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The Enterprise Web Advisory Committee (EWAC) met on August 10. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will reconvene on September 12; the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will return on September 25; and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) will meet at a date TBD.

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Explainer: Backup and Recovery Rule (4-004K)

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The Backup and Recovery Rule outlines the requirements for backup and recovery of the U’s information systems and data in the event of a natural disaster, system failure, ransomware, or similar disruption.

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U signs three-year renewal for DocuSign

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The university has signed a three-year campus-wide license renewal for DocuSign, a cloud-based e-signature software authorized for university business purposes, including forms and documentation.

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Namecoach pronunciation tool coming to Canvas

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Namecoach, a web-based tool that allows users to record and share the pronunciations of their names with others, will be available at no cost to U community members who use Canvas on August 1. A Microsoft integration for Outlook and Teams is coming soon.

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IT governance roundup

IT Governance

No IT governance bodies met in July. The Enterprise Web Advisory Committee (EWAC) will next gather on August 10; the Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will reconvene on September 12; the Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will return on September 25; and the Teaching and Learning Portfolio (TLP) will meet at a date to be determined.

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Don't document? You may be less efficient than you think. 

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Poor documentation can be problematic. To address these issues, a UIT/ITS Documentation Community of Practice was formed to discuss strategies, policies, and procedures related to IT documentation.

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Explainer: Log Management and Monitoring Rule (4-004J)

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The rule outlines the configuration, review, and IT security requirements for the log management and monitoring of the U’s information systems to help detect unauthorized activity, assist in IT security incident investigations, and protect the university’s data and information systems.

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Last Updated: 4/11/22