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UC Davis Information and Educational Technology’s Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) has entered a new stage. Over the past year (2024-2025), the all-volunteer group formalized its leadership and committee structure and successfully completed high-impact projects aimed at boosting engagement among over 250 employees in IET, UC Davis' central IT organization.

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A new era of innovation and collaboration is underway on the UC Davis campus in Sacramento, thanks in part to the technical expertise of Information and Educational Technology (IET). Aggie Square officially opened in May 2025, giving the community a chance to explore the hub of innovation and discovery. The grand opening was 8 years in the making. 

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There’s a new community centered around equity and access in teaching and learning across the UC system and you should join. The UCOP-funded, UC Accessibility (A11Y) Project, is currently in a pilot stage, but founder Katie Healey, an education specialist for hybrid/online pedagogies with the Center for Educational Effectiveness at UC Davis, has big plans.

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The 2025 Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology (SITT) marked thirty years of the annual event. Organizers and attendees agreed it was a big success. 

One attendee said, “I love the variety of topics and that there are so many different departments represented,” and another shared their favorite part of SITT was, "learning what other faculty across UC Davis are thinking about and pursuing.”

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Information and Educational Technology (IET) is thrilled to announce that UC Davis has successfully met the May 28 deadline for the Cybersecurity Mandate 2025. This milestone reflects months of dedicated collaboration, rigorous implementation, and unwavering commitment to securing our university's digital environment.

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Getting a new phone can be a challenge – comparing models, finding the right price, negotiating with your carrier on coverage plans, transferring all your important data to the new device. It’s a process that can take a sizable chunk of your change, your time, and sometimes, your patience.