Category Staff (2017-2022)
There are many ways to continue teaching or make up missing class time when you can’t be there in person due to planned absences (e.g., conferences) or last-minute (e.g., bad weather, illness) situations. You can engage with your students synchronously (i.e.,… Continue Reading →
Throughout 2018, Information Technology Services (ITS) worked with CampusWorks and Ellucian to complete a major upgrade of the Banner system from version 8 to 9. The upgrade involved several phases over many months, with numerous tasks and system testing being… Continue Reading →
The Web Help Desk (http://help.pace.edu) underwent a successful system upgrade on Saturday, January 12th. The upgrade included updating the application and database to version 12.5.1, as well as modernizing the system interface, which now has an updated look and feel. … Continue Reading →
A new and improved IT Status page (status.pace.edu) is being launched on Friday, February 22nd. The new features include: Mobile Responsive Design – The new mobile-friendly design makes it easier to view the page from a cell phone or tablet…. Continue Reading →
In a continued effort to ensure that the entire Pace Community receives important information in an emergency, Pace University Safety and Security, in conjunction with Information Technology Services (ITS), collaborated to upgrade the functionality of our emergency alert system, Pace… Continue Reading →
The NYC Tech Zone (formerly known as the Computer Resource Center) will celebrate its official grand opening this month by partnering with the Dyson Arts Department to install and display a selection of digital and printed art created by Dyson… Continue Reading →
Blackboard Learn tools promote student-to-instructor, student-to-course content, and student-to-student engagement. For student-to-teacher engagement, track student attendance, create rules in Blackboard’s Retention Center, create an introductory video, communicate with Course Messages, set up a sign-up sheet using a Wiki, hold virtual… Continue Reading →
As announced in November 2018, the new Microsoft Office 365 subscription is available to all students, staff and faculty. Eligible members can install the suite of applications, at no additional cost, on multiple personal devices (Windows or Mac), and Office… Continue Reading →
Social engineering attacks are on the rise in higher education. In 2017, one particular university reported losing millions of dollars from a successful phishing attack, which is a popular social engineering tactic. So what is social engineering? It is the… Continue Reading →
Course evaluation is critical in providing constructive feedback to faculty and their departments on the quality of instruction delivered at Pace. We urge all students to participate. Further details and instructions regarding the course evaluation process (through our new system… Continue Reading →