Author Archives: Paul Marchant

Fall 2025 Student Software Image – Software Requests

When?

Due before Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Why?

We ask you to review the list of software (attached herein) with the lens of modernizing our current software stack within our student images. Where possible, we should be replacing aged software with more current applications. Program Deans and Chairs are aware of this initiative, and we suggest you work with your Program Coordinators on suitable application selection.

What’s the impact?

Fleming ITS is beginning the annual task of preparing the student software image used to refresh all common-use student PCs every August. Further to the annual task, the current version of the Windows Operating System (Windows 10) is slated to be replaced within the next two years. The current list of software contains titles that are not supported under the upcoming Windows OS nor are they certified for the future replacement desktops.

You may also request any additions or version upgrades for modern software meeting the above criteria for the upcoming academic year. Please do so by submitting a TDX ticket.

The cut-off date for software request submissions will be June 3rd, 2025. This gives ITS time to build, test and deploy the new image to all common-use student workstations at the College, prior to the start of the fall semester.

 

Cybersecurity Awareness – Don’t fall for fake grant or job offers

Phishing emails are a regular occurrence, a cyber threat lurking in your inbox. While Fleming makes every effort to reduce phishing emails, no system is perfect, and your awareness is key to protect yourself from phishing scams. Always exercise extra caution with any emails offering grants, bursaries or job offers.

Be aware of trusted sources for College information:

7 Red Flags of Phishing

You can increase your awareness by being able to spot the 7 Red Flags of Phishing. View them here.

What should you do if you suspect or spot a phish?

  • Report a Phish: In Outlook (desktop or web), click on the [ Report ] button.  After making the report, the email is automatically deleted.
  • If the email appears to be from someone you know, reach out to the sender through a different channel. i.e. Call the sender of the message on the phone and ask them if they sent you the message.
  • If unsure, just remember – When in doubt – Throw it out! And just delete the email.

Where can I go for further assistance?

Scheduled Maintenance – Emergency Notification System (ENS) – 2025-03-12

When?

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, from 9:00 PM to 11:59 PM.

Why?

Perform maintenance services on the server infrastructure.

What’s the impact?

During the maintenance window, users at the College will hear TESTING of the Emergency Notification System.

During the maintenance period, there will be no impact to the Fleming Safe App. In the event of an emergency on campus, official messaging notification will be communicated via Fleming Safe App.

Scheduled Maintenance – Evolve / PeopleSoft – PeopleTools 8.60 Upgrade – 2025-03-08

When?

Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Why?

To upgrade PeopleTools from 8.58 to 8.60.

What’s the impact?

The Evolve production system will be offline during the specified maintenance window. During this time, the Evolve Fleming Portal (FP), Campus Solution (CS), Finance, and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems will be unavailable.

Note: The maintenance will not affect myCampus, D2L, Office365 (email, OneDrive, MS Teams), or other IT services.

Service Restored – Internet & Network Access

When?

Monday March 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Why?

An issue with the college’s upstream Internet provider was impacting Fleming’s Internet access and access to other resources.

What’s the impact?

Our provider has identified and addressed the issue, which has restored stable access to and from Fleming resources.

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