Events
TED O’clock – What I learned from 100 days of rejection – January 26, 2018
The ITS: Team gathered on Friday to watch Jia Jiang’s journey through 100 days of rejection. His “What I learned from 100 days of rejection” talk was interesting and thought-provoking, and resulted in a discussion of our own attempts at conquering rejection and fighting through preconceived notions and assumptions. “Jia Jiang adventures boldly into a … Continue reading
TED O’clock – This is what happens when you reply to spam email – January 12, 2018
“Suspicious emails: unclaimed insurance bonds, diamond-encrusted safe deposit boxes, close friends marooned in a foreign country. They pop up in our inboxes, and standard procedure is to delete on sight. But what happens when you reply?” On January 12, 2018, the team shared hot breakfast, laughs, and personal experiences while watching James Veitch describe his … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, December 14, 2017 ITS: Division Meeting
Ian Johnson, the Director of Sustainability, discussed the direction of sustainability at CC. The topics included LED lighting, DocuSign implementation, and work/life balance, among other topics. Chad gave an update on eSports and its popularity among college students nation-wide. Chad announced the launch of eSport teams by the end of Block 5. Katharina shared her … Continue reading
TED O’clock – The world needs all kinds of minds – December 1, 2017
On December 1, 2017, the team enjoyed hot breakfast while watching Temple Grandin’s talk “The world needs all kinds of minds.” Temple talked about different types of thinking and the need to have various types of minds in the world; labels and societal need and desire to ‘fit in’ should not define one’s abilities and … Continue reading
TED O’clock – How the worst moments in our lives make us who we are – October 27, 2017
On October 27, 2017, the team watched Andrew Solomon’s talk on “How The Worst Moments In Our Lives Make Us Who We Are.” Andrew Solomon discusses the challenges he and others have faced throughout their lives and how those challenges shape all of us. “Writer Andrew Solomon has spent his career telling stories of the … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, October 12, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Brian spoke about the creation of two horizontal teams with focus on mobility and the landscape of IT. He also thanked the groups participating in the budget exercise; the participants will share a report and presentation at the next divisional meeting. Brian gave a shout-out to the women and men of the Solution Center as … Continue reading
TED O’clock – The surprising habits of original thinkers – September 29, 2017
On September 29, 2017, the team watched Adam Grant’s talk on “The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers.” Mr. Grant talks about those who are not only original thinkers, but those who champion their ideas and make them happen. He noticed three main characteristics about them: They are late to the party; they are moderate procrastinators … Continue reading
TED O’clock – 10 ways to have a better conversation – September 1, 2017
In this edition of TED O’clock, those in attendance watched Celeste Headlee’s discussion of “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Here is the summary of those 10 ways: Don’t multi-task; be present. Don’t pontificate; assume you have something to learn. Use open-ended questions; start questions with who, what, when, where, why, and how. Go … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, September 14, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Lyrae Williams, associate vice president for the office of institutional planning and effectiveness, provided updated information regarding the Fine Arts Center strategic plan and passed around packets for all to include in their college strategic plan booklets. Brenda Soto, director of college events, provided information about the College Events Department and how ITS: can help … Continue reading
Notes from the Thursday, July 27, 2017, ITS: Division Meeting
Brian stated that it will be important for ITS: to showcase for the campus the tools that are available to run on the improved network, including things like DocuSign, Four Winds, Modo Labs (new mobile application), Office 365, VOIP (once funding is approved), Banner 9, etc. The ITS: Division will be conducting a budget exercise … Continue reading
