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Brigham Young University. Office of Information Technology

 Organization

Administrative History

The Office of Information Technology (est. 2001) provides products, services, and support to meet the technology needs of Brigham Young University.

The Office of IT was established in 2001 and maintains technology systems for the university such as Route Y, Network Connect, AccessPoint Labs, AccessPoint Ports, Computer Rentals, and Media Equipment Delivery. It is administered by the IT Vice President/Chief Information Officer (CIO) who reports directly to the president of the university. IT Vice Presidents/CIO have included Eric L. Denna (2001-2003) and Kelly J. Flanagan (2003- ).

Citation:
BYU organizational history project, via WWW, Mar. 7, 2012: Office of Information Technology (products, services, support to meet technology needs; est. 2001 in reorganization of Information Systems Services; manages Route Y, Network Connect, AccessPoint Labs, AccessPoint Ports, Computer Rentals, Media Equipment Delivery; administered by IT Vice President/Chief Information Officer (CIO), who reports to president; directors include Eric L. Denna (2001-2003), Kelly J. Flanagan (2003- ))

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Office of Information Technology administration files, 1971-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1241 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between inter-department administration, problem management records, policy proposals and plans, installation proposals, system appraisals, annual reports, case studies, mission and goals, public relations records, evaluations, team building records, media services and media marketing correspondence and records, records of Marriott Center sound and lighting, computer processing records, 1971-2009.

Dates: 1971-2009

Office of Information Technology audio-visual collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 951
Scope and Contents

Contains audio and video footage of annual university conferences, forum lectures, dramatic productions, building dedications, firesides, symposia, and other events. Includes materials in following formats: VHS, DVD, CD, 3/4 in. tape, Betacam SP, Hi8, Video 8, mini DV, audiocassette, DVC Pro, and 8 mm. Dates of original recordings span 1976 to 2000.

Dates: 1976-2000

Office of Information Technology records

 Collection — Folder 41: [Barcode: 31197232564143]
Identifier: UA 1241
Scope and Contents

Contains records of the Office of Information Technology and its predecessors, including general files, campus building records, history records, vendor documents and information, financial records, correspondence, and staff meeting minutes. Records relate to the function of the organization in providing technology and information systems to the university, 1966-2009.

Dates: 1966-2009; Majority of material found within 1966-1998

Office of Information Technology records on department history, 1966-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1241 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains records relating to the history of the organization. Includes brochures from the University Computing Services, news clippings, password records, policy committee records, plans, correspondence, histories, system standards, news briefs, job logs, statement of charges, building records, organizational charts, user guides created by Brigham Young University, records on safety inspections and security, accident reports, slides, and journal articles, 1966-1998.

Dates: 1966-2009

Office of Information Technology records on finances and products, 1966-1998

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1241 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains documents relating to processor vendors and other vendors related to the University Computing Services and its predecessors. Includes correspondence, financial records, purchase orders, shipping forms, IBM and Xerox product records, lease notices, and usage reports, 1966-1998.

Dates: 1966-1998

Office of Information Technology records on university buildings, 1968-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1241 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains records for buildings on campus, including floor plans, phone location and set-up records, and cabling plans, 1968-1994.

Dates: 1968-1994

Office of Information Technology records on Virtual Address eXtension (VAX), 1975-1996

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1241 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains historical records regarding Virtual Address eXtension (VAX) and various operating systems. Includes correspondence, invoices, travel documents and itineraries, requests for relief of accountability, committee minutes, and VAX reports, 1975-1996.

Dates: 1975-1996