Virtual rooms: Virtual classrooms have been gaining in popularity in various University of Toronto departments over the past few years, including use in professional development and online learning. To support this growth they have purchased a university-wide license of BlackBoard Collaborate to provide a standard institutional webinar and webconferencing solution. The new license allows for university-wide use for both internal activities (e.g. course delivery), as well as external use (e.g. hosting virtual conferences). Collaborate at UofT
New content management system: The University of the Fraser Valley has updated its content management system from Active Content Manager to Terminal Four. Citing the need to support 150+ web content editors across campus, the University decided to make the move in the fall. CMS at UFV
ePrinting services: York University has launched a new web tool to improve convenience for faculty and staff to utilize its campus-wide printing service. Using ePrint software, print job files can be submitted directly from faculty or staff member computers to the print shop. The system is available on and off campus, and is secure. York ePrinting
Unified communication and collaboration: The University of Calgary is currently building the foundation for a scalable IT environment to support the implementation of unified communications and collaborative software for faculty and staff. Referred to as the Microsoft Suite Implementation Program, this initiative was established to create a set of foundational tools that will assist in reaching the goals of the university. They are currently recruiting volunteers to participate in the pilot of the project. uCalgary Microsoft pilot
IT departmental video: The Camosun College IT department has created a short promotional video to help faculty, staff, and students understand the role IT plays on campus. Camosun video
New content management system: The University of the Fraser Valley has updated its content management system from Active Content Manager to Terminal Four. Citing the need to support 150+ web content editors across campus, the University decided to make the move in the fall. CMS at UFV
ePrinting services: York University has launched a new web tool to improve convenience for faculty and staff to utilize its campus-wide printing service. Using ePrint software, print job files can be submitted directly from faculty or staff member computers to the print shop. The system is available on and off campus, and is secure. York ePrinting
Unified communication and collaboration: The University of Calgary is currently building the foundation for a scalable IT environment to support the implementation of unified communications and collaborative software for faculty and staff. Referred to as the Microsoft Suite Implementation Program, this initiative was established to create a set of foundational tools that will assist in reaching the goals of the university. They are currently recruiting volunteers to participate in the pilot of the project. uCalgary Microsoft pilot
IT departmental video: The Camosun College IT department has created a short promotional video to help faculty, staff, and students understand the role IT plays on campus. Camosun video
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