Dx     BEACH PICTURES: A-Z

INTRODUCTION

A beach in Rio, Brazil.
Our strategic plan, known as the Beach Picture, outlines the vision of what our organization will look like in five years' time. It reflects our commitment to ensuring that we can enjoy a relaxing time at the beach, confident that everything is running smoothly back at the office. Within this plan, the objectives of our Dx division are focused on pursuing excellence and providing the best possible technological experience for our students, faculty, and staff.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

A. UVU is a recognized innovator and thought leader in higher education digital transformation. 

We assess our current position, identify ways to increase our engagement with the higher education community, and build a reputable presence in the industry.

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B. Dx provides substantial engaged learning experiences for students. 

We mentor students, providing them with meaningful opportunities to gain experience and boost their careers!

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C. Dx employees engage socially and professionally at UVU and in the technology community. 

Everyone benefits when we personally and professionally engage with our university community and the technology industry. 

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D. Dx leverages the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

We transform and elevate our services with the power of AI and machine learning. We imagine the possibilities and pursue them. 

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USER EXPERIENCE 

E. Students and faculty have a consistent experience with technology from class to class.

We streamline and simplify the university's technology. By enforcing standardization, we create a uniform experience for all students, faculty, and staff.

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F. Technology is primed and ready for users prior to the first day of class or work.

Processes, technology, equipment, paperwork, and other "first-day" resources are optimized and easily accessible. 

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G. Students can access information and act on it via their mobile devices.

UVU's mobile app provides students with essential services and critical information, allowing them to manage their academic careers via mobile devices. 

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H. An employee mobile app promotes efficiency and access to information and services.

UVU's employee app helps employees manage complex tasks and responsibilities by providing streamlined access to information and services. 

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I. Students can access necessary technology resources on and off campus. 

No matter where students are, we provide the technology and information they need to interact with the university and manage their education.

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J. Users' communication methods are standardized, simplified, and consistent. 

Our communication standards, methods, and processes are easy to access, understand, and act on. Dx communications are clear, concise, consistent, and coordinated. 

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K. Employees can access personalized and curated data to make informed decisions. 

By making data more accessible across our organization, we drive better outcomes and create incredible innovations. 

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L. Hybrid meetings are technologically seamless.

We are sensitive to the challenges of hybrid meetings, yet we have solutions that balance technology, meeting design, and culture to create a seamless experience for all participants.

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SUPPORT & SERVICE

M. Individuals can get real-time answers to their questions.

We answer users' questions and lead them to solutions through chatbots, machine learning, and AI. 

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N. Dx monitors our system's statuses and fixes issues before users are adversely affected.

We intercept and address issues by taking responsibility for and proactively monitoring our systems. 

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O. UVU campuses have reliable cellular coverage and networks.

We are committed to providing reliable network and cellular access to all students and faculty across every UVU campus. To achieve this, we test equipment consistently and pursue partnerships with cell vendors.

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P. Users access standard technologies via self-service and request exceptions via a clear process.

Students, faculty, and staff are able to understand what technologies we offer, access self-service tools, and request help when they encounter exceptions. 

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Dx INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS

Q. All IT assets are managed in a central database.

Our database tracks all our configuration items (hardware and software components used in IT services) and the relationships between them. This data helps us make confident decisions about purchasing, maintenance, upgrades, and more. 

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R. All services have defined and tested business continuity plans.

Our comprehensive business continuity plans guide us through crises, thus ensuring that the university remains operational and that students, faculty, and staff can access the services they need. 

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S. All workflows are optimized, documented, and digitized.

We engage in business process improvements that optimize how we work. Individuals in Dx play a pivotal role in this effort by optimizing, documenting, and digitizing their processes.

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T. Data is governed, reliable, secure, and available via self-service.

Data governance helps us to understand who owns, has access to, can view, and interprets the data. Additionally, it enables us to make data available for self-service and share it with relevant stakeholders.

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U. The directory, role, and identity management system is accurate and updates automatically.

Accurate and automatic data updates guarantee that information (especially relating to people in Dx) is reliable, safe, and accessible. 

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V. Dx updates infrastructure and classroom technology in line with industry-standard life cycles.

By thoughtfully planning update cycles and notifying those affected, we ensure that everyone's experiences with infrastructure and classroom technology are reliable, predictable, and easy.

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W. Products and services are designed with a "user-first" approach.

Our customers' needs are first and foremost in our minds as we design services and processes. Rather than making systems convenient for us, we prioritize the customers' experiences and perspectives. 

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X. Development processes reflect industry best practices. 

Our software development and testing processes follow best practices. Industry standards dictate how we program, develop, and test our products, software, systems, services, and job descriptions.

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Y. Architecture standards are documented, published, and followed.

We document and publish our blueprints for architecture standards. When building services, we adhere to our standards. 

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Z. Dx has a strategic financial plan to maintain and innovate product and service offerings. 

We have a perfect understanding of our financial situation and a clear vision of where we want to go with our products and services. We use data to maintain what we have, innovate on our offerings, and plan for the future. 

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