This section highlights some of the accomplishments CCS has had over the past term, and looks ahead at some of the plans for the upcoming term.
Fall 2011 Edition
Over the summer we completed 12 projects that impact the campus. This fall we anticipate completing 7 more.
Summer Accomplishments
Improved MyCarleton Portal
Academic Computing and Web Services worked closely with Student Services to redesign the MyCarleton Portal. More…
Expanded Wireless Coverage
We have significantly expanded wireless service in the Library and Lanark Residence now has full wireless coverage. More…
Applied a new template to Carleton.ca websites
Over the summer Web Services applied a new and improved template to over 100 Carleton Content Management System (CCMS) websites. More…
Launched Current Student Mobile App
Applications Development worked closely with Student Services to launch Carleton Mobile. More…
Replaced the Tutor Referral Service
The new application will provide greater flexibility to both tutors and tutees when looking to set up a tutoring match. More…
Replaced 140 PCs on Campus
To improve the overall student computing experience in the 25 Student Public Labs, Client Services have replaced 140 computers on campus. More…
New Residence Building Preparations
Network Services has been involved with getting the new residence building online and connected. More…
Contributed to the Launch of Social Media Guidelines
Over the summer, Web Services worked with Student Services and Admissions to launch Social Media Guidelines for Carleton. More…
Explored ways to Improve Customer Service
We’ve engaged the Office of Institutional Research and Planning to further examine our Customer Satisfaction Survey results. More…
Migrated 250 telephone sets to VoIP
With 250 telephone sets migrated this summer, we are happy to announce that we have migrated 50% of all staff and faculty phones over to VoIP. More…
Secured Windows Remote Desktop
To reduce off campus threats, CCS has secured Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) at the Campus Internet border. More…
Developed Online Bursary Application System
The Applications Development group worked with the Awards & Financial Aid Office to develop an on-line application system. More…
Looking Ahead for the Fall
Roll MyCarletonOne out to Faculty
MyCarletonOne consolidates the number of computer accounts people have at Carleton. A phased-in faculty rollout will begin in October. More…
Develop a Plan to Retire Connectmail
Carleton recognizes Student email can be better and like many Canadian universities and colleges, is investigating leveraging Google or Microsoft cloud email services. More…
Deploy Windows7
Client Services and Information Security and Operating Platforms are now working on deploying Windows 7 to the Carleton community. More…
Implement WebCT Replacement
WebCT is coming to the end of its life cycle and for this reason needs to be replaced by a new Learning Management System (LMS). More…
Develop new Staff and Faculty Website
Web Services is working with the Department of University Communications to develop a new web page dedicated to serving needs of Carleton’s staff and faculty. More…
Add Functionality to Carleton Mobile
Since the launch of the new app for current students, we have received over 400 emails with great suggestions on what we should do next. More…
Launch new Sprott School of Business Website
Over the course of the last few months Web Services has been working with the Sprott School of Business to redesign, reorganize and develop a new custom website. More…
