About Us
Vision & Mission
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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Information Technology (аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢IT) provides technology services and support for USF, including campuses in Tampa (including аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health), St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. The IT team, led by Sidney Fernandes, Vice President and CIO, provides the following services.
Client Support
IT provides clients with a digital workplace that enables effective performance. Services include desktop and software management, printers, storage solutions, research computing, and much more.
Cybersecurity Services
IT reduces risk of cybersecurity threats by protecting USF’s technology assets. Services include secure computing such as data protection and encryption, and vulnerability scans.
Administrative Systems
IT enables efficient administrative functions by providing systems that support the achievement of institutional goals. Services include access & management of student, business, & public safety systems as well as facilitating integration between these systems.
Analytics & Reporting
IT enables decision makers by providing a full range of reporting and business intelligence tools. Services include data analysis and mining, predictive analytics, creation of interactive dashboards, data visualization, and ad hoc reports.
Web
IT empowers the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢community to engage their clients using dynamic, secure and recognizable web and mobile solutions. Services include custom application development, business process automation solutions, website hosting and management, web content management, user experience analysis, MyаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢enhancements, and mobile app development.
Teaching & Learning
IT supports achievement of student success by fostering a 21st century teaching and learning environment. Services include academic support resources such as Canvas, technology in classrooms and smart computing labs, lecture capture, and more.
Communication Services
IT promotes information sharing through communication and collaboration, enabling the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢community to work together effectively. Services include online collaboration, video conferencing, messaging, email, event services, and digital signage.
Consulting Services
IT assists clients in optimizing use of technology to solve challenging institutional needs. Services include research consulting, visualization, 3D modeling, project management, process improvement, new technology solution evaluations, and more.