CIT Extension (CITx)

Catch up with colleagues over a light breakfast.

Computation for ISU’s College of Engineering: Needs and Trends

Dr. Thomas Keyser, Founding Dean of the ISU College of Engineering

Thomas Keyser Is the Founding Dean of Engineering at Illinois State University. He started in that position on April 1, 2023, after previously serving as the Dean of Engineering at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Dr. Keyser earned his BS, MS and Ph.D. in Engineering from New Mexico State University, Colorado State University and Clemson University respectively. He has published over 30 works in multiple journals and conference proceedings. He has received funding from organizations such as National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, GTE, and General Electric Aircraft Engines. The majority of his research has involved: system integration, distributed computing and optimization. One of his favorite undergraduate student research projects involved building a raspberry PI cluster to solve a variant of the travelling salesman problem.

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Get the latest IT news straight from campus technology leaders. The 2024 CIT Student MVP Award winner and nominees will also be recognized during this session.

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Join your colleagues for facilitated discussions on the topics of the day. Redbirds of a Feather sessions are interactive - please choose your favorite topic and come prepared to share your thoughts and experiences!

From Routine to Remarkable: Recognizing Purpose in Your Work

Facilitated by Jeff Grabb

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and collaborative connection in this interactive discussion, where we explore the personal purpose within our roles. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and insights, enriching our understanding of how individual tasks tie into the broader mission of the organization. This session is a collective exploration, shining light on how each person's contributions extend beyond mere job functions, becoming integral to the university's mission. Together, we'll uncover how a sense of purpose can rejuvenate our daily tasks, fostering greater motivation and fulfillment. Join us to co-create a deeper understanding of the value of our roles, igniting a shared passion for the impactful work we do.

• Dan Taube
  Dan is the Chief Information Security Officer at ISU.  

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Ask the Engineer

Facilitated by Liam Nance-Carroll

Bring your campus network questions to ask a panel of network engineers!

• Michael Adams
  Michael is a Network Automation Engineer for Tech Solutions at ISU where he also received a BS in Telecommunications Management (2010). In this role he is responsible for creating ways to easily manage hundreds of network devices across campus, allowing the network to scale to the university’s needs.

• Chris Johnson
  Christopher Johnson is a Wireless Network Engineer in Technology Solutions. He graduated from ISU in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technologies: Industrial Computer Systems and also in 2008 with a Master’s Degree in Technology: Training & Development. Christopher worked at State Farm from 2008-2010 and then returned to ISU as a Support Analyst in the University Computer Help Desk/Technology Support Center from 2010 to 2014. Part of the Networking team since 2014, Christopher is one of three engineers that designs, maintains, and supports the wireless infrastructure at Illinois State University and its remote offices.

• Rachal Roach
  Rachal Roach - Rachal Roach is the manager of the network team in Technology Solutions. She earned a B.S in Computer Information Systems in 2003, and a Master of Science in Computer Technology in 2004, both from Eastern Illinois University. She worked as a student, GA, and temporary staff member at EIU before beginning her journey at ISU in 2005 as a Videoconference Coordinator in Learning Spaces. She joined the network team as a network engineer in 2011, and was promoted to manager in 2014. She taught 4 semesters of IT 276, Introduction to Networking, for the School of IT from 2016-2018.
  

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Knowledge Management Roundtable: Best Practices, Tips & Tricks

Facilitated by Carla Birckelbaw

Are you wondering how to start your knowledge management journey or are you well into creating articles but struggle with content formatting and organization? Join us for an engaging session for knowledge management novices and veterans alike. Facilitated by long time knowledge creators, this session goes beyond Confluence 'How To' discussions, placing the spotlight on best practices for space organization, content structure, and other tips & tricks to elevate knowledge management within your teams. Bring your tips and questions for the group!

• Christopher Brandt
  Christopher Brandt manages the Technology Solutions Knowledge and Training Team and is also the service owner of the Confluence application at Illinois State University.

• Tyler Piper
  Tyler is Interim Director, IT Service Management within Client Services - Office of Technology Solutions.
  

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AI@ISU: Navigating Artificial Intelligence at Illinois State University

Facilitated by Mike Regilio

Join us for an interactive discussion on the state of AI@ISU!

• J Cooper Cutting
  Dr. Cutting currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Planning in the Office of the Provost. This position also supports academic units in exploring opportunities and preparing materials for new program development, serves as the Provost’s representative on the Academic Planning Committee (APC) which is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the program review process in collaboration with the Provost who submits the Academic Affairs Update to the Board of Trustees. The Assistant Vice President for Academic Planning also guides academic units to ensure compliance with regulations related to National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements and supports university compliance with state and federal statutes related to academic programs. Dr. Cutting is also an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. His research interests are in psycholinguistics, primarily with a focus on the production of language. A central theme of his research is how different types of information interact during language use. He has examined this issue in the context of lexical access, within-sentence agreement processes, figurative language production, and pragmatics.

• Jen Friberg
  Dr. Jennifer Friberg is the Director of Scholarly Teaching and Cross Endowed Chair in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at the Center for Integrated Professional Development. She is also a professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders. Dr. Friberg is a founding editorial board member of Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders and was a co-editor of two recent volumes: Public Scholarship Reconsidered (Stylus) and Evidence-Based Education in the Classroom: Examples from Clinical Disciplines (Slack). Dr. Friberg is an active leader across a variety of initiatives led by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

• Roy Magnuson
  Dr. Magnuson is an Associate Professor of Composition and Creative Technologies at Illinois State University where he also coordinates University XR Development as the Co-Director of XR @ ISU. He is the creator of the virtual reality composition software solsticeVR, and co-creator of the virtual reality conducting pedagogy RibbonsVR: Virtual Reality Assisted Conducting. Roy is a member of ASCAP, and his music is recorded on Albany Records, NAXOS, and Tonsehen Records. Roy's music has been performed throughout the United States and Europe at venues such as the World Saxophone Congress, NASA, WASBE, CBDNA, the RED NOTE New Music Festival, and the Robb Composers’ Symposium.

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Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) will offer faculty and staff discounts at both dining centers every Friday in February. Join us for an informal, social lunch and take advantage of the discounted price of just $8.10! Cash not accepted, bring a credit card or Redbird Card with flex dollars. Menus and more information can be found on the Campus Dining website.