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myNKU Discussion Board
Written by Timothy C. Ferguson   
Tuesday, 06 October 2009 11:34

Do you know we have a myNKU Discussion Board on Blackboard? Faculty and staff are participating in the several forums we have established (Advisor Tab, Course Registration, HR, Finance, etc.). You can subscribe to the 10 forums and receive posts via email.

If you would like to join, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Social Media becoming an inviting target for hackers
Written by Timothy C. Ferguson   
Thursday, 01 October 2009 19:31
Social Media sites like Facebook are becoming a larger target for hackers.  For example, if you give social media sites your birthday.  This is an important piece of informatin used in identity theft.  Check out this url - http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/28/dcot.socialmedia.privacy/index.html 
 
Online Evaluations
Written by Timothy C. Ferguson   
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 20:25

Recently, the Faculty Senate gave the OK to continue online evaluations. Preparations are now underway for the first eight-week-session evaluations as we transition from SIS interfacing to SAP interfacing. The Office of the Vice Provost will release information to faculty and students soon.

 
Higher Education to integrate mobile technologies
Written by Timothy C. Ferguson   
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 20:25

Did you know that across higher education, mobile technologies are being considered?

 

Last year, Abilene Christian University conducted a pilot study of the mobile student experience by giving each incoming freshman a mobile device. Whether it’s been reading e-textbooks or using mobile devices in the classroom, it is evident: ACU’s initiative has been well received all-around.

 

NKU’s Office of Information Technology recently formed a similar faculty work group to begin discussions for a pilot study on our campus. If you have ideas or would like to join, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Internet Explorer Version 8
Written by Timothy C. Ferguson   
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 13:07

The Office of Information Technology has upgraded our Internet Explorer browser to the latest version, Internet Explorer 8. This upgrade will help protect your computer and NKU’s network given the increased security features.

 

Accessing myNKU/SAP and IT Service Requests with Internet Explorer 8  requires specific browser settings. Please review the instructions prepared by the SAP Competency Center: http://it.nku.edu/mynku/docs/ie8-settings.pdf

If you need additional assistance, please contact the IT Service Center at (859) 572-6911.


 
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