Project

What (description and benefits)

When (will it be done, approximately)

Status

Banner roadmaps

Subsequent to the Banner Health Checks for the Student and Finance modules, roadmaps are being developed for a 3 year timeline. A recommendation on the priority will be received from Ellucian and EC will take the final decision on the priority of projects to be implemented and associated resource needs.

3/1/2013

Onsite visits completed. Roadmaps being drafted.

Barracuda Backup system

Implement a redundant backup system to store and protect mission critical data

3/15/2012

Windows servers configured. Working on Linux.

Disaster Recovery and Business continuity

Establish Del Rio data center as the hot site for datacenter in Alpine

3/ 15/2013

In execution stage. Servers and switches being configured.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Implement a VDI infrastructure and pilot in two computers labs. on Del Rio Campus

3/15/2013

Design has been worked out. PO being processed and project plan being drafted.

Lync and Unified Messaging

Use the current Microsoft licenses to provide Lync and UM services to faculty and staff. Lync is an enterprise messaging system that integrates with Exchange 2010. Um will allow voicemails to be automatically forwarded into emails and will also allow us to decommission the current voicemail system

3/15/2013

In planning

Replace Display units and associated programming in RGC-ITV classrooms

Replace ageing display units in ITV classrooms in RGC.

3/15/2013

PO processed. Project to be completed during Spring-break.

Identity Finder central console

Centrally scan for confidential and personnel information and advise on actions to mitigate risks associated with identity theft.

4/2/2013

In implementation

Blackboard migration to Hosted Blackboard Learn

Migrate from an onsite Blackboard instance to a hosted version that will be managed by Blackboard.  The LMS will be fully hosted and backed up in the cloud. All courses will be 100% ported to the new instance.

5/1/2013

Contract signed. In project planning and information discovery stages for project execution.

Touchnet: Payment plan and e-bill

Provide an online portal for students and parents to pay fees using crdit cards, debit cards and ACH.

5/15/2013

Project scheduled to commence February 15, 2013.

Touchnet: Marketplace

Online portal and shopping card for online credit card processing for events and registrations

5/15/2013

Project scheduled to commence in February 15, 2013.

Computer Refresh

Replace faculty and staff computers and student lab. computers as part of the 4 year refresh cycle.

8/15/2013

Quotes being finalized.