The acronym SUDERS stands for Sensitive University Data Export Request System, and is a custom web site that the University uses to ensure sensitive data is shared only with external organizations who are well prepared to protect it. Anyone who is considering sending sensitive data off campus should first complete a SUDERS request and await approval to proceed. The system … [Read more...] about Requesting a Data Check Before Sending Data Off Campus
Archives for December 2014
Recently the Management Information Systems (MIS) team kicked off a project to improve new employee onboarding in the department. The project represents a collaborative effort among several analysts that have been identified as “gurus” for tools, applications, or topics that the team utilizes internally. The gurus will create a brief overview of their tool, application, or … [Read more...] about Welcoming New Staff to the MIS Team
Find-a-Column now includes searches for functions and datablocks. Search for Functions - allows datablock designers to search for custom and banner delivered functions in the Banner Live (PROD) and ODSPROD database. Using functions in datablock can simplify and standardize groupings in datablocks. Functions are a very useful resource. Search for Datablocks – allows all … [Read more...] about Enhanced Database and Report Search Features
It’s that time of year again. Holiday music is playing everywhere and the decorations are up. Half of us are excited, and the other half are irritated on account of the season starting in early November. We can see Winter Break, the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel seems longer than ever. Here are a few of our favorite tips that just might prevent a nervous … [Read more...] about Fav 5 Help Desk Tips for Finals Week
We are excited to announce that the Computer Services Help Desk has been voted Best On-Campus Service for the second year in a row! Every year, the last issue of the Standard features the Best of MSU winners from each category. This is an annual poll in which students are given several categories and are asked to type in their favorite for each. The Help Desk took first in … [Read more...] about 2014 Best of MSU!