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This Is This Is Northwestern Northwestern University University Information Information Technology Technology 2005
This Is This Is Northwestern University Northwestern University Information TechnologyInformation Technology
2005
NUIT LeadershipNUIT Leadership
Morteza RahimiVice President of Information Technology, Chief Technology Officer
Patricia TodusAssociate Vice President, Deputy Information Officer
The NUIT OrganizationThe NUIT Organization
Technology Support Services
Wendy WoodwardDirector
Administration & Finance
Steve BeckDirector
Information Systems Architecture
Tom BoardDirector
Management SystemsBetty Brugger
Director
Computing ServicesDana Nielsen
Director
International Center for
Advanced Internet Research (iCAIR)
Joe MambrettiDirector
Information & Systems
Security/ComplianceDavid Kovarik
Director
The Collaboratory Project, Teaching & Research Initiatives
Gary GreenbergExecutive Director
The Collaboratory Project
Academic Technologies
Bob TaylorDirector
Telecommunications & Network Services
David CarrDirector
Office of the Vice President
Morteza RahimiVice President, Chief Technology Officer
Patricia TodusAssociate Vice President, Deputy Information Officer
Academic TechnologiesAcademic Technologies
• Supports Northwestern faculty instructional and research needs
• Works in partnership with University Library experts to provide “one-stop” service from joint offices in 2EAST
Director: Bob TaylorAssociate Director: Bob Davis
Academic TechnologiesAcademic Technologies
• Course Management System • Distributed Education• Classroom Technologies and Computer Labs• Videoconferencing and Webcasting• NU Advanced Media Production Services• Research Technologies• Scholarly Technologies
Services:
Computing ServicesComputing Services
• Provides secure, reliable operation of hardware for central enterprise systems
• Supports departmental and research servers• Maintains two central datacenters for
redundancy and recovery
Director: Dana NielsenAssociate Director: Tom Halloran
Computing ServicesComputing Services
• Datacenter Server Hosting• Research-Specific Services• Mainframe Services• Database Administration
Services:
Management SystemsManagement Systems
• Provides information systems support to assist University faculty, staff, and students in the performance of business-related or administrative processes, primarily at the enterprise level
Director: Betty BruggerAssociate Director: Steven Kahrs
Management SystemsManagement Systems
• Support for enterprise systems, including:– College and University Financial System (CUFS)– Human Resources Information System (HRIS)– Student Enterprise System (SES)– Course Management System – Course and Teacher Evaluation (CTEC)– Advance (Alumni and Donors)– Student Loans– CONDUITS (IT Services Ordering/Billing)– Electronic Time Entry System (ETES)
Services:
Management SystemsManagement Systems
– Assets Management System– Housing System– Labor Distribution System– Parking System– Presentation Library– Resource 25– Telecom Management Information System (ITMS)– WildCARD System
• Vendor review and software selection• Systems analysis, design, development, testing
and implementation
Services:
Technology Support ServicesTechnology Support Services
• The “front door” to central IT• Responsible for University support of
technology • Distributes technology-related communications
to University community
Director: Wendy WoodwardAssociate Director: Dennis Sage
Technology Support ServicesTechnology Support Services
• Distributed Support Services (DSS)– Ad hoc and contract-based desktop support
• Consulting Services• Support Services
– Support Center (1-HELP)– Residential Networking (ResNet)– Software testing, distribution, and support
• IT Communications– Education, marketing, and public relations
Services:
Telecommunications Telecommunications & Network Services& Network Services
• Designs, installs, operates, and maintains the University’s voice, data, and video communication services
Director: Dave CarrAssociate Director: Tim Ward
Telecommunications Telecommunications & Network Services& Network Services
• Telephone and Data Networking Services• Domain Name Services (DNS)• DHCP Services• Firewall Services• NetPass User Self-Remediation Tool• NUTV and Video Services• Wireless Networking Services (NU Wireless)• VPN Remote Access Services• Network User Status Agent (NUSA)• Network Performance Monitoring
Services:
Information & Systems Information & Systems Security/ComplianceSecurity/Compliance
• Implements information security policies and practices that enable the University to conduct its business in a secure manner
• Assists in University compliance with government and industry regulations
• Facilitates disaster recovery and business continuity for the IT organization
Director: David Kovarik
Information & Systems Information & Systems Security/ComplianceSecurity/Compliance
• Information Security Consulting• Information Security Communications,
Training, and Awareness• Security Incident Remediation• Regulatory Compliance • IT Disaster Recovery and Business
Continuity Planning
Services:
Information Systems ArchitectureInformation Systems Architecture
• Develops strategies for an integrated self-service environment
• Designs and validates systems architecture for University systems that allows secure and efficient passing of transactions and data
• Designs, implements, and maintains the University’s unified identity management system, authentication services, and directory services
Director: Tom Board
Information Systems ArchitectureInformation Systems Architecture
• University System Architecture • User Authentication and Authorization Services• Directory Services• Identity Management Services• Access Control Management
Services:
Teaching & Research InitiativesTeaching & Research Initiatives
• Special projects exploring new opportunities to use technology to enhance teaching and research
Executive Director: Gary Greenberg
The Collaboratory ProjectThe Collaboratory Project
• A Northwestern University initiative that provides project consulting, training, and technical advice to K-12 teachers interested in using the Collaboratory, a Web-based learning environment, to advance education
Director: Gary Greenberg
iCAIR – International Center for iCAIR – International Center for Advanced Internet ResearchAdvanced Internet Research
• Teams with regional, national, and international
partners to accelerate innovation and enhance global communications through leading-edge Internet research and pre-production deployment
Director: Joe MambrettiAssociate Director: Jim Chen
Administration & FinanceAdministration & Finance
• Provides administrative and financial support for other IT units in the pursuit of NUIT’s mission
Director: Steve Beck
www.it.northwestern.eduwww.it.northwestern.edu
NUIT’s Web Site
• Services
• Support
• Security Alerts
• News & Events
NUIT ContactsNUIT Contacts
Academic TechnologiesBob Taylor (Director) 7-2628,
[email protected] Davis (Associate Director) 7-5805,
Computing ServicesDana Nielsen (Director) 1-3350,
[email protected] Halloran (Associate Director) 1-4857,
Information Systems and Security/Compliance
Dave Kovarik (Director) 7-5930, [email protected]
Administration and FinanceSteve Beck (Director) 7-2150,
Information Systems Architecture Tom Board (Director) 7-4120,
International Center for Advanced Internet Research (iCAIR)
Joe Mambretti (Director) 7-3911, [email protected]
Jim Chen (Associate Director) 1-4428, [email protected]
NUIT Support Center: 1-847-491-HELP (4357)[email protected]
NUIT ContactsNUIT Contacts
Management SystemsBetty Brugger (Director) 1-2807,
[email protected] Kahrs (Associate Director) 7-1110,
Telecommunications and Network Services (TNS)
David Carr (Director) 1-4030, [email protected]
Tim Ward (Associate Director) 7-1449, [email protected]
Technology Support Services Wendy Woodward (Director) 7-7851,
[email protected] Sage (Associate Director) 7-7243,
Teaching and Research InitiativesThe Collaboratory ProjectGary Greenberg (Executive Director) 1-2995,
NUIT Support Center: 1-847-491-HELP (4357)[email protected]
NUIT Principles & GoalsNUIT Principles & GoalsPrinciples• Teamwork and Mutual Respect• Honesty and Integrity• Dedication and Commitment
GoalsAdvance Northwestern University by: • Partnership with Academic and Administrative Units• Technical and Service Excellence• Reliable and Secure Systems• Commitment to Staff Development• Cost-Effective Use of Resources• Strategic Corporate and Government Partnerships
Information TechnologyInformation Technology
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