November 24, 2003
 |
> Is There a Portal in Your Future?
> Preventing Viruses and Improving Security
> New Board Policy on Use of District Network and Computers
> ETS Reorganization
> Technology Use Survey Coming Soon
> Evening AV Support Reduced
> Institutional Research Spotlight: “C” Doesn’t Always Stand for “Competent”
> FAQ
 |
by Willie Pritchard, Vice Chancellor and Chief Technology Officer
We've successfully started another academic year and there's a lot of news to share with you about technology at Foothill-De Anza. Full story
|
Imagine a newspaper that can be customized to your information needs and that is updated dynamically all day long. What's more, imagine one that provides you only with information that you want and need, without extraneous information or annoying advertisements. Full story
|
The district is under attack - but not the way you might imagine. This attack comes anonymously through our network, computer and server systems. Full story
|
During the summer the district board of trustees approved a new policy regarding use of the district's computers and networks. Commonly referred to as the "computer use" policy, it is officially "Board Policy 3250:Computer and Network Use: Rights and Responsibilities." Full story
|
In response to the budget and staff cuts absorbed at the start of this fiscal year ETS has recently reorganized. Full story
|
The annual Technology Use Survey will be distributed via email to all district employees today. This is an important survey for a variety of reasons: Full story
|
Due to recent staff cuts in Client Services, hours of operation have been reduced for Audio Visual services. Full story
|
According to an extensive set of Institutional Research (IR) analyses recently completed by researcher Rob Johnstone at Foothill College, students completing the first course in a course sequence with a grade of C are at very high risk of not completing the next course successfully. Full story
|
 |
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.
E-mail: Techhelp@fhda.edu
Web site: http://ets.fhda.edu (click on the Call Center link)
Walk in: De Anza College ATC 302
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri.
|
 |
 |
|
 |
Do you have questions or comments regarding this e-bulletin, or about any ETS services or projects? Please e-mail newsbytes@fhda.edu and we’ll provide answers one-on-one or in the next issue of
News Bytes
.
 |
 |