Right at the edge of campus, tucked away via a nondescript parking lot side entrance in the basement of Russell House, you’ll find the on-campus home of Israela Adah Brill-Cass, Wesleyan's first ombudsperson. Walking through the unmarked screen door can feel a bit unnerving, like trespassing unannounced or entering through a secret back entrance, but Brill-Cass soon welcomes you into the comfort of her office. It’s a small and simply decorated space with bright textile prints on the wall and soft music offsetting the quiet that comes with being the only inhabitant on the entire floor. The remote location and…

(Article submitted by Vince Spiars, information security and operations manager) Passwords are like house keys In this article, we compare passwords to house keys and talk about why you should use a different password for each website. We also remind you that Wesleyan, or any reputable organization, will never ask for your password, or ask you to log in to verify your account. Protecting your password is as important as keeping the keys to your house safe and secure Just like the physical keys you have on your key ring, passwords unlock access to your private digital places such as…

This summer and fall, ITS is partnering with an outside consulting firm, BerryDunn, to assess the state of Information Technology Services and related services at Wesleyan. This review is intended to help ITS: Gain a fresh perspective on our use and management of technology Identify opportunities to design future ITS services Assess ITS service delivery mechanisms, practices, and development Make the best use of our ITS resources BerryDunn, a consulting firm experienced in higher education information technology, will lead this effort. As part of this work, BerryDunn team members will be requesting relevant information about the current state of ITS, administering web-based surveys, and conducting two sessions of on-site interviews with students, faculty, and staff. Surveys will be distributed to the…

The Office of Communications, in collaboration with the Finance Office, has worked with several print vendors this spring to offer a cost-effective, streamlined solution for university printing. This effort involved consolidating print vendors to help the university achieve greater savings through a three-year, no-price-increase agreement, streamlining the work order and invoicing process, and establishing clear turnaround times and quality paper stocks from those designated as "preferred print vendors." Wesleyan’s preferred print vendors are Dupli, Paladin, Hitchcock, and Wesleyan’s own Cardinal Printing. Wesleyan’s Cardinal Printing service will be prioritized first, to the extent that they can complete the order in a…