Planning to use the Qualtrics survey tool but have not been able to attend any of the past sessions this semester? Come join us noon-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in 301 Hale Library for a basic session. Continue reading “Last Qualtrics survey training this semester, on Friday, Dec. 13”
Category: Data management
DARS reports unavailable until Monday due to upgrade
by Information Technology Services
K-State’s Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) is undergoing an upgrade. DARS is a reporting tool that provides individualized analysis of a student’s academic progress toward a specific degree.
The DARS upgrade began at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, and will be completed before 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9. During this period of time: Continue reading “DARS reports unavailable until Monday due to upgrade”
‘Using NVivo for Survey Data (including Social Media Data Extraction and Analysis)’ on Dec. 13
“Using NVivo for Survey Data (including Social Media Data Extraction and Analysis)” has been scheduled 2-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at 301 Hale Library. The presenter will be Stuart Robertson of QSR International. This webinar is the fourth in a series of customized trainings for K-State faculty/staff and graduate students on NVivo 10, a qualitative and mixed methods data analysis tool.
McHaney, Spire and Boggs publish chapter in book edited by Hai-Jew
Roger McHaney, professor of management information systems; Lynda Spire, assistant dean, Division of Continuing Education; and Rosemary Boggs, program coordinator, Division of Continuing Education, recently published a chapter in “Packaging Digital Information for Enhanced Learning and Analysis: Data Visualization, Spatialization, and Multidimensionality.”
The book is part of the Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design series and was edited by Shalin Hai-Jew, an instructional designer for the Informational Technology Assistance Center. Continue reading “McHaney, Spire and Boggs publish chapter in book edited by Hai-Jew”
Export your data now before Axio Survey is retired
by Information Technology Services
After 12 years of service Axio Survey, a web-based survey creation tool, is being retired. In March, K-State Survey powered by Qualtrics replaced Axio Survey. Continue reading “Export your data now before Axio Survey is retired”
Presentation on using electronic social network analysis to understand online relationships
Shalin Hai-Jew will speak about the use of the freeware tool Network Overview, Discovery and Exploration for Excel for mapping online relationships from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday,Nov. 14, in 21 Bluemont Hall. Continue reading “Presentation on using electronic social network analysis to understand online relationships”
Using NVivo for mixed methods research (including demographic data) on Nov. 15
“Using NVivo for Mixed Methods Research (including Demographic Data)” has been scheduled 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at 301 Hale Library. This webinar is the third in a series of customized trainings for K-State on NVivo 10, a qualitative and mixed methods data analysis tool. The presenter will be Stuart Robinson of QSR International. Interested individuals are welcome to attend.
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K-State Shred Day saved trees, improved information security
K-State’s annual Shred Day collection on Tuesday, Oct. 15, removed 7,820 pounds of paper from campus departments for secure disposal. Document Resources Inc. is the contract vendor for secure recycling. Papers are shredded into tiny particles, then compressed into large bricks before recycling.
“Document Resources estimates that we saved 68 trees today by recycling waste,” said Rebecca Gould, iTAC director and coordinator of the Shred Day event. Continue reading “K-State Shred Day saved trees, improved information security”
Secure disposal options for paper, eWaste throughout the year
K-State’s annual Shred Day is past, but departments don’t need to wait for the next event in October 2014. Secure disposal of both paper and electronic media is available throughout the year to K-State departments.
A. Secure disposal of paper documents. Departments can contact Document Resources, 785-537-1222, to make an appointment to collect sensitive papers for shredding. Information is available at doc-res.com about their services and community events. Continue reading “Secure disposal options for paper, eWaste throughout the year”
Departments: Tuesday is Shred Day for secure disposal of papers
Tuesday, Oct. 15, departments on the Manhattan and Salina campuses can drop off papers for free, secure disposal on K-State Shred Day.
On the Manhattan campus, drop-off is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at two locations: East of Dole Hall (north end of parking lot), and east of the K-State Student Union on Mid-Campus Drive. A completed Manhattan campus Shred Day form (PDF) is required.
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