FAST FIVE for the week of August 11, 2013

Responsive web design: The upgraded University of New Brunswick website is using a responsive web design. The new system will adjust dynamically to the user's particular viewing device. UNB upgrade

Upgraded portal: The University of Saskatchewan is upgrading its PAWS portal. The system will have an improved look and feel and new tools are being added to the system. uSask changes

Synchronous learning: The University of Alberta is looking for a new synchronous learning tool to replace Elluminate. Several products are being evaluated and a pilot is underway this summer. New tool

Interim CIO: Brock University has hired David Cullum as its interim Associate Vice-President, Information Technology Services. David started his new role at Brock on July 18. Brock AVP and CIO

New IT Director: Western University has announced the appointment of Jeff Grieve as their new ITS Director. He replaced Debbie Jones, who retired last year. Western Director