Office of Technology Services (OTS) Archive

Submit Your Project Requests to the PMO

October 21, 2021
Our goal is to assist our colleagues across the university in completing projects that will contribute to meeting Illinois Tech’s larger strategic priorities. Through the consistent application of best practices, we provide project management, process improvement, and business-relationship-management tools and guidance on projects.
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Important Apple Security Update

September 17, 2021
The Office of Technology Services would like to advise you of Apple’s recently released suite of updates for iOS, macOS, and watchOS to fix a number of security vulnerabilities. If you are currently using an Apple product, i.e., MacBook, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and/or Apple watch, it is strongly recommended that you update its software as soon as possible.
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Your Fall Technology Update

September 9, 2021
The Office of Technology Services has been busy the last few months working on a host of technology improvements and services to enhance your learning, teaching, and working experience at Illinois Tech.
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Technology Things You Need to Know Upon Your Return to Campus

July 29, 2021
To ease your transition back to campus, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) has put together a list of technology-related items that would be good for you to know and/or do to help make the shift to on-campus work go a little more smoothly.
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Notice to Linux and Unix Users – Access Via VPN Will Be Required

July 1, 2021
For purposes of campus security, beginning July 22, 2021, Linux and Unix users will need to first connect to the Illinois Tech VPN and then establish an SSH connection into their systems.
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Notice of Planned Banner Service Interruption–Weekend of June 18-20

June 1, 2021
During an Extended Maintenance Window beginning after 5 p.m. on Friday, June 18, OTS will be conducting a formal test of this recovery plan, which will make Banner unavailable until 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 21.
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Process To Submit Projects to OTS

March 23, 2021
Do you have a project with which you need assistance? The Office of Technology Services’ Project Management Office (PMO) is here to help.
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Virtual Farewell for Jackie Sokolowski on Monday, February 15

February 11, 2021
Join the Office of Technology Services in saying farewell to Jacqueline Sokolowski as she embarks on a new career.
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Security at Illinois Tech Begins With YOU

January 26, 2021
With the start of the spring semester, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) would ask for your attention to these important reminders about security and the protection of personal and sensitive information.
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Annual Updates and Policy-Agreement Certifications Begin February 4

January 26, 2021
The first time you log into the myIIT.edu portal on or after Thursday, February 4, you will be prompted to complete a few important, required updates that are described below.
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Faculty/Staff
- Submit Your Project Requests to the PMO
  October 21, 2021
  Our goal is to assist our colleagues across the university in completing projects that will contribute to meeting Illinois Tech’s larger strategic priorities. Through the consistent application of best practices, we provide project management, process improvement, and business-relationship-management tools and guidance on projects.
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- Professional Headshots for Faculty and Staff
  October 14, 2021
  The Office of Marketing and Communications will be offering professional headshots for faculty and staff on Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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- $30 off BCBS Fitness Program in October
  October 14, 2021
  October is a great time to join the Blue Cross Blue Shield Well on Target Fitness Program. New members will receive $30 off their first month when they sign up between October 1-31, 2021.
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- Lifeworks rolls out mental health support resources this October
  October 14, 2021
  Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is focusing on mental health this October. New this month is Lifeworks' Mental Health Microsite.
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- Financial Wellness Workshop – Retirement, Planning Your Future on October 20
  October 05, 2021
  Human Resources is pleased to present a series of Financial Wellness courses, made possible by Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank.
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- Celebrate Giving Day on October 7
  October 05, 2021
  Illinois Tech is hosting its annual Giving Day, a 24-hour campus-wide fundraising campaign focused on supporting student success, increasing donor participation, and celebrating our pride and excitement about Illinois Tech and our future.
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- Student in Distress Webinar on October 27, 2021
  October 05, 2021
  This workshop will provide faculty and staff with information about how to respond to students who are in distress or exhibiting distressing/disrupting behavior.
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- One-on-One Retirement Planning Sessions October 5-7
  September 28, 2021
  Illinois Tech will be hosting virtual appointments with both of our 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors for retirement planning sessions this fall. Fidelity and TIAA will be on site.
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- Save the Date: Open Enrollment 2021 & Flu Shot Event November 10
  September 28, 2021
  Open Enrollment 2021 will be held this year from November 1–12. Open Enrollment is your only chance to make changes to your benefits each year. Flu shots for faculty and staff will be available on November 10, 2021, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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- BIPOC Virtual Networking Event
  September 21, 2021
  Please join us for a virtual BIPOC networking event on Thursday, September 23 from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
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