests.

“The ultimate goal of utilizing TeamDynamix for reporting AV issues is to provide better service to the campus through a more integrated support model,” Osborne says. “Moreover, using TeamDynamix will allow us to track the progress of outstanding service requests, monitor key performance indicators, and support continuous improvement initiatives directly related to classroom technology.”

He notes that using TeamDynamix for this service will create a single point of contact for faculty, staff, and students reporting issues with AV equipment in the classroom.

IT Services is also integrating other production and media services into TeamDynamix during the Fall 2018 semester, including booking of AV equipment, support for special events, video and photography production, and reserving studio space. Further updates will be provided as these services are fully transitioned into TeamDynamix.

  • To report any issues with classroom audio-visual equipment, submit a ticket through TeamDynamix at uwindsor.ca/av-issue.
  • For immediate assistance in an emergency, contact 519-253-3000, ext. 3051.
  • For help using the system, contact the Service Desk at 519-253-3000, ext. 4440, or see the Knowledge Base article at uwindsor.ca/tdx-how-to.
  • Finally, for a general overview of the TeamDynamix, follow the link uwindsor.ca/tdx-help.

General inquires on the overall transition process may be submitted to Osborne at johno@uwindsor.ca.

cartoon firewall

An upgrade to campus firewalls will disable the Blackboard learning management system for two early-morning hours Tuesday, June 26 — from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Information Technology Services will install and test an update that will allow the University to leverage additional capabilities of the firewalls from 6 to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Services using the UwinCARD will be affected, including Food Services, GoPrint, vending machines and laundry in Residence. VPN connections may also be unstable during the testing period.

Direct any concerns about this process to the ServiceDesk at 519-253-3000, ext. 4440.

cartoon firewall

Information Technology Services will update and test campus firewalls from 6 to 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 26.

The update contains enhancements that will allow the University to leverage additional capabilities of the firewalls, but it will disable Blackboard for two hours — from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Services using the UwinCARD will also be affected, including Food Services, GoPrint, vending machines and laundry in Residence. VPN connections may be unstable during the testing as well.

Direct any concerns about this process to the ServiceDesk at 519-253-3000, ext. 4440.