June 27, 2006


> Leaving the District's Technology Future in Good Hands
> What Does Measure C Mean to FHDA?
> Meeting Maker Upgrade to Version 8.5
> Brio Upgrade and MAUI Replacement Tool
> Foothill and De Anza Material to be Available on iTunes U
> Before You Buy that Software…
> Liquid Office to Introduce Online Employee Time Reports
> E-waste: What is it and What Can We Do About It?
> Tech Alerts and Project Status Reports
> FAQ





by Willie Pritchard, Vice Chancellor and Chief Technology Officer

As some of you may know, I will leave my position as chief technology officer (CTO) to take a faculty position at De Anza at the beginning of the fall term. In this new position, I will continue to work toward improving the use of technology at the District... Full story

On June 6, Measure C was passed. This is great news since it includes considerable funding for technology in the District. "The funding provided by Measure C will provide an opportunity to establish an ongoing technology replacement cycle," says Mike Brandy... Full story

The District recently upgraded to Meeting Maker 8.5. Whenever there is a new version of software it takes a while to get accustomed to how it operates compared to the old version. And boy, did we hear from you! Full story

ETS will soon acquire a new software query and reporting tool that will enable the District to upgrade current Brio Query users to the latest version. This new tool will also enable and leverage existing knowledge and experience with Brio to develop MAUI replacement reports much more quickly and efficiently than with competing tools. Full story

Both Foothill and De Anza have been selected by Apple to use its iTunes Music Store for distribution of mediated learning materials. This is an exciting opportunity for faculty, students and the general public to access free audio and video material to use for teaching and learning. Full story

The District has special agreements in place with Adobe for software licensing and maintenance. So before you buy the latest Adobe or Macromedia software at Fry's Electronics for your department or division, be sure to check to see if the software you need is covered by these agreements. Full story

Later this fall, ETS plans to roll out online employee time reports for all classified staff and their supervisors, to be followed by online time reports for managers. Full story

When hardware is no longer being used by a department or division, the District has a process to determine what can be reused and what is considered E-waste that needs to be properly disposed. Full story

Check out the "Tech Alerts and Project Status Updates" page to find out where we are in various projects we have planned or that are underway. Full story

 

Lately I have not been able to send FHDA email from home. Is there a problem with the District's email servers? Answer

Why am I getting email messages from "MAILER-DAEMON" with a subject of "**Message you sent blocked by our bulk email filter**"? The body of the message says I sent a message to someone I don't even know, when I know I didn't sent such a message! What's going on? Answer

In a meeting with Purchasing, I learned that not only hardware purchases need to go through ETS, but software purchases as well. Why is that? Answer

The Call Center: Your one-stop source for technology information and support.

Phone: Ext. TECH 8324
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.

Email: Techhelp@fhda.edu

Website: http://ets.fhda.edu (click on the Getting Help link)

Walk in: De Anza College ATC 302
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.
 

 

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