| June
9 , 2003 |
Technology is our
responsibility: doing your part. How to prevent our email server from becoming
overloaded with saved messages. New security mandate to protect student
information. IR spotlight: Pre-courses proven to be very important
to student success. |
| May
27, 2003 |
Learning Technologies
group discontinued due to budget crisis - leaves legacy of resources at
District. IR spotlight: Study shows student grades in their first
Math or English course srongly influences the grades they recieve in subsequent
courses in the sequence. |
| May
12, 2003 |
Tailoring technology
to meet user needs. Section 508 compliance will help ensure technology access
for all District users. Data needs assessment study conducted to identify
a replacement program for MAUI. IR spotlight: De Anza students who
take Counseling 100 are more likely to continue. |
| April
28, 2003 |
Improving security
for our students and performance of district systems. ETS works to ensure
more reliable network access. Changes help protect students from identity
fraud and theft. IR spotlight: Review of six years of enrollment
data shows success rates drop for students retaking Math and English courses. |
| April
14, 2003 |
New www.fhda.edu
site goes live! Introducing the new Central Services website. The TEACH
act - guidelines for using copyrighted material online. IR spotlight:
Review of De Anza summer session shows that 71% of those enrolled attended
regular academic-year terms as well as the summer session. |
| March
24, 2003 |
Data and network
security - don't be the weak link! Tips about how to enhance security at
your workstation, in the district and at home. IR spotlight: study
results show that students with the lowest placement levels are more likely
not to enroll, especially in ESL. |
| March
10, 2003 |
Customer service
- 2002 Technology Survey shows increased customer satisfaction levels. Call
Center implements new email notification system. IR spotlight: analysis
shows how the De Anza Learning in Communities (LinC) program improves
students’ learning experiences. |
| February
24, 2003 |
How technology
is accelerating student success. De Anza Listening and Speaking Lab helps
ESL students. IR spotlight: Pass the Torch program - analysis shows
that this project has improved academic success and retention of students
considered at-risk |
| February
10, 2003 |
Using data to make
better, more informed decisions. Call Center data tracking software shows
benefits from high level of service. IR spotlight:success in introductory
Business / Social Science courses greatly increases with proficiency in
English. |
| January
27, 2003 |
Empowering
you, the technology user. ETS / ETAC create plan to heighten security -
what you can do. Broadcast Media Center offers video streaming. IR spotlight:
study supports change in DA early registration. How to help cut technology
costs. |
| January
13, 2003 |
New
year - new technology; the TouchNet Registration System goes live. Come
to the ETAC Computer Use subcommittee meeting. Last chance for the Technology-Use
survey. Hybrid Instruction workshop. |
| December
9, 2002 |
Opening
the lines of communication - the College Access, Transfer and Success (CATS)
project, and the Technology-Use survey. |
| November
25, 2002 |
Safeguarding
District security. Measure E funding helps create new technology classrooms.
How to handle threatening email. Complying with new reporting and monitoring
requirements for foreign and exchange students. |
| November
12, 2002 |
The
advantages of advancing technology. New Research website. Pay-for-print
services for students. Call for input on District computer-use policy. |
| October
30, 2002 |
ETAC
Draft policy for computer and internet use. CVC awards go to District faculty.
Work starts to determine MAUI replacement. Software rollout begins. |
| October
10, 2002 |
Introducing
News Bytes on line! New college domains are here, and new software is coming.
Welcome to new ETS staff. |
