The Fab Lab, located in Applied Technology room 141, is a dynamic makerspace that offers all Ball State University students, faculty, and staff access to advanced digital fabrication tools. As a part of the Digital Corps, the Fab Lab provides opportunities for hands-on learning with 3D printers and laser cutters while offering training on how […]
Welcoming new students to Ball State University is a key responsibility for the Unified Technology Support (UTS) Tech Center. As a branch of Information Technology, they create a supportive environment where students can access technical support, and resources so they can succeed academically. By offering a friendly and knowledgeable presence, we hope that every student […]
Information Technology is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jerry Pierce to the position of Senior Manager of IT Support within the Unified Technology Support (UTS) Tech Center. In this new role, Pierce will provide leadership, management, and technical expertise as part of the Desktop Support and Technology HelpDesk team. He will be an instructional […]
The United Way Day of Action is a special opportunity for our IT team to step out of the office and come together to give back to the Muncie community. This year, we joined others at the Muncie Mission to clean up storage areas and spread mulch at the store’s entrance, helping make the […]
This summer, an important member of the IT community retired. Phil Shaffer, Director of Enterprise Information Systems, retired after a 28-year tenure at Ball State. As a student, Shaffer started as a HelpDesk worker. Following his student employment, he started his career as a Mainframe Programmer. Shaffer worked his way up to Web Developer and […]
Our newest addition to the IT staff is no stranger to the campus. Andrew Arthur received his undergraduate degree from Ball State in 2020 and worked on the Design Team at the Digital Corps. After gaining real-world fabrication experience, Arthur found his way back to the University and now serves as the new Fabrications Lab […]
Have you noticed anything new about the buildings on campus? Over the last few years, multiple buildings on campus have been certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Ball State University is taking a main role in sustainability by ensuring that all new campus buildings and renovations meet the LEED certification standard. This […]
IT’s Digital Corps recently had a visit from Indiana’s TechPoint, an organization focused on “growth initiatives for Indiana’s digital innovation economy.” TechPoint advocates and pushes the bar for technology development in Indiana and came to campus to inspire and give resources to Ball State students. Accompanying TechPoint, Ascend Indiana, a network-building organization, also presented internship […]
Kalyn Melham, Muncie native and former Miss Ball State, was crowned Miss Indiana in late June. Melham completed her undergraduate degree in May of 2023 and is set to walk across the stage in July with her graduate degree in Information and Communication Sciences. Melham has been an IT employee since 2023, serving as the […]
Information Technology recently partnered with Enrollment, Planning, and Management to set up kiosks across campus that aid with processes incoming freshmen need to complete before coming to campus in the fall. IT helped design, develop, and test the kiosks, which allow students and parents to conveniently work through the Proxy, Authorized Payer, and Direct Deposit […]
