On Wednesday, February 5, Digital Accessibility Services participated in the Education Living-Learning Community campus accessibility showcase, hosted by Ball State Residence Life. This was an event for students to engage with the different resources on campus and in Teachers College to make learning more accessible. Alongside the Student Council for Exceptional Children, Dr. Penny Craig […]
In January, Unified Technology Services presented at the GOLD program, a professional development series by the Graduate School. Their session, Read, Write, and Study Better with Tools from Digital Accessibility Services, highlighted digital tools that enhance productivity and learning efficiency for students. The presentation emphasized universal design, showing how tools initially designed for accessibility benefit […]
For the first time, the Tech Center staff were invited by the Admissions Office to participate in the spring orientation program. Marchal Hudson was one of the precentors that introduced tech help services to over 200+ students in eight-panel sessions. New students and transfer students got to learn about the accommodations available to them through […]
On January 6th and 7th, approximately 50 College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) students participated in a video editing workshop hosted in the Student Technology Suites at Ball State University. This space, in the Ball Communications Building (BC 194), has multiple rooms with computers and tools tailored for students’ technological needs. “This workshop was a […]
On December 18th, 2024, the UTS Tech Center hosted its Annual Holiday Celebration, bringing all the employees together to celebrate the end of the year. This tradition is more than a celebration but a chance to recognize achievements, foster comradery and reflect on the success of the year. A highlight this year was the […]
In recent years, Ball State students, faculty, and staff have utilized Udemy to build their personal and professional skill sets. Udemy is a valuable resource for the University because of its flexible learning schedules and ability to meet the unique needs of professionals. Ball State’s partnership with Udemy exemplifies its commitment to fostering a culture […]
At Ball State, we are fortunate to have talented individuals who are not only skilled professionals, but also dedicated to their roles in their community. One of these individuals include Jerry Vance, a proud Ball State alumnus and the IT Support and Hardware Analysts for Unified Technology Support. Jerry’s journey is one of continuous learning […]
Our newest addition to the IT staff is no stranger to the campus. Drew Heiss received his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Ball State in 2024 and worked on the Development Team at the Digital Corps. After gaining real-world developer experience, Heiss found his way back to the University and now serves as a […]
In a recently published article on the Ball State Blog, Dr. Kesha Coker’s research on empathetic AI, which focuses on machines understanding and responding to human emotions, is highlighted in the Miller College of Business’s “Fresh Perspectives” series. The study, published in the Journal of Services Marketing, reveals that users are more likely to use […]
This fall, UTS proudly participated in the BSU Centennial Football Activity Challenge 2024, with two teams stepping up to celebrate Ball State University’s 100 years of football. The event, sponsored by the Office of Engagement, Wellbeing, and Culture, brought back the popular six-week fall activity challenge, encouraging movement, teamwork, and campus-wide camaraderie. The Absolutely Healthy […]
