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K-State Research and Extension information technology reorganization nearly complete

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

By Joe Lear

The integration of K-State Research and Extension technology staff within information technology services is almost complete.

The last step is the integration of help desk and tech support functions with the IT Help Desk and client services of the Information Technology Assistance Center. This move will begin during the week of Aug. 18. As part of the move, the support number, 785-532-6270, and email, ksresupport@k-state.edu, will be forwarded to the IT Help Desk.  Continue reading “K-State Research and Extension information technology reorganization nearly complete” →

Leonard Finney, Phyllis Epps, and Larry Robertson retire from K-State central IT

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

Three long-time employees with a cumulative 86 years of service have retired from central IT at K-State. Leonard Finney (37 years) retired from Information Technology Services. Phyllis Epps (15 years) and Larry Robertson (34 years) retired from the Information Technology Assistance Center, a section of Information Technology Services.

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Two iTAC job openings for Microcomputer Support Technician

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

K-State’s Information Technology and Assistance Center is advertising two openings  for a Microcomputer Support Technician.  Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or two years of related coursework or employment in information technology
  • Required: Three years hands-on experience in configuration and administration of desktop operating systems for users in a multi-user LAN environment
  • Preferred: B.S. degree or higher in Information Technology-related field

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iTAC job opening: Computer Information Specialist

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

K-State’s Information Technology and Assistance Center is advertising a job opening for a Computer Information Specialist (PDF) via internal search. This position will serve as the video conferencing and collaborative technologies coordinator for the Instructional Technology section in iTAC.

Screening of applications begins Nov. 27 and will continue until the position is filled. Requirements, responsibilities, and other details are posted on the job link above. Background checks are required for successful applicants.

Submit application materials electronically to itsemployment@k-state.edu. Questions may be directed to Viki Horan at 785-532-2510, vhoran@k-state.edu.

Perez accepts position at California State University Northridge

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

By Information Technology Services

Ernie Perez, manager of instruction technology, has accepted a position as director of instructional technology at California State University Northridge effective Oct. 15.

Perez began at K-State as a student employee and worked his way up to his current position as manager, where he leads a team of five full-time employees and 10 students. Continue reading “Perez accepts position at California State University Northridge” →

Vaile named chief information security officer

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

By Ken Stafford

Robert Vaile has been selected as the chief information security officer effective Nov. 1.

As the director of the information security and compliance office, Vaile will be responsible for leading information systems security while protecting unauthorized access, working collaboratively with the campus community on the development and implementation of university IT security policies, IT security architecture, policies, and standards; risk management including assessment, incident management, IT security systems management and security awareness and training. Vaile will also lead K-State’s security incident response team.  Continue reading “Vaile named chief information security officer” →

Open forums start Aug. 13 for K-State IT security administrator (CISO)

Posted on by Rebecca Gould

Three candidates for the position of Chief Information Security Officer will be on campus over the next few weeks. The schedule for candidates is

  • Aug. 13-14 – Cheryl O’Dell
  • Aug. 16-17 – Robert Vaile
  • August (schedule pending) – Arif Basha

The first open forum is for Cheryl O’Dell, at 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, in the Hemisphere Room of Hale Library. All K-Staters and the general public are invited to attend the open forums. Continue reading “Open forums start Aug. 13 for K-State IT security administrator (CISO)” →

Harvard Townsend retires as chief information security officer

Posted on by Ken Stafford

photo of Harvard TownsendHarvard Townsend, K-State’s chief information security officer (CISO), retired in June after more than 31 years of service to Kansas State University. He recently moved to Illinois, where he’s accepted an IT security position at Wheaton College, a Christian liberal arts institution west of Chicago. His wife, Dana, accepted a faculty position at the same institution earlier this year.

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Loren Wilson named new director of ISO

Posted on by Ken Stafford
photo of Loren Wilson, K-State's new ISO director
Loren Wilson, new director of ISO

Effective June 11, Loren Wilson has been selected to fill the role of director of the Information Systems Office (ISO). ISO is a central IT support unit at K-State that installs, develops, and maintains enterprise application systems in support of central administrative functions such as accounting, payroll, budget, human resources, admissions, student records, student financial assistance, facilities management, and parking.

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Alloway and Williams honored for 40 years of service

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

K-State IT staff Jay Alloway and Rich Williams were recently honored for 40 years of service as state employees at an Aug. 20 ceremony in Topeka. They both started in academic computing at K-State and have continued working in central IT throughout their careers, albeit with many technology changes along the way.

Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson with Rich Williams at state ceremony Aug. 20, 2010
Rich Williams receives his 40-year service pin from Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson at the Aug. 20 state ceremony in Topeka (photo courtesy Jay Alloway)

“The K-State mainframe computer that I started with in 1969 required a 1,200 square-foot room, and now people have more power in the palm of their hands with cellphones than that first computer had,” said Williams. He started as a computer operator Sept. 15, 1969, “which will be right at 41 years this week, and I think just a few weeks after Jay was hired.”

Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson with Jay Alloway at state ceremony Aug. 20, 2010
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson congratulates Jay Alloway on his 40 years of service at K-State (photo courtesy Jay Alloway)

Alloway said he started his full-time career at K-State as a system programmer and recalled his office was right next to the Computer Center, which was housed in the basement of Cardwell Hall. “That was an unclassified position from the start. My current title is assistant director of Computing and Telecommunications Services.”

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