TechNews: Information Technology Computer Inventory Refresh Starting May 8

May 7, 2018

Information Technology is conducting a brief inventory refresh of campus computer systems over the next two weeks. Starting Tuesday, May 8, student technicians will visit faculty and staff areas to verify and update new features in the computer inventory system. Each student technician will have an Information Technology badge. Their inventory... View Article

Google G-Suite Update, Upcoming Phone System Update

May 4, 2018

Google is introducing an additional layer of security when we sign in to Google Mail or any other Google Application (Calendar, Drive, Docs, etc.). Starting on Monday, May 7, 2018, you may be prompted with an additional screen to confirm your identity. This will only occur one time per account per... View Article

Opportunity to Change Your CedarNet User Name

April 30, 2018

Three times a year, we offer students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to request a change in their CedarNet user name (login name). Reasons for requesting a change would include wanting a shorter login name or to reflect a change in your last name (via marriage or some other legal... View Article

Learning Management System Selection Update

March 23, 2018

The response rate to the recent LMS selection survey was outstanding.  The top three categories that were identified as “Must Haves” in an LMS include: 1. Easy to use gradebook/grading system/grade retrieval 2. Easy to use interface 3. Easy to manage content As a result of the responses, the Center for... View Article

Survey Tools for Higher Ed

March 23, 2018

The technology for online survey research is expanding. Until recently, creating and conducting an online survey was a time-consuming task requiring familiarity with HTML coding and scripting programs. Today, online survey tools make survey research and feedback gathering much easier and faster. This article provides summary information on two recommended... View Article

IT Staff Profile: Scott Deetz

March 23, 2018

Cedarville graduate Scott Deetz has served as the Cedarville IT department’s Senior Audio Video Specialist for the past seven years. Before that, he worked in AV services for twelve years in the Centennial Library. Scott graduated from Cedarville College with a degree in broadcasting, specializing in broadcast production. Today, Scott... View Article

W-2 Tax Forms Notification

February 19, 2018

On January 31, 2018, 2017 Form W-2s were made available electronically to Cedarville employees. Shortly after the notification was sent, an employee informed us that when he accessed what was supposed to be his 2017 W-2, another employee’s 2017 W-2 was displayed. Upon learning of the issue, we immediately began... View Article

Colleague Maintenance on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 6:00-7:30 AM

February 9, 2018

Information Technology will perform scheduled Colleague maintenance the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 13. Colleague/Redwood will not be available from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM. During this time period the following services will not be accessible: Colleague CedarInfo Informer Maintenance Work Orders Self-Service WebAdvisor Any system that retrieves data from Colleague/Redwood Feel free... View Article