help@spu.edu | 206-281-2982

The Computer Information Systems Department (CIS) exists to serve the SPU faculty, staff and student community, specifically in relation to the technologies for the academic and business functions of the university. CIS reports to the Office of Business and Planning, however; its support role extends to all facets and departments within the university. CIS manages a number of core university technology resources, including but not limited to:

  • Banner Information System - the university's primary administrative system
  • Classroom instructional technology
  • Core servers and hardware components of the campus network
  • Campus network (wired, wireless) and Internet uplink connection
  • Faculty and staff desktop and laptop computers
  • Software licenses (Microsoft, McAfee, SPSS, etc.) and software distribution & resale
  • Campus email system (Microsoft Exchange)
  • Specialized/special purpose central database servers
  • SPU's main web site, select departmental web sites, and the CIS Help Pages
  • Telecommunications systems, including telephone, voicemail, unified messaging, cableTV
  • Walk-in, email and telephone support via the CIS Help Desk (Lower Marston)

For assistance with Blackboard or Chalk & Wire (E-Portfolio) please contact Instructional Technology Services (ITS) at 206-281-2122.

   CIS Staff Hours, Location & Contacts
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Assistant Vice President for Technology Services (CIO)

Dave Tindall

Assistant Director

Gerard Duguay

Application Systems

Micah Schaafsma (Manager)
Sharon Fernandez

Micah Ransdell

Jason Herrman Josh Meier

Central Systems

Jerry Essenpreis (Manager)
Jason Stoops
Mike Dunphy

HelpDesk

Chris Cotten (Manager)
Karen Harms

Micro Systems

Eric Deister (Manager)
Dan Agun

David Sundquist

Daryl Siu
Jon Knipp

Network and Communications

Gerard Duguay (Manager)

Mike Clark

Robin Kundert
Ryan Mullaney

Download CIS Organizational Chart (Dec 2007)

Contact CIS

Phone:  206-281-2982
Email: help@spu.edu
In Person:  Lower Marston Hall, Campus Map

Hours

Weekday operational hours are M–F, 7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Ask CIS

Complete the Ask CIS Email Form