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		<title>Welcome to the Fall 2011 Issue of ITS InTouch</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/welcome-to-the-fall-2011-issue-of-its-intouch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/welcome-to-the-fall-2011-issue-of-its-intouch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This edition is dedicated to providing you a look at the overarching changes and activities that are currently underway within Information Technology to support ONE Maricopa.

This newsletter is focused on bringing together, and highlighting for you, the many components that we’ve been working on.  As you may recall, I introduced the District-Wide Information and Instructional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Information Security Program</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/information-security-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/information-security-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2. Bridging the Gap]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On June 2, 2011, the first draft of the MCCCD Information Security Program and Standards (The Program) was sent to IT Leaders district-wide, requesting feedback. The Program was developed internally in response to the need to safeguard MCCCD assets. Additionally there are many regulations which require a comprehensive program as noted by recent audits.
The Program [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2nd Datacenter Progress</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/2nd-datacenter-progress/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/2nd-datacenter-progress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shelly.laug@domail.maricopa.edu</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[3. ITS Responds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Q: What is the progress of the 2nd Datacenter?
A: Construction of the new data center at Scottsdale Airpark is complete. The facility is now in production and is operating as a disaster recovery center. This space is serving as a secondary site for IT applications and services in support of our faculty, staff and students [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Update on Information and Instructional Technology Strategic Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/update-on-information-and-instructional-technology-strategic-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/update-on-information-and-instructional-technology-strategic-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: What is the latest with the IIT Strategic Planning effort?


A: In the fall 2011 edition of ITS InTouch, we shared with you information regarding the new Information and Instructional Technology Strategic Plan for 2011-2016 that was developed by a cross-functional, district-wide team during the fall 2010 semester. In the same article, we also made you aware [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LMS Update</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/lms-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/10/lms-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q:  What is the status of the RFP for the LMS?
 
A: There are exciting times a brewing at the Maricopa Community College District! We have just secured a contract with the innovative Learning Management System company, Instructure. Their tool, Canvas, has a clean and simple user interface with the potential to plunge us headfirst into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome to the Spring 2011 Issue of ITS InTouch</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/welcome-to-the-spring-2011-issue-of-its-intouch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/welcome-to-the-spring-2011-issue-of-its-intouch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The spring 2011 issue of ITS InTouch is my second opportunity, since arriving just over six months ago, to share with you my thoughts.  It is also a wonderful opportunity to present to you the District-Wide Information and Instructional Technology (IIT) Strategic Plan.
While in the process of learning the MCCCD culture and landscape, I had the opportunity [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My.maricopa.edu Redesign</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/mymaricopaedu-redesign/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/mymaricopaedu-redesign/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2. Bridging the Gap]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 
As a continuous improvement effort for student success, college web managers and the SIS Advisory Group requested an evaluation of my.maricopa.edu take place for redesign efforts to address challenges expressed to them related to the difficulty students had with account creation and the enrollment process.   The primary role identified by these two teams was to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Password Guidelines for Core Enterprise Systems (HRMS, Email, SIS, Blackboard)</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/password-guidelines-for-core-enterprise-systems-hrms-email-sis-blackboard/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/password-guidelines-for-core-enterprise-systems-hrms-email-sis-blackboard/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DSSC and College ITS Teams implemented a new directory in September 2009. In collaboration and agreement with all college CIMS (College Identity Management System) leadership teams, password guidelines were established and should be adhered to. Colleges should check with their IT Leadership or help desk for additional information and questions regarding these changes. Passwords are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Self-Service: Benefits Open Enrollment</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/self-service-benefits-open-enrollment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/self-service-benefits-open-enrollment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MCCCD implemented Benefits Administration self-service during Open Enrollment in the spring of 2010.  This new administration tool allows employees to update their benefit elections during the annual Open Enrollment period.  Using the delivered PeopleSoft HRMS self-service features (with very minimal customizations), employees can now update their own benefit elections online from work or at home.
The implementation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blackboard Mobile Learn</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/blackboard-mobile-learn/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2011/03/blackboard-mobile-learn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shelly.laug@domail.maricopa.edu</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Blackboard Mobile Learn is a new extension to Blackboard that brings the Blackboard Learning Management System to mobile devices.  Mobile Learn is designed to work with smart phones and tablets, like the iPhone and iPad.  The Mobile Learn application is designed to recognize the device it is running on and then present the Blackboard application [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome to the October 2010 Issue of ITS InTouch</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2010/10/welcome-to-the-october-2010-issue-of-its-intouch/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2010/10/welcome-to-the-october-2010-issue-of-its-intouch/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shelly.laug@domail.maricopa.edu</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the fifth edition of InTouch, the DSSC ITS newsletter.  We continue to strive to bring you useful information concerning the unit.
I began my role as Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services on
August 16, 2010. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the warm welcome and the expressions of well wishes.  My team [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Student Email Course Distribution Lists</title>
		<link>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2010/10/student-email-course-distribution-lists/</link>
		<comments>http://www.maricopa.edu/its/newsletter/2010/10/student-email-course-distribution-lists/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using a course distribution list, faculty have the opportunity to reach their entire class via their MCCCD student email account.  Lists are automatically created for each active course and are maintained in the Directory to include only those students who are enrolled in a specific class.
Some useful information to be aware of:

To use the lists or search the Directory for your [...]]]></description>
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