INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS CSU’s student information system, Jenzabar, was upgraded from the legacy version of the software to the latest iteration, J1. Jenzabar’s J1 includes new features for the desktop, has a web-based interface, and will have new modules, updates, and security features added in future releases. A new document management system is currently being implemented and will be completed in July. CSU is replacing its current system with Etrieve by SoftDocs. Etrieve combines document management, electronic forms and contracts, and workflows into one system. The system will provide an enhanced set of features and realize cost savings over the previous product.
INFORMATION SECURITY CSU purchased the SentinelOne Singularity XDR Platform that provides visibility, prevention, detection, and response for endpoints and servers. SentinelOne hunts for malicious files and programs, such as malware and ransomware, and quarantines anything suspected of being malicious. SentinelOne provides an extra layer of security for CSU data.
NETWORK SERVICES Information Technology rolled out 112 new access points in the Quad residence halls over the last year. These access points, known as “hospitality aps,” were installed in every room, replacing the previous access points that were staggered throughout the Quads. These units provide better signal for all users, as each room has its own access point, greatly reducing the number of issues and calls from the Quads.
EFAX CSU’s faxing was converted to eFax with the latest upgrade from Windstream. With the end of support of copper phone lines, the campus service transitioned from traditional copper PRI lines, to new-fiber based lines. This allowed IT to update to the newer eFax solution.
SENATOR TIM SCOTT On May 22, Senator Tim Scott, 1988 alumnus, announced his United States Presidential Candidacy. This event was livestreamed from the CSU Field House, and CSU IT provided the network bandwidth for the livestream and for Senator Scott’s team throughout the event. This highly successful event shed a nationwide spotlight on the university.
CLASSROOMS AND LABS A new flight simulation lab was created for CSU’s Aeronautics program, and a general use student lab was relocated to a larger space. The Flight Simulation Lab provides a space for Aeronautics students to study and practice, while the general use lab allows all students access to a lab with 20+ computers containing various software programs.
NEW INTERACTIVE FLAT PANEL Displays were installed in four classrooms. Two displays were installed in Wingo Hall for the College of Education. These IFPs allow Education majors access to the same type of equipment they will be using in K-12 schools during their student teaching and career as an educator.
