DoIT News
Western Carolina University Division of ITWelcome to DoIT News
From updates on major projects and initiatives to the professional and educational achievements of our staff, our goal is to keep you informed on how we’re working to better serve you today and in the future. We welcome your feedback. If you have a question, comment or suggestion, please contact us.
Greetings from the CIO
I joined your community 5 months ago and I really appreciate how welcoming and collaborative you’ve all been. Between the Catamount school and Helene, I’ve witnessed first hand your talent and dedication for this campus and our mission. I look forward to supporting you and our continued partnership as we continue to build upon past successes! I hope you have a safe and restful holiday!
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

Latest Updates
IT responds to news services’ critical broadcasting needs
IT staff members lend a helping hand to WCU’s news services team as MSNBC and CNN request interviews via Skype.
Update on classroom equipment standardization
In an effort to increase the functionality and usability of WCU classrooms, IT’s instructional and student computing team has been hard at work updating and standardizing demonstration classrooms.
Class TIPS offers variety of support to students, faculty
What can Class TIPS do for you? From eBriefcase and open-attendance workshops to one-on-one and small group assistance, we provide WCU students with the software support they need.
LMS team presents update on Blackboard 9.1
If the Learning Management System (LMS) team wrote about their summer adventure, it would read something like this …
How to get IT help online
Want to get IT help online? Two options are available to you.
Connecting to campus: academic engagement and IT governance
As the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) reorganizes to better serve faculty, staff and students, the Department of Academic Engagement and IT Governance has been established.
WCU adds web filter to fight against malware
WCU has added another tool in the on-going fight to protect the campus from the harmful effects of malware: a web malware filter.
Data encryption pilot under way at WCU
IT partners with WCU’s physical therapy department on a data encryption pilot.
IT Open Forums to address new security policies, computer pricing initiative
Join CIO Craig Fowler and the Division of Information Technology for one of two IT Open Forums that will address questions concerning new security policies and the new Computer Pricing Initiative (CPI).
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