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UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.

As we close the door on 2020, we're reflecting on some of UIT's most notable achievements, from COVID-19 projects to the MobileU app; events, such as the Milestone Years of Service week; and employee features and news, including two award winners.

In a move to increase shared services, the Office of the Commissioner at the Utah System of Higher Education recently transitioned to UIT support, which is helping the state agency to increase efficiencies, realize cost savings, standardize processes, and more.

Without the collaboration of our colleagues, UIT Strategic Communication wouldn’t be able to publicize IT initiatives affecting the U community or amplify the top-notch work taking place within the organization.

Campus employees will receive up to 24 hours of administrative leave with pay (ALP) for the December 28-30 winter break, during which they are encouraged to focus on their well-being. The following guide provides information on how full-time, part-time, and student employees and their supervisors should prepare for the break.

Before leaving the University of Utah, try to remember housekeeping tasks related to university IT accounts, data, and technology services. This is important because, depending on your role at the U, your uNID may be deactivated, leaving you with a limited time to retain documents and data.

The Enterprise Web Advisory Council (EWAC) met on December 10. The Strategic Information Technology Committee (SITC) will reconvene on January 12, 2021. EWAC will regroup on January 14, 2021. The IT Architecture and New Technology Committee (ANTC) will meet again January 25, 2021. The next TLP meeting is to be determined.

UIT staff recognized for their excellent work.

After bouncing around a bit, Northstar and its four-member team have finally found a home in UIT’s University Support Services (USS) — a natural fit for the two enterprise software development shops.

University Support Services (USS) is working on an equity, diversity, and inclusion jobs initiative to address issues with attracting and retaining people of color, women, and other diverse backgrounds.