Welcome to the Department of Information Technology (DIT)
The information technology program can be divided into two overlapping areas: administrative and academic programs and projects.
The primary administrative program is the Jenzabar software system, which integrates finance, development, admissions, alumni/ae, advising, and student/registration, modules, etc. The primary academic system is the Blackboard system, which contains individual course websites and online community communication functions. The Blackboard system is a hybrid which is a teaching tool, a mechanism for creating community, and an electronic reference library. It bridges the gap between the library building and classrooms. It is a child of the electronic age.
The role of the Information Technology Department is unique from other departments, in that it operates through a careful balancing act ranging across three different types of management:
Facility management: Various campus locations where physical technology centers are maintained, including the Media Studio, three student computer labs, the Media Lab and Academic Services Center, as well as inter-building connectivity, including dorms and apartments.
Utility management: Somewhat like the telephone company, DIT manages all network and telecommunications systems, including email, internet access, media streaming, cable and satellite support, etc.
Customer service support management: This includes hardware, software, printing, and network support for administration/staff and faculty, as well as network connectivity support for students.