Annual Report 2008–09

73 教 學 輔 助 設 施 Academic Support Facilities 資訊科技服務 基礎設施 資訊科技基礎設施於年內持續鞏固，校園 無線網絡納入中央管理模式後，資訊傳送 愈加暢通。學生可自攜電腦在演講廳、課 室及學生飯堂上網，大學的訪客如校友、 訪問學人以及各類會議參加者也可享無 線網絡服務。 位於碧秋樓的中央電腦房是大學的數據 心臟地帶。由於伺服器數目和裝備不斷 增加，電源環境必須更可靠穩定，電腦 房的不斷電系統遂於二零零九年四月從 500kVA提升至700kVA，確保電源中斷 時，仍能維持主要的資訊科技和網絡服 務。 大學於是年度推行中大通電子卡升級計 劃，新卡採用「拍卡」 運作，免卻插卡步 驟，因而更為耐用，讀卡及處理時間亦 大減。 支援研究與教學 是年度共有三千三百七十二個課程於網 上教學平台發布，較上年度上升百分之九 點三，可見網上教學愈來愈為師生接受。 三個網上教學平台WebCT、Moodle及 CUForum 於是年度升級後，為用戶提供 多項改良及新功能。 為更有效支援校內教學人員推行網上教 學，大學成立「網上教學助理」團隊，協助 教師策劃、開發教材，並建立課程網站， 此外又出版《網上教學電子報》，舉辦「網 上教學博覽」以及多個研討會及工作坊。 建構新學生資訊系統 為迎接三三四新學制的來臨，大學購入 PeopleSoft學生行政管理系統，並着手建 構新的「中大學生資訊系統」。新系統採 用企業資源規劃技術，將有助大學有效管 理學生資訊，以及滿足學生在學甚至畢業 後對大學服務的需求。 提高資訊保安意識 有見資訊保安問題成為社會上的焦點，大 學為教職員及學生舉辦了一系列資訊保安 講座，並透過出版宣傳品和網上推廣，提 高大家對資訊保安的重視與認識。 Computer and Information Technology Infrastructure Efforts to advance the University’s IT infrastructure continued. Almost all lecture theatres, classrooms and most student canteens were Wi-Fi enabled with the new centrally- managed Wi-Fi Model, which gives users better coverage, more consistent interface and easier access than before. A new Wi-Fi service for guests was also introduced for alumni, short-term guests and visitors coming to CUHK for conferences and visits. The Central Computer Room located at Pi Chiu Building plays an important role in maintaining smooth operation of the University’s information systems. To support the ever-increasing number of servers and equipment, the total capacity of the Uninterrupted Power Supply was upgraded from 500kVA to 700kVA in April 2009. This ensures the availability of the critical IT and network services during power outages. A CU Link card upgrade exercise was carried out in the year under review. The new card adopts contactless technology, giving University members a range of benefits including the convenience of tap-to-pass- through campus facilities, greater durability and notably reduced transaction times. Support for Research, Teaching and Learning An encouraging 9.3% growth was recorded in the total number of courses hosted at the three eLearning platforms WebCT, Moodle and CUForum, reaching 3,372. Being an increasingly important supplement to traditional teaching and learning, system upgrades were performed on all the three eLearning platforms to bring new functions and enhanced experience to users. The eLearning support services were further strengthened with the recruitment of a team of eLearning assistants to assist teachers in planning, developing teaching materials and setting up course websites on eLearning platforms. Promotion of eLearning technologies and skills was also done through the eLS@CU Newsletter , eLearning EXPO and a series of seminars and workshops. Development of CUSIS To prepare for the new requirements of the 3+3+4 education reform, the University embarked on a project to develop an integrated student-oriented information system named CUSIS (Chinese University Student Information System). The system, to be built on Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Campus Solutions, an ERP- based student administration management system, will enable CUHK to efficiently manage student-related data throughout their years of study and after their graduation. Information Security Awareness As information security became a pressing concern in society, a series of seminars were conducted for staff and students. User awareness was also enhanced through educational leaflets and online promotion.