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Campus IT review is coming on-line
The University of Waterloo is launching a campus information technology (IT) review.
“Information technology represents one of the University’s largest investments in human and financial resources,” says a memo from Vice-President, Academic & Provost James Rush circulated to Executive Council in late April. “It is a key pillar in supporting teaching, learning, research, administrative processes, decision-making and the overall student experience.”
“The last significant review of IT was completed a decade ago and now is an opportune time to assess this overall university capability through a formal review process,” the provost writes. “The purpose is to identify ways in which the delivery and value of IT services on campus can be improved. Important aspects will include identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, identifying gaps in service, improving user experience, minimizing risks to the organization, and identifying opportunities for greater collaboration.”
The review will include an initial self-assessment and an external component. Recommendations will help ensure that Waterloo’s information technology is sustainable, aligned with institutional strategic directions, meets the needs of campus, uses resources in an optimal manner and is well-positioned to respond to internal and external change.
The year-long review will include a broad consultation with campus stakeholders and will be guided by a committee of senior academic and academic support representatives.
Visit the Campus IT Review website for more information, and send your feedback or questions to Chief Information Officer Bruce Campbell and IST Strategic Consultant David Kibble.
Arts celebrates 10 new Arts Award recipients and more
This article originally appeared on the Faculty of Arts website.
Last week the Faculty of Arts held the seventh annual Celebration of Arts, featuring the presentation of 10 new Arts Awards for excellence in service, teaching, and research. This spring fete includes all constituents of our community and recognizes other important accomplishments: from research grants to teaching awards to honours and prizes given by professional associations. That adds up to more than 100 notable wins over the past year. In fact, the count is much higher given the numerous annual departmental awards for students.
Congratulations to the 2019 Arts Award recipients!
Excellence in Service
- Jenny Conroy, English Language & Literature
- David DeVidi, Philosophy
- Valerie Rozon, Psychology
- Lucy Vorobej, History
- Donna Sutherland, Accounting & Finance
Excellence in Teaching
- Bruce Dadey, English Language & Literature
- David Ha, Accounting & Finance
- Sarah McCrackin, Psychology
Excellence in Research
- Doug Cowan, Religious Studies
- Ian Milligan, History
Check out the full story on the Arts website for a collection of photos of the celebration.
Employees, retirees celebrated; other notes
It has been a season of marking employment milestones at the University, with recent events celebrating long-time employees as well as new members of the Waterloo retiree family.
On April 16, 114 faculty and staff members celebrating significant work anniversaries attended the annual 25-50 Year Dinner (see photo above).
On Wednesday, May 1, 29 new retirees were celebrated at the annual Retirees Reception (see above photo).
Both events were held at Federation Hall. Photographs by Hilary Gauld Camilleri.
A section of the Villages Road will be closed on Monday, May 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The closure starts at Fed Hall and runs to Permit Lot K. There will be signs, barricades and flagpersons on hand to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
The University Club's Spring lunch menu debuted on Wednesday, May 1. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. Check the menu out!