Information Technology Organization Chart

DIRECTOR
Tom Knapp

Leads the university efforts to define and execute progressive information technology programs. Provides strategic direction and coordination of services through the supervision of the managers of Educational Technology, Farha Medical Library and Information Technology Services.

Administrative Assistant
Anita Peeters

Provides administrative support to the Director of Information Technology. Assists in coordinating communications between the combined units of IT by providing reports and insights into the functional and financial status of the division

Manager
Educational Technology
Tom Knapp

Manages unit, oversees all production projects within Ed Tech, manages web design and development for the Wichita Web site.

Assistant Director
Information Technology Services
Penni Smith

Provides leadership in the investigation, implementation, and administration of new and existing technologies. Responsible for insuring the integrity, availability, and computer software/hardware, LAN/WAN infrastructure, file/print services, e-mail, business software applications, and remote access. Assesses needs and operation of the unit; consults on telecommunications and audiovisual needs

Database Developer
Ellen Manning

Supports in-house Access databases, consultant for designing and development of new databases, designs database applications

Network Specialist
Bill Conlee

NetWare administration and support, GroupWise administration and support, automated application distribution via ZEN, data backup/restore operations, escalation level support to techs

Network Specialist
John Maksimowicz

Provides telecomm equipment support, administers PBX switch, installs phone, LAN, and AV wiring and equipment, serves as telecomm liaison

Web Designer/Developer
Steve Sipult

Designer and developer for the Wichita Web site, develops multimedia presentations and applications

Network Specialist
Mike Vogts

NT server support, NetWare administration and support, data backup/restore operations, software and hardware support, manages helpdesk requests via e-mail, automated anti-virus dat file updates

Network Specialist
Curtis Scott

Emphasis on account management and daily interaction with the support techs

Graphic Designer/Medical Illustrator
James Tyree

Graphic design and medical illustration, creates graphics and designs for slides, overheads, posters, journal articles, web pages, digitizes text and other documents

Support Tech
Becky Bruner

Provides software and hardware support, student palm project, assists with helpdesk requests

Support Tech
Ruby Buller

Delivers computer training, provides software support, help desk requests via e-mail

Photographer
Mike Shepherd

Handles all photography both film and digital for the Wichita campus, digitizes photos, slides, X-Rays, MRIs, etc., produces PowerPoint and other visual aids for presentations

Support Tech
Daniel Miller

Provides software and hardware support, student palm project, assists with helpdesk requests

Support Tech
Dick Smith

Provides software and hardware support to departments, assists with helpdesk requests, manages surplus equipment and parts

Mail and Copy Services
Lyle Brown

Provides mail and copy services

Support Tech
Jim Tyrell

Provides software and hardware support, student palm project, assists with helpdesk requests

Coordinator
Katie Zarchan

Provides front desk support for networking and telecomm AV units, assists with scheduling videoconferencing and AV requests, processes billing for services

Administrative Specialist
Joni Campbell

Provides clerical support for Ed Tech, administrative support for the manager, handles all billing and purchasing for unit, proofs production jobs, handles bubble sheet scanning jobs