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General University of Maine Publications

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2015

Instructional Technology

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Motion For The University Of Maine And University Of Maine System To Provide It Support For Cloud-Based Secure Storage To Students, Faculty, And Staff, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, Kimberly Junkins Apr 2015

Motion For The University Of Maine And University Of Maine System To Provide It Support For Cloud-Based Secure Storage To Students, Faculty, And Staff, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, Kimberly Junkins

General University of Maine Publications

The Faculty Senate calls on the University of Maine and the University of Maine System to provide 1) Updated security policies and guidance for file storage enabling students, faculty and staff to safely store necessary information on university provided network drives; and 2) Cloud-based secure storage and retrieval (with backup) for all data and local files produced, especially those containing sensitive data, to ensure the safety and security of student and administrative information, and accessible at any time though a secure network connection.


Motion For The University Of Maine And University Of Maine System To Provide It Support For Departmental Administrative Staff, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, Kimberly Junkins Apr 2015

Motion For The University Of Maine And University Of Maine System To Provide It Support For Departmental Administrative Staff, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, Kimberly Junkins

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System (UMS) IT Strategic Plan has no comprehensive vision for managing computers provided to University of Maine (UM) departmental personnel. ...Anecdotally, outdated software/hardware, combined with inadequate training opportunities, has caused disruptions in personnel work, from hardware failures to inability to effectively use key software deployed throughout the System.


Motion For The University Of Maine And University Of Maine System To Provide It Support For The Academic Mission, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, Michael Scott Apr 2015

Motion For The University Of Maine And University Of Maine System To Provide It Support For The Academic Mission, University Of Maine Faculty Senate, Michael Scott

General University of Maine Publications

Between 2005-2014 the University of Maine and the University of Maine System spent tens of millions of dollars on information technology (IT) with a focus on accounting, human resources, fundraising, marketing and NCAA compliance. During that same period the Unified Fee (established in 2004, previously levied as a Technology Fee) collected some $1.5 million annually in instruction-related technology fees. The Faculty Senate calls on the University of Maine and the University of Maine System to prioritize proper financial support of academic IT at UM.