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Bruce Petryshak
Chief Information Officer
Bowling Green State University
- Office: 213 Hayes Hall
- Phone: 419-372-7712
- Email: cio@bgsu.edu
The Office of the CIO provides leadership, direction, and advocacy for information systems and information technology for
the University. The Office of the CIO is comprised of the following areas:
- BG@100
- Client Services / Web Development
- Enterprise Systems
- IT Security and Networking
Office of the CIO Documents
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| > Internet Outage Scheduled |
On Thursday, July 2 from 12:01- 2:00 a.m., BGSU's Internet Service Provider will be performing network maintenance. During
this time the BGSU campus will experience an Internet connectivity outage. During this outage, there will be no connectivity
in or out of BGSU's campus. Systems on campus will still be able to communicate to other systems on campus.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Support Center (TSC), at tsc@bgsu.edu, 2-0999.
| > OnBase Outage Scheduled |
The OnBase document imaging system available at dim.bgsu.edu will be unavailable on Thursday, July 2 from 5:30 -6 a.m. in
order to complete system maintenance. During the time of this outage both the web site and the desktop application will be
unavailable. Also, invoice viewing through PeopleSoft will be unavailable during this outage period.
Please contact the Technology Support Center, 2-0999, tsc@bgsu.edu with any questions regarding this outage.
| > BG@100 July Open Forum - A Look at Student Billing |
The July BG@100 Open Forum scheduled for Thursday, July 2 is titled "A Look at Student Billing".
This open forum will cover the topics of Billing Statements (when eBill statements are produced and when they are due); Statement
Summary (prior charges, current charges, current credits, and anticipated financial aid); Loan Origination (FAFSA, loans,
dependent fee waivers); and tuition calculation (what a student owes, interface to CASHNet, view access to student accounts).
The open forum will take place on Thursday, July 2 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in 314 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. In addition
to this presentation, project team members will be available to answer questions regarding BG@100 and the Campus Solutions
(CSS) implementation. Further information about the BG@100 project to implement CSS as the system of record for student administration
at BGSU is available at: www.bgsu.edu/bgat100.
| > Internet Outage Scheduled |
On Thursday, July 9 from 12:01- 2:00 a.m., BGSU's Internet Service Provider will be performing network maintenance. During
this time the BGSU campus will experience an Internet connectivity outage. During this outage, there will be no connectivity
in or out of BGSU's campus. Systems on campus will still be able to communicate to other systems on campus.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Support Center (TSC), at tsc@bgsu.edu, 2-0999.
| > 5th Annual Office of the CIO Golf Outing |
The Office of the CIO would like to extend an invitation to participate in the 5th annual BGSU Office of the CIO Golf Outing.
This event is scheduled for Friday, July 24 at the Stone Ridge Golf Club. Registration includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, complimentary
range balls prior to the round, two drink tickets and appetizers following the competition. A 50/50 drawing and prizes will
be awarded following completion of play. Teams of four will compete in a best ball scramble format.
Further details and registration information is available at: www.bgsu.edu/offices/cio/golf. The registration deadline is Friday, July 3 - register early to reserve a spot for your team.
| > Grade Submission using CSS |
Summer 2009 will be the first term during which faculty will be submitting grades using the Campus Solutions (CSS) system.
The previous system of "bubble sheet" entry of grades will no longer be used.
Details regarding the grade submission process are available at: http:/www.bgsu.edu/offices/cio/grades.html The web page provides an online tutorial for entering grades via Faculty Center, an online tutorial for entering grades via
Blackboard as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) listing.
Any questions regarding the CSS grade submission process may be directed to Records@bgsu.edu.
| > Introducing Carbon Copy software |
During the week of May 11th, ITS will be implementing Altiris Carbon Copy software across campus.
Carbon Copy is a software application that can be used by the TSC to aid in diagnosing and solving technical problems on desktop
system. Further information about this application is available on the Carbon Copy web page.
| > Data Destruction & Recycling Service Now Available |
A Data Destruction & Recycling Service is now available to BGSU faculty, students and staff. This service offers users the
assurance that sensitive information is "wiped" or "sanitized" from devices such as computers, hard drives, floppy and disk
drives, flash drives, USB drives, CDs and DVDs, tapes and media cards. In addition, recycling of personal items such as computers,
monitors and mice, keyboards, printers, laptops, and external devices is available.
The Data Destruction & Recycling Service is located in 137 Hayes Hall and may be contacted at infosec@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8618. Check here for a schedule of hours and drop-off times.
| > Hardware and Software Upgrades for ITS Labs |
In preparation for the Fall 2009 semester, ITS will be completing hardware and software upgrades through the summer months.
The following software applications are anticipated to be available in most ITS maintained computer labs prior to the start
of fall semester classes: Adobe Acrobat Pro 9, Adobe Creative Suite 4, and iLife 2009 (Mac only).
The following labs are scheduled to receive upgraded hardware prior to the start of fall semester classes: Education 213,
Education 222, Hayes 025, Library 125, Life Science 131, Math Science 240, Olscamp 207, Psychology 103, Technology 237, and
Technology 247.
This listing of software and hardware is subject to change. Please direct any questions regarding the upgrades to the Technology
Support Center (TSC) at 2-0999, tsc@bgsu.edu.
The University Bookstore offers computer hardware and select Microsoft software for personal purchase at discounted prices. Students may reference
the RCC (Residential Computing Connection) web site for guidelines on hardware specifications.
Items for purchase or lease using BGSU funds, or systems for use on campus for University business purposes, should see the
purchasing process for specifying, ordering, and installing this equipment.
Information about the BG@100 project to implement administrative systems with PeopleSoft is available at the project web site:
www.bgsu.edu/BGat100.
| > ITS Information Security |
The BGSU ITS Information Security Office provides information regarding protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability
of technology resources at BGSU. This includes providing BGSU community members with best practices and tools to take preventive
measures to secure information technology resources. This includes alerts regarding relevant security threats and tips for
protecting data and systems. For more information please see: infosec.bgsu.edu.
If you need assistance protecting your computer, please contact the Technology Support Center (TSC) tsc@bgsu.edu or 2-0999.
Residential students should contact Residential Computing Connection (RCC) at 37-BGRCC or 2-4722 or rcchelp@bgsu.edu for assistance
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