The Computer Information Systems Department (CIS) exists to serve the SPU faculty, staff and student community, specifically in relation to the technologies for the academic and business functions of the university. CIS reports to the Office of Business and Planning, however; its support role extends to all facets and departments within the university. CIS manages a number of core university technology resources, including but not limited to:
Banner Information System - the university's primary administrative system
Blackboard - the online course management system
Classroom instructional technology
Core servers and hardware components of the campus network
Campus network (wired, wireless) and Internet uplink connection
Faculty and staff desktop and laptop computers
Software licenses (Microsoft, McAfee, SPSS, etc.) and software distribution & resale
Campus email system (Microsoft Exchange)
Specialized/special purpose central database servers
SPU's main web site, select departmental web sites, and the CIS Help Pages
Telecommunications systems, including telephone, voicemail, unified messaging, cableTV
Walk-in, email and telephone support via the CIS Help Desk (Lower Marston)
CIS STAFF
HOURS, LOCATION & CONTACTS
Assistant Vice President
for Technology Services (CIO) Dave Tindall
