A few weeks ago I wrote about several changes coming to Saint Xavier’s physical facilities. I’m pleased to say that our information infrastructure is also due for a major overhaul.On Oct. 31, we will unveil Saint Xavier’s new public Web site with pages reorganized to make browsing easier. At that same time, we will launch our intranet site, which will house many of the tools students, faculty and staff currently use on our existing Web site.
The new intranet site will have a personalized portal page, reorganized content and better search capabilities. The portal will be customized with news, events and Web links tailored specifically for you.
Beyond Internet and intranet pages, Information Services has teamed with Google to provide students with a new robust e-mail system powered by Gmail, which will also go online Nov. 1. Each new MyMail account will provide more than six gigabytes of storage from famously reliable Google servers.
We are also streamlining our identity login practices. Formerly known as your SXU Domain account, the new netID and password will be used to logon to mySXU, CLAWS and Web Files. Students who log on to my SXU will have one-click access to their myMail inbox. We are also launching a new Password Management System to allow you to reset your password instantly, without needing to call the Help Desk.
These are significant changes, and there are bound to be a few challenges during the first few weeks of operation as everyone becomes used to the new system. I ask your patience during this period as we provide you and the public these top-flight information tools. This is an extraordinary year for Saint Xavier.
