By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kim Carlson knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to spend a couple hundred dollars on a college textbook that gets used for one semester. The University of Nebraska at Kearney biology professor went through the process this summer when her son Zane enrolled in classes as a freshman. “I know how expensive books are, and it’s ridiculous,” Carlson said. According to survey data from the College Board, the … [Read more...] about OER program saves UNK students thousands of dollars in textbook costs
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Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
By ANDREA CHILDRESS Assistant VP, CIO of Information Technology Services Over the past year, faculty, staff, students and the community have been working with campus leaders and partners to strategize big ideas that identify areas the University of Nebraska is good at - and where we can be great. Areas that transform lives for our students and the community. As part of that Big Ideas Initiative and in collaboration with Chancellor Kristensen, Information Technology … [Read more...] about Virtual IT Accessibility Lab looking for new members as part of ITS Strategic Plan
Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
KEARNEY - Andrea Childress has been hired as the new UNK Chief Information Officer and University of Nebraska Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services. Her new role became effective Tuesday. NU Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Bret Blackman and UNK Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Charlie Bicak made the announcement today (Wednesday) following an internal search and interview process. An … [Read more...] about Andrea Childress new CIO, assistant vice president for Information Technology Services
Changes coming Dec. 16 to UNK, University of Nebraska wireless service
KEARNEY - Information Technology Services is updating campus wireless networks Dec. 16 at UNK, UNL and UNO to a common standard. There will be three network options available at each location: eduroam – Secure network for students, faculty and staff. NU-Guest – Network for campus visitors such as guest professors, vendors and event attendees. NU-Connect – Network for IoT devices such as Apple TVs. Existing campus networks will remain active and not be decommissioned … [Read more...] about Changes coming Dec. 16 to UNK, University of Nebraska wireless service
Nominations sought for Technology Excellence Award
The Technology Excellence Award, offered at the University of Nebraska at Kearney the past eight years, is now open for all Information Technology Services across the University of Nebraska system. The University of Nebraska Technology Excellence Award recognizes the exemplary performance of ITS staff members who consistently provide a level of service significantly above and beyond specific job responsibilities. To be eligible, employees must report directly to ITS … [Read more...] about Nominations sought for Technology Excellence Award
