CIO outlines IT strategy, objectives for next 18 months

During the past several months we, the IT division, have been discussing our strategy and objectives for the next 18 months. As a result, we have selected seven objective categories and are developing specific objectives and goals in each category as well as overall...

Campus prepares for migration to Blackboard 9.1

By Anna T. McFadden, Director of the Coulter Faculty Center (CFC) The Provost-appointed Faculty Task Force on Learning Management Systems (LMS) met with Provost Kyle Carter and CIO Craig Fowler on December 16, 2009 to present their unanimous recommendation to upgrade...

CFC rolls Out Wimba MEETING for all faculty and staff

By Anna T. McFadden, Director of the Coulter Faculty Center (CFC) Collaboration for faculty and staff at WCU no longer has to occur face to face. Meeting with colleagues across the UNC system, the nation and the world is now possible virtually with Wimba MEETING. You...

WCU invests in energy savings

By Lauren Bishop, WCU Energy Manager, Facilities Management Last year, Western Carolina University selected ConEdison Solutions, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive energy audit on campus. The scope of the audit project includes improvements that will enhance lighting...

New Student Technology Commons area in development

By Zaneta Summers, Manager of Class TIPS, Instructional and Student Computing Department, and William Frady, Manager of Instructional and Student Computing The Division of Information Technology is taking a fresh look at the needs of WCU students and evaluating what...