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Staff Editorial: ITS restructuring is a positive change
Issue date: 7/9/09 Section: Opinions
The headline of "Another business cuts staff" is all too familiar for many of us in the current economic world we live in.
But the cuts being made with the Information Technology Services on campus are a positive cut of expansion and growth instead of a lack of income.
Dr. William Weber has taken the reins just in time to lead the complete makeover of the ITS system.
One of the main aspects of the restructuring will include eliminating positions which are in charge of the outdated areas of ITS.
While this looks like a downgrade in jobs, it is not.
For the positions that are eliminated, new ones will replace them that are more relevant to technology today.
Anyone who holds a job that is cut will be welcome to apply for and be trained for one of the new positions.
While there is no way to know whether or not more jobs will be created or lost, we believe this is a positive step forward for ITS and the campus as a whole.
In order for the university to be competitive and offer the services necessary to keep the school at a level of high interest throughout the state, there must be a constant pull towards new and advanced technology.
A high level of technology with a well-trained staff is essential for a university in the world today. From library catalogs to grading systems or online classes and classrooms to computer labs for specific departments around campus, technology is essential to higher education.
For ITS to want to reset and upgrade their services can do nothing but benefit the students and faculty.
Not to mention, it is refreshing for a campus service or organization to complete an analysis and act upon the result. This is a vital part to the success of any service, which many people over look or don't take as seriously as they should.
The editorial is the majority opinion of The DEN editorial board. Reach the opinions editor at: DENopinions@gmail.com.
But the cuts being made with the Information Technology Services on campus are a positive cut of expansion and growth instead of a lack of income.
Dr. William Weber has taken the reins just in time to lead the complete makeover of the ITS system.
One of the main aspects of the restructuring will include eliminating positions which are in charge of the outdated areas of ITS.
While this looks like a downgrade in jobs, it is not.
For the positions that are eliminated, new ones will replace them that are more relevant to technology today.
Anyone who holds a job that is cut will be welcome to apply for and be trained for one of the new positions.
While there is no way to know whether or not more jobs will be created or lost, we believe this is a positive step forward for ITS and the campus as a whole.
In order for the university to be competitive and offer the services necessary to keep the school at a level of high interest throughout the state, there must be a constant pull towards new and advanced technology.
A high level of technology with a well-trained staff is essential for a university in the world today. From library catalogs to grading systems or online classes and classrooms to computer labs for specific departments around campus, technology is essential to higher education.
For ITS to want to reset and upgrade their services can do nothing but benefit the students and faculty.
Not to mention, it is refreshing for a campus service or organization to complete an analysis and act upon the result. This is a vital part to the success of any service, which many people over look or don't take as seriously as they should.
The editorial is the majority opinion of The DEN editorial board. Reach the opinions editor at: DENopinions@gmail.com.
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Insider
posted 7/09/09 @ 1:22 PM CST
It looks like you guys have talked to a couple of administrators and took a big sip of the kool-aid they were offering. I encourage you to read between the lines of what the administration is saying, or better yet, go talk to some of the actual employees who will be affected by this policy. (Continued…)
Jim Halpurt
Jim Halpurt
posted 7/13/09 @ 10:25 PM CST
I agree with the editors when they say that Bill Weber has come in to take the reins and reorganize things, but I think more should be done.
I think there are services and other "necessities" that should be re-evaluated to see if they are really benefiting the faculty and staff at large. (Continued…)
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