Category: From the Vice President

IT Leadership Updates and Unit-Level Reporting Changes

April 1, 2022 by Information Technology

Colleagues, I write to share several important updates regarding appointments and unit-level reporting changes within our division. As I shared in a previous message, the departure of Dan Lutz and the move of the television and radio stations to CCIM provided us with an opportunity to examine and reshape some of our services. In addition […]

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Increased Cybersecurity Awareness & Training

March 25, 2022 by Information Technology

Colleagues, A couple of weeks ago, we sent out a message to campus employees regarding the ongoing political conflicts in Europe and the potential impact on Ball State University. Cyber-attacks against U.S.-based assets grow more likely as the conflict continues. While we are unaware of specific threats against higher education, we know universities are often […]

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IT Divisional Meeting with President Mearns on March 30th

February 11, 2022 by Information Technology

Colleagues, President Mearns will be meeting with each division across campus over the next several months. Some of you may remember the “Campus Conversations” we did with the President in March of 2020, and these meetings will follow a similar format. Fortunately, we don’t have the same COVID-19 restrictions we had in March of 2020, […]

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It’s One Ball State Day!

April 6, 2021 by Information Technology

Colleagues, Once again, it’s One Ball State Day. Whether you’re on campus or at home, check oneballstate.bsu.edu throughout the day for progress, information about social media challenges, and more. Don’s forget to share your support on social media by using the hashtag #OneBallState! My thanks to all IT employees who’ve already contributed on this special day. […]

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Continue to Protect Yourself and Others This Holiday Season

October 21, 2020 by Information Technology

Colleagues, As we get into cold weather and the holiday season approaches, I wanted to remind and encourage everyone to continue to follow our COVID-19 protocols diligently. Two of the most important tools we have in mitigating the virus’s spread are our social distance and mask policies. As you know, the CDC and our state […]

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Upcoming Employee Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, October 30 in Bracken Library, Room BL215

October 13, 2020 by Information Technology

Dear Colleagues, I wanted to let you know about a special Employee Flu Shot Clinic coming up on Friday, October 30 from 9:30-11:00am in Room BL 215 in Bracken Library. If you haven’t yet had the chance to get your flu shot for this season, this would be a good opportunity for you to do […]

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Fall 2020 Opening Convocation

August 20, 2020 by Loren Malm

Dear Colleagues, Please join President Mearns and Provost Rivera-Mills virtually for our Fall Opening Convocation, beginning tomorrow, August 21, at 9:00 AM at bsu.edu/live. Fall Opening Convocation is an opportunity for the President and the Provost to celebrate our shared accomplishments and the contributions from the previous academic year, while also outlining what we will […]

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Important Updates – IT Budget and Return to the Office

July 10, 2020 by Loren Malm

I hope you have had a chance to read the President’s June 12, 2020, email as well as our Return to Campus Plan for Employees. If you have not yet reviewed the plan, please do so as it includes essential information about the required safety practices and health screening processes for those returning to the office. […]

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Important Information for IT Employees About Returning to Campus

June 23, 2020 by Loren Malm

As you know, the Board of Trustees authorized the Return to Campus Plan, which the president shared in late May. If you have not yet read the Return to Campus Plan, I encourage you to do so. The campus plan includes information about the University’s strategy to reopen the campus and, importantly, to welcome our […]

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Information Technology Survey Available for Concerns and Suggestions

May 5, 2020 by Information Technology

Colleagues, With the start of summer hours and the release of the governor’s “Back on Track Indiana” plan released late last week, I know many of you have questions about when we will be able to start to return to the office, and about how that return will occur. The president will be sending an […]

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IT Leadership Updates and Unit-Level Reporting Changes

Increased Cybersecurity Awareness & Training

IT Divisional Meeting with President Mearns on March 30th

It’s One Ball State Day!

Continue to Protect Yourself and Others This Holiday Season

Upcoming Employee Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, October 30 in Bracken Library, Room BL215

Fall 2020 Opening Convocation

Important Updates – IT Budget and Return to the Office

Important Information for IT Employees About Returning to Campus

Information Technology Survey Available for Concerns and Suggestions