In semester 1 2018/19. a staff survey entitled “How do you use CIT’s Staff Gateway (intranet)?” was conducted. This survey revealed that many staff relied heavily on a number of key features of Gateway, in particular: Access to key IT Systems Access to our most prominent organisational documents (Policies, Forms and Procedures) Access to a Staff Search However, the survey also revealed that staff found it extremely difficult to keep up to date with the variety of activities going on across the various CIT campuses. In response to this survey, Workvivo was launched in March 2019 as CIT’s relatively new Staff Portal - it provides all of the key features identified as useful by staff in the original survey plus: It’s designed to bring what’s happening in CIT to life in a relevant, intuitive and highly engaging manner It allows for the creation of an emotional connection between what CIT is trying to achieve and the great work ofCIT’s staff This workshop will be divided into two parts: Part 1: For Users - this part of the workshop showed how Workvivo can be used by the everyday user. It provided an overview of the functionality within Workvivo to enable attendees to: Access to CIT IT Systems & Key Documents Create posts/shouts outs/events/articles/notifications Search within the application Understand the reporting capabilities within the application Understand how the application can improve internal communications Part II: For Space Owners - this part of the workshop focussed on the use of Spaces within Workvivo – a Space is an interest group with members. It provided attendees with an overview of the functionality within Workvivo and enabled them to Create a Space Create posts/shouts outs/events/articles/notifications from within a Space Understand the reporting capabilities for a Space within the application Join a Space

Cybersecurity, also referred to as computer security or IT security, involves the methods of protecting computer systems, data, and networks from access to and attacks by unauthorized users. These attacks typically have a malicious intent, and frequently involve accessing and possibly stealing data or personal information, extorting money, or disrupting business operations. Cyber criminals often rely heavily on an organisation’s users making mistakes so regardless of the sophistication of the organisation’s technical cybersecurity setup, if individual users make mistakes it can undermine these technical defences. This workshop aimed to raise the awareness as staff members around potential cybersecurity threats and what each staff member can do help - thereby keeping their own and CIT’s systems, data, and networks secure. In the context of cyber security, attendees: Gained insight into what is cybersecurity and the potential threats to CIT Gained an understanding of how CIT protects itself against these threats Learned some practical and easy ways that they can assist in the fight against cyber attack View Resources Thursday, 5th September 2019 09:30- 10:30 Workvivo - for Users & Space Owners Presented By: Claire Leonard, Project Manager, IT Services, CIT Workshop Description In semester 1 2018/19. a staff survey entitled “How do you use CIT’s Staff Gateway (intranet)?” was conducted. This survey revealed that many staff relied heavily on a number of key features of Gateway, in particular: Access to key IT Systems Access to our most prominent organisational documents (Policies, Forms and Procedures) Access to a Staff Search However, the survey also revealed that staff found it extremely difficult to keep up to date with the variety of activities going on across the various CIT campuses. In response to this survey, Workvivo was launched in March 2019 as CIT’s relatively new Staff Portal - it provides all of the key features identified as useful by staff in the original survey plus: It’s designed to bring what’s happening in CIT to life in a relevant, intuitive and highly engaging manner It allows for the creation of an emotional connection between what CIT is trying to achieve and the great work ofCIT’s staff This workshop will be divided into two parts: Part 1: For Users - this part of the workshop showed how Workvivo can be used by the everyday user. It provided an overview of the functionality within Workvivo to enable attendees to: Access to CIT IT Systems & Key Documents Create posts/shouts outs/events/articles/notifications Search within the application Understand the reporting capabilities within the application Understand how the application can improve internal communications Part II: For Space Owners - this part of the workshop focussed on the use of Spaces within Workvivo – a Space is an interest group with members. It provided attendees with an overview of the functionality within Workvivo and enabled them to Create a Space Create posts/shouts outs/events/articles/notifications from within a Space Understand the reporting capabilities for a Space within the application Join a Space. View Resources 11:00- 13:00 Recognising and Challenging our Unconscious Biases Facilitated By: On behalf of the Athena SWAN Office, CIT: Maria Cullinane, Lecturer, Process, Energy & Transport Engineering, CIT Mary Cooney, Lecturer, Applied Social Studies, CIT Workshop Description Unconscious bias refers to the stereotypes, both negative and positive, that exist in our subconscious and affect our behaviour. It can affect workplaces and organisations and can introduce unintentional discrimination which results in poor decision making. Unconscious Bias can be a huge setback in creating a truly diverse and inclusive workplace. The main goal of this workshop was to raise awareness of this important issue amongst staff and give a flavour of further training that is planned for the coming year, in response to CIT’s commitment to Athena SWAN. It was hoped that by encouraging us all to recognise and challenge our own unconscious biases that we can effect positive change within CIT and create a truly diverse and inclusive workspace to the benefit of all. Those attending this workshop: Gained an understanding of what unconscious bias is Were exposed to some of their own unconscious biases Were provided with some simple tools/techniques to adjust these automatic patterns of thinking, View Resources 14:00- 15:00 Referencing, Plagiarism and the use of Referencing Software – How CIT Library can assist you and your students Presented By: Michael Costello, Deputy Librarian, CIT Colm O’Rourke, Senior Library Assistant, CIT Workshop Description In recent years, the issues of poor referencing skills and plagiarism have become a significant concern for higher education practitioners. In many instances’ students are often unaware of the problems associated with plagiarism since copying from various sources has unfortunately become the norm. This problem is further compounded by the fact that many students often struggle to understand the importance and basics of essential referencing techniques. This workshop: Highlighted how CIT Library staff can assist academic staff convey the importance of referencing to their students, helping them to avoid various forms of plagiarism. Explained how online referencing software can be easily utilised to ensure effective and consistent referencing when completing notes, essays and assignments. View Resources 15:15- 16:30 “A&E Clinic” - How to best work with Admissions & Exams Facilitated By: Lenka Forrest, Administrative Officer, Admissions & Examinations, CIT Workshop Description The Admissions & Examinations Offices are two of the key offices on campus that both staff and students interact with on a regular basis throughout the academic year. The Admissions Office is responsible for managing the Institute’s admission processes, which includes: Registration of new, continuing, part-time, postgraduate and repeating students Managing student contact information Module Enrolments & Free Choice Electives for students Deferrals of Modules/Semesters/Full Academic Years Withdrawals from courses Recognition of Prior Learning Applications by students Provision of official CIT stamp/letters for various purposes While, the Examinations Office is responsible for managing the Institute’s examination processes which includes: Exam Paper Submission, Review & Distribution Preparation & Communication of Examination Timetables Invigilation of Examinations Provision of exam supports for students registered with the Disability Support Service Issuing of Examination Results Viewing of Examination Scripts Assessment Appeals and Correction of Errors/Omissions Management of Academic Honesty, Plagiarism and Infringements Management of Individual Extenuating Circumstances Relating to Examinations and Assessment Conferrings Issuing of Award Parchments & Transcripts of Results At one of their busiest times of the year, the Admissions & Examinations have kindly offered to provide what it hopes is the first of a series of “A&E clinics” for staff. This first clinic focussed on: Awareness and Access to CIT’s Admissions/Examinations procedures and policies Key personnel/dates that staff should be aware of for Admissions/Examinations purposes Common Admissions/Examinations issues that occur and how best to manage same Providing an update on MAXe -the CIT Exam Paper Management System, which covered: Lessons learnt from year 1 Updates/enhancements to be rolled out this year Future enhancements