The University of San Francisco: Information Technology Services
Information Technology

ITS Service Portfolio

The ITS Service Portfolio provides broad descriptions of the major categories of service provided by ITS.

Communication & Collaboration Services

ITS Communication and Collaboration services are designed to efficiently facilitate interaction between faculty, staff, students and alumni. Computer-based services run on Apple and Windows operating systems to the greatest extent possible. Services include:

Telephone and e-mail services are designated as critical and are designed for high availability.

Client Support Services/Help Desk

The ITS Help Desk  provides friendly, responsive service to the University community. Open until 8:00 pm Monday though Thursday and 5:00 pm Friday, the Help Desk is staffed by certified Help Desk professionals, as well as trained USF student employees. Help requests may be submitted online at www.usfca.edu/its, by phone (415-422-6668) or via e-mail (itshelp@usfca.edu). Services include:

Desktop Computing Services

ITS Desktop Computing services are designed for reliability and efficiency in balance with the flexibility required by academic freedom. ITS retains desktop support staff certified in Apple and/or Microsoft operating systems. Support may be performed remotely with the permission of the client, or through an office visit. Specific services include:

Information Services

ITS Information Services are designed to enable efficient transaction processing and client self service. Analytical tools and support are also available. ITS staff are familiar with University business processes and strive to maximize the utility of systems to meet client needs. Services include:

Administrative Systems are designated as critical and are designed for high availability.

Network & Web Services

ITS Network & Web services are designed to provide the community with fast, flexible, secure access to resources while on campus, at home, and around the world. Web services offer all faculty, staff and students multiple ways to easily post and maintain institutional, instructional, organizational and unofficial web sites. Services include:

Internet/Internet2 service and the USF institutional web site are designated as critical and are designed for high availability.

Learning Technologies

ITS Learning Technologies  enhance learning by providing convenient access to diverse resources and support for multiple learning styles. ITS staff are experienced in course redesign to maximize the learning benefits of technology and work one-on-one with faculty. Classroom technology is deployed as broadly as possible through use of cost-effective standards. Services include:

Project Management

ITS Project Management coordinates ITS projects from the assessment and scoping phases through implementation. Services include:

  • Project Planning
  • Project Implementation

Security Services

ITS Security Services  strive to ensure physical, information and computing security in collaboration with USF Public Safety.