Popular Services
Administrative and technical support for the provisioning of software applications that are locally installed on a computer or mobile device, accessed from a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider via the cloud, or accessed from a virtual application or virtual desktop.
For general issues logging into any of Framingham State applications.
This service provides purchasing consultation, hardware procurement, configuration, distribution, loaning, asset tracking, refreshing (upgrades and replacements), and technology recycling for university owned computers that are supported by the Information Technology Services organization before, during, and after their use until the time they are no longer the property of Framingham State.
Support for end-point devices, including laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and related peripherals that are not in the printing service. These devices might be personally or institutionally owned (including loaner equipment) and might be part of a shared pool or a computer lab. Includes support for the associated operating system, hardware, and systems that provide enterprise management of computing devices.
This service offering includes a combination of professional services, generally accepted best practices, and technologies supported by the University’s Information Technology Services organization that are either used in some combination or individually to help automate, improve, and measure business processes. Technology applications Include document imaging, electronic signatures, online forms, workflow management, job scheduling, along with other various forms of process automation and improvement.
This service incorporates the design and maintenance of the capabilities, tools, and service points needed to deliver IT services and provide end-user support including service desks, call centers, online support and in person delivery as may be required. We ensure that all necessary resources are in place to handle service requests, resolve incidents, and address any technical issues promptly and efficiently. With a focus on user satisfaction, we strive to deliver seamless IT support and maintain a robust IT infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of our university community.
This service provides administration and support for the University’s voice and communications systems used for telephony (VoIP, SIP and analog), voicemail, conference calling, virtual “soft phones”, call queues, ring groups and digital receptionists (formerly “phone trees” or auto-attendants).
This service provides administrative, management, and technical support for Ellucian’s Banner financial and procurement information system that is used by the University as the authoritative source of data that includes (but is not limited to); general ledger accounting, budget management, procurement, and inventory management. It is also used for transaction processing including (but not limited to); purchase order requisitions, receivables, and payment processing.
Administrative, technical, and instructional design support for producing, storing, editing, sharing, and accessing recorded presentations, lectures and class proceedings that are created for the purposes of learning and instruction.
The Network and Connectivity Management service offered by the University's central IT organization encompasses the architecture, installation, and operation of essential infrastructure components required for network connectivity. This includes network cabling, switches, wireless access points, routers, and firewalls. The service also covers the connection of devices (including Internet of Things devices) to the network, the implementation of secure access measures, and appropriate authentication procedures such as network registration systems.
Request time with an ITS SME (subject matter expert).
If your inquiry does not align with the categories above, use this Service to submit your request.
Access to a system or application (Banner, Evisions, Xtender, etc.).
Information Technology Services (ITS) offers limited support for decentralized facilities management systems within the University (a.k.a. “departmental systems”) that are not part of the primary administrative and student information system of record (a.k.a. Banner). These systems, primarily managed by administrative offices, facilitate communications, process support, decision making, and online services associated with facilities management functions such as; event management and room scheduling, point of sale transaction systems, parking, housing, and residential life. Whether hosted locally within the University’s data center or in the cloud, ITS primarily provides essential technological infrastructure (e.g., network connectivity), varying levels of integration, basic troubleshooting, and security oversight. Responsibility for comprehensive support for the management and day-to-day administration of these departmental systems typically reside within an office outside ITS.
This service provides new or modified access/credentials to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Information Systems. (If you require assistance with installing or configuring the Commonwealth Virtual Private Network, then please request the “Commonwealth VPN Maintenance” service).
This service provides administrative, management, and technical support for the University’s E-mail and collaboration service. This includes E-mail and calendaring (Outlook), file sharing (OneDrive), productivity (Office), and integrated collaboration suites (Teams and SharePoint) used to facilitate interactions between individuals and work groups as they create, share, and exchange information.
Design, provisioning, administration, and technical support for the development and use of the University’s eLearning software platform (a.k.a. “Canvas”) and other integrated technologies, which together enable the creation and management of courses, training modules, educational materials, learning activities, and assessments for fully online, on campus, hybrid, or remote methods of delivering content and facilitating interactions among participants.
Microsoft Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) creates an additional layer of security when logging into your Microsoft Office 365 account. This additional security is associated with something in your possession, such as a personal smartphone, that would be unavailable to someone who gained access to your Microsoft Office 365 account.
This service provides the management of documented IT security policies, guidelines, and standards including their development, publication, periodic review, and updates.
Faculty, Administrators and Staff, please use this service to request remote access. This is the service you should be using to request any type of remote access such as: VPN, GotoMyPc etc
This service provides administrative, management, and technical support for the University’s enterprise-wide intranet platform (a.k.a. Microsoft SharePoint) which enables academic departments, colleges, administrative offices, and divisions to create and maintain private websites that only allow Framingham State students, faculty, and staff access to documents, forms, and other information resources through a secure login.
Information Technology Services (ITS) offers limited support for auxiliary or ancillary information systems within the University (a.k.a. “departmental systems”) that are not part of the primary administrative and student information system of record (a.k.a. Banner). These information systems include those not covered by one of the other service descriptions that are used to support; health and human services, campus police, library services, governance, policy administration, among other things. While these systems may be hosted locally within the University’s data center or in the cloud, ITS primarily provides essential technological infrastructure (e.g., network connectivity), varying levels of integration, basic troubleshooting, and security oversight. Responsibility for more comprehensive support for the management and day-to-day administration of these departmental systems typically resides within an administrative office outside of ITS.
This service provides the planning, coordination, and facilitation of activities related to compliance obligations and adherence to standards for risk management, information security, and cybersecurity including; information gathering, generating reports, providing analysis, and follow-up on recommendations or findings.
Information Technology Services (ITS) offers limited support for decentralized enrollment management systems within the University (a.k.a. “departmental systems”) that are not part of the student information system (a.k.a. Banner). These systems, primarily managed by administrative offices, facilitate communications, process support, decision making, and online services associated with enrollment management functions such as; admissions, financial aid, orientation, academic advising, student success, athletics, career services, and alumni relations. Whether hosted locally within the University’s data center or in the cloud, ITS primarily provides essential technological infrastructure (e.g., network connectivity), varying levels of integration, basic troubleshooting, and security oversight. Responsibility for more comprehensive support for the management and day-to-day administration of these departmental systems typically resides within an administrative office outside of ITS.
For non-matriculated students who were unable to successfully complete their online Graduate and Continuing Education registration application in Self Service.