Information Technology Services (ITS) is the new name for the unit previously known as Integrated Information Systems (IIS). Part of our ongoing reorganizational efforts, this change reflects a fresh start and more accurately represents the scope and mission of the unit. As ITS, the team will continue to provide robust technology solutions and support, while aligning more closely with our strategic goals and the evolving needs of our organization. As a reminder, members of the ITS unit include Kalivani Ananthan, Jonas Desir, Anna Huang, John Gibson, Albert Lee, Mary O’Mara, Tracey Meyer, Andrew Ruggiero, Chris Singh, Ed Smith, and Christopher Sterback.
Where should you store your work-related files? The answer is: it depends. Kalaivani Ananthan, manager, Information Technology, breaks it down in this article.
Survey tools: Qualtrics has significantly changed the terms of Rutgers’ license, resulting in the potential for a considerable increase in costs to the university. While Qualtrics is an important tool for Rutgers research and data collection, there are other simple survey tools that are available at no cost to the university. Microsoft Forms is appropriate for event registration and RSVPs, polls, questionnaires, and surveys that don’t require in-depth analysis or large-scale deployment. If you are planning a survey and believe that Qualtrics is the best platform to use, please first consult with central information technology support for guidance.
Mandatory training deadline: The executive vice president for academic affairs (EVPAA) sent an email on September 19 to announce an internal deadline of November 1, 2025, for completion of a mandatory ethics training module. To begin this ethics training, navigate to the RU Learning platform at https://rulearning.rutgers.edu and log in with your NetID and password. If prompted to enter a username, please enter your credentials beginning with your Net ID (do not include any extensions in your email address; use only the format [NetID]@rutgers.edu), which will direct you to the single sign-on page. Completion of this training is mandatory for all faculty and staff and should take approximately 30 minutes. Note: New employees are required to complete the training within 30-days of their start date and will be assigned the training automatically with the appropriate due date.
Revised guidelines for filming and photographing in library facilities include an important photo release notice, new sections on graduation photography requests, and clauses intended to protect the Libraries regarding responsibility for damage to library property and adherence to library staff instructions. All Libraries personnel should familiarize themselves with these new guidelines.
The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) is still in need of members for the Governance Committee. This committee plays a key role in SAC’s leadership structure, ensuring the work stays aligned and effective. The work commitment is minimal, usually less than an hour per month, and in some months, no meeting is necessary. Staff members who are interested or have questions should contact Tracey Meyer. The SAC will hold a town hall on November 6, for which staff members should have received an invitation on 10/14/2025.
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The Busch Faculty Dining Lounge for Rutgers faculty and staff reopened (after a long closure during COVID) on September 8. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 608 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway (Busch Dining Hall). If you enter Lot 59 in Piscataway into Google Maps, that is the appropriate faculty/staff parking lot closest to the entrance. Items are à la carte, and reservations are not needed (with the exception of upcoming Thanksgiving and holiday buffet events).
