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Class of Fall 2023: College of Business graduate Joe Lubomirski

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As a kindergartener, Joe Lubomirski, wrote basic computer applications on his family’s Apple IIe, a 1983 model that was touted as the most efficient Apple to date. “My dad was a computer guy and I grew up working on them,” Lubomirski says. “Computers are more than fun; they improve our lives. I knew what field I wanted to go into at an early age.”

Now an information technology professional of 20-plus years, 51��Ƶ-Dearborn’s director of security, infrastructure and operations continues to explore what’s newest and needed in the computing world. However, after he earned a promotion to a managerial position, Lubomirski realized that he needed to go from Number Munchers — that’s a throwback Apple II game from the same era as The Oregon Trail — to number cruncher. He also wanted to learn about leadership skills, team development and motivation, and other aspects of workplace management.

Lubomirski, seeing that top leaders often had MBAs, decided to pursue one of his own. Recognizing that 51��Ƶ-Dearborn’s MBA program offered online flexibility and ranked among the best in the state, he enrolled. And now, on Dec. 16, he’s looking forward to turning that tassel.

“I saw that a business education is beneficial, no matter your field. I’m an IT guy, but I wanted to better understand finances and budgets, organization culture, logistics and project management,” Lubomirski says. “An MBA could give me that.”

As he progressed in his program, he saw how the lessons he was learning directly applied to the work he was doing.

For example, he says his Organizational Behavior course helped him realize why some people offer solutions and others wait for direction. “As a manager, I value my team’s expert opinions and want to hear what they think a solution could be when we run into challenges. But some team members were hesitant to tell me what they thought,” he says. “Through the class, I learned that this could be due, in part, to cultural differences and experiences with leadership that were different from my more collaborative style. It gave me insight that I didn’t have before. I now ask for feedback differently.”

Since starting his MBA, Lubomirski says he’s continued to seek out leadership professional development opportunities. He earned a Certified Information Systems Security Professional certificate in 2021 and completed the MOR Leaders Program in 2022.

“Once you learn how others are doing things and how it can help you in what you do every day, you want to know more,” he says. “Sometimes I think about how my younger self could have benefited from knowing this stuff. It might have saved me from some growing pains as a professional. But it’s better later than never.”

Calling himself a “more seasoned” student, Lubomirski says the biggest challenge of returning to school was balancing full-time work, family time — Lubomirski and his wife Janelle have four kids ages 7 to 13 — and sleep. But he says a supportive boss, team and family, along with the 51��Ƶ-Dearborn staff tuition credit and a plethora of newly honed leadership skills made the journey worthwhile. And, unlike some of The Oregon Trail wagons Lubomirski guided as a kid on the family's Apple IIe, he successfully made it to his destination.

“There’s always more to learn, but I’m happy with what I’ve gained,” he says. “I’ve always known how leveraging computers can make practices more efficient and I’ve learned the same can be said about good leadership skills.”

Article by Sarah Tuxbury.

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51��Ƶ-Dearborn’s Director of Security, Infrastructure and Operations Joe Lubomirski has solid IT skills, but he wanted to grow as a leader. So the U-M employee of 20-plus years enrolled in the MBA program.

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Summer 25, Session 2 End of Term Prod. Freeze

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Updates and changes to business applications will not be made during this period.

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Summer 25, Session 1 End of Term Prod. Freeze

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Winter 25 - End of Term ITS Production Freeze

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Coming soon: Campus Tech Shop

stuxbury — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:48:20 +0000

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U-M Tech Shop logo

A technology store and repair center will be just steps away from your classroom.

A collaboration between 51��Ƶ-Dearborn and U-M Information and Technology Services departments is bringing a Tech Shop to campus this fall.

Located in the University Center, a 700-square-foot storefront space will sell items like laptops, iPads and technology equipment at academic pricing, which is often the most discounted price available. It will also have certified Apple, Dell, and HP repair. The construction, which will affect a portion of the Bookstore, will begin in May. A grand opening will take place this fall.

The U-M system currently offers technology equipment through stores on the Ann Arbor campus and on the U-M Computer Showcase website — which will soon be rebranded to have the U-M Tech Shop name — where the 51��Ƶ-Dearborn community can shop.

However, the Dearborn ITS group wanted to bring a physical shop to campus so 51��Ƶ-Dearborn students, faculty and staff had access to a convenient, more immediate and personalized place to go for their technology needs. Departments also order items at the Tech Shop at the same prices as M-Marketsite and have same-day or next-day delivery for in-stock items.

“We saw there was a hole in tech support and proposed a way to fill it. We hear that many students, faculty and staff are going to Ann Arbor or Novi to have someone they trust repair their computers. It’s a big deal when you have something break and you need to drive an hour to get help. We want people to be able to stop in on their way to class or to their office,” said Carrie Shumaker, director of information technology, strategy and operations and chief information officer. Shumaker says the store will also serve Henry Ford College students, faculty, and staff.

Shumaker says the 51��Ƶ-Dearborn Tech Shop will have a similar layout to an Apple store — Apple recently approved the store’s design — and will have staff on hand to answer questions; in addition to a U-M staff member, there will be part-time employment opportunities for 51��Ƶ-Dearborn students to work in the store. The team is also working to make it possible for students to charge items to their student account and for faculty/staff to make installment payments through payroll deduction.

For more information about the 51��Ƶ-Dearborn Tech Shop, contact Shumaker.

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A collaboration between 51��Ƶ-Dearborn and U-M Information and Technology Services departments is bringing a Tech Shop to campus this fall.

Carrie Shumaker named ITS director, CIO

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Carrie Shumaker named ITS director, CIO admin Mon, 09/18/2017 - 08:57

Carrie Shumaker

Carrie Shumaker won’t leave you lost in translation.

Named the director of information technology, strategy and operations in the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) and chief information officer Sept. 1, Shumaker has always had an interest in bridging information through effective communication.

She served as an editor of her college newspaper to take information and craft it in an understandable way for the audience. As an undergraduate student, she took foreign language classes and majored in Spanish.

During her senior year, a college career adviser pointed out a different field—one that still played into her communication interests—and she found her path: information technology.

“Information technology is a tangible output that benefits people. I love it,” she said. “I can both understand IT speak and make it relatable to those who may not. For progress, having a message translated effectively is essential.”

Shumaker, who has served as interim campus ITS director since December, is responsible for leading the development, implementation and administration of comprehensive information technology strategies, policies and procedures that support the university’s mission and goals.

“When I told people I was coming to 51��Ƶ-Dearborn, I was told of the family environment it has. It’s true,” she said. “There is a harmony. Our work here is to benefit our students and, through them, society. Everyone believes in this campus’ mission to transform lives and we all feel it.”

Since December, Shumaker has provided strategic direction on numerous campus priorities such as Banner upgrades and the implementation of the campus constituent relations management system and has re-established and repopulated campus IT governance committees.

Always up for a challenge, Shumaker said she enjoys the nature of the IT field.

“Even if you know the prevailing technology at the time, you aren’t going to be an expert long unless you keep challenging yourself. Everything changes so fast. And that’s the pace I like.”

Shumaker, who worked in information technology at 51��Ƶ-Ann Arbor for 16 years, said she felt the Dearborn campus’ energy—through interacting with students and staff—almost as soon as she began: She saw engineering students and faculty work together on projects in the Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems. She observed the strong work ethic of her student interns. And she heard from students what attending 51��Ƶ-Dearborn means to them.

“These students are coming here to change their lives. Many are first generation. Many are working full time. Many have children and other responsibilities,” she said. “What we do in ITS connects students to the university, which helps them accomplish their goals. That is an amazing thing to be a part of.”

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Shumaker has served as interim campus ITS director since December.

Above and beyond: Chancellor honors exceptional employees at recognition event

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Above and beyond: Chancellor honors exceptional employees at recognition event admin Mon, 09/19/2016 - 13:55

“How is this campus as successful as we are in furthering our mission, in educating our students, impacting our community? It is the commitment and engagement of the staff and faculty at 51��Ƶ-Dearborn,” said Chancellor Daniel Little at the event’s breakfast and program, which took place over the summer in Fairlane Center North. “I am honored to recognize some exceptionally wonderful people in an already exceptional group.”

Winners of the five recognition awards were nominated by staff, faculty and students—44 letters of support were sent in this year—and the recipients were selected by the 2015-2016 Staff Recognition Committee.

Chancellor’s Staff Recognition Awards

Exceptional Service Award

Robert Simpson, Information Technology Services, senior desktop support specialist

Have you been in a conference room or a classroom that was recently upgraded? If so, you’ve experienced one area of Simpson’s impact. In addition to his many IT tasks, Simpson was the lead in developing the A/V standard for classrooms and is consulted across campus on the work he’s done to bring 51��Ƶ-Dearborn to the digital age.

Exceptional Performance Award

Soraya Patton, Registrar’s Office, associate registrar

Because of her calm, collected, detail-oriented nature, Patton oversees the 51��Ƶ-Dearborn commencement ceremonies and has made sure each is flawless. This year, because of the large graduating class, she organized the campus’ Winter 2016 graduation in Ann Arbor. Although it was a new venue and she had to plan from 30 miles away, she created a memorable, well-organized ceremony that was enjoyed by the thousands in attendance.

Exceptional Service to the Metropolitan Community and University Award

William Emerson, Veterans’ Affairs coordinator

Emerson is not just the coordinator of the three-year-old office, he also has worked tirelessly to develop the programming, outreach efforts and student veteran opportunities. He has worked with a number of veteran organizations at the federal, state and city level. But not only is he promoting University of Michigan-Dearborn, he is—even more importantly—reaching student veterans and linking them to new educational goals and opportunities.

Exceptional Long Term Achievement Award

Patricia Rutkowski, Mardigian Library, senior information resources assistant

In 1981—when she began—the library’s collection was mostly paper books and journals. Today, there are still paper materials, but the vast majority of the collection is digital and online. Not only did Rutkowski transfer and add to her information resources skills, she was always looking for “what was next” and was open to trying something new to advance the university library and bring the best and latest information to students, faculty and staff.

Exceptional Team Award

CASL Advising and Records

This team of dynamic individuals works with students from the point of admission to graduation. They assist students—recognizing and addressing issues of concern—on finding success, becoming engaged with the university and developing the right path for each educational journey. The office served more than 4,000 students during the past academic year.

Team members include:
Lisa Andrews, academic adviser
Frances DeYoung, academic records assistant
Marlene Dupre, academic records assistant director
Susanne Gassel, senior adviser
Anita Miller, academic adviser
Marie Shearer, academic adviser, retired
Jesse Stanghini, academic adviser
Giannina Wilson, academic adviser
Karen Wittkopp, academic advising director

Milestone Work Anniversaries

5 years
Ismael Ahmed, William Carter, Maria Gonzalez, Jennifer Irwin, Ann Lampkin-Williams, Kristin McDonough, Marsha Miller, Paul Pollard, Keith Putnam, Stephen Perkola, Karen Shea, Annette Sieg, Carla Vecchiola, Fred Thompson, Tommy Williams

10 years
Rebekah Awood, Paul Bielich, Keisha Blevins, Mike Callahan, Karen Cristian, Rhoderick Foney, Joseph Goraj, Lusine Hambardzumyan, Nikki Hollandsworth, Janice Jones, Monica Porter, Vivian Saroki-Keller, Tameka Simmons, Sue Steiner, Maureen Sytsma, Joanna Tennant, Robin Wagner

15 years
Shelly Harris, Thomas Hissong, Inessa Karasik, Daniel E. Little, Tiffany Mara, Dorothy McLeer, James Raredon, Belinda Soliz, Bernadette Trisko

20 years
David Blacker, Kurt Cafini, Deb Coleman, Laura Drabczyk, Linda Lapansee, Gerald Ottenbreit, Jr., Karl Perez, Felicia Sanders, Judith Starosta, Patricia Turnbull

25 years
Mike Gibson, William Keener, Katharine Markotan, Grace Williams

30 years
Pamela Chmiel, Susan Cushnier, Marlene Gordon, John Loreto, Dennis Underwood, Susan Wells

35 years
M. Jeanne Girard, Michele Rushman, Nancy Kachman Wojtas

Awards

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Spanning from years of exceptional service to exceptional service during the past academic year, more than 70 members of the 51��Ƶ-Dearborn community were honored during the 2015-2016 Chancellor Staff Recognition Award Ceremony.

ITS updates: M+Box shared accounts; changes to Google TOS won't affect 51��ƵICH accounts

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ITS updates: M+Box shared accounts; changes to Google TOS won't affect 51��ƵICH accounts admin Tue, 10/22/2013 - 10:56

The University's M+Box cloud storage service recently expanded to include shared accounts. They offer 200GB quotas and are available at no cost to departments or other groups that need collaborative storage.

The accounts allow files to be stored and shared between multiple owners, and data remains assigned to that function even when individuals move on. Shared M+Box accounts are set up with a standard folder, and co-owners can access the files from their personal M+Box accounts. This avoids the requirement for a separate login. Each co-owner can add files to the shared accounts that are applied against the 200GB quota, rather than their personal 50GB quota.

Learn more or request a shared account at U-M's M+Box website.

Changes to Google terms of service won’t affect 51��ƵICH accounts
Google recently announced changes to its Consumer Terms of Service (TOS) that are scheduled to go live on November 11, 2013. However, they do not affect Google Apps for Education users, including anyone logged in under their 51��ƵICH account.

The TOS changes affect how your Google Profile name and photos might be handled after interacting with other Google services. One of the changes includes “shared endorsements,” which display consumer reviews or ratings from your Google friends and could cause your Profile name and photos to appear in shared endorsements that Google displays in ads. These changes may affect any personal Google accounts that you maintain separately from the university’s M+Google.

Although you might see messaging throughout M+Google about the Terms of Service updates, Google has informed the university that the changes will not be available to Google Apps users until a later date. In addition, once they do become available, they will be optional and controlled by U-M’s Google system administrators, who can prevent 51��ƵICH users from appearing in shared endorsements on Google ads. The default setting will be “Off” and there are no plans to turn this option on at U-M.

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M+Box now offers shared accounts

ITS updates: ITS and Mardigian Library partner for support

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ITS updates: ITS and Mardigian Library partner for support admin Wed, 09/25/2013 - 08:05

The program provides the Library with the full resources of the ITS Help Desk team, and offers ITS the opportunity to expand their experience supporting academic desktop and classroom technology. The ML Systems team will continue to support library-specific technologies.

During the pilot, Mike Kmiec, desktop support specialist, will work as a key member of the ITS team to help develop an integrated approach for delivering technical support to the Library and other partners on campus.

Bob Goffeney, director of IT strategy and operations, worked closely with Elaine Logan, Mardigian Library director, to craft the Neighborhood IT arrangement. “I am very excited about this partnership between ITS and ML and am looking forward to working more closely with the Library on their technology,” he said. “We are very happy to have Mike Kmiec join ITS and help us further develop our support model.”

The Neighborhood IT collaboration was implemented September 3, 2013, to coincide with Fall term.

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Information Technology Services and Mardigian Library have partnered on a yearlong pilot program called “Neighborhood IT.”

Protect your 51��ƵICH password to avoid identity theft

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Protect your 51��ƵICH password to avoid identity theft admin Fri, 09/20/2013 - 10:58

These fake websites captured 51��ƵICH passwords, and criminals used the passwords to login to Wolverine Access. The criminals then tried to change the direct deposit information for staff paychecks. This type of attack is called “spear phishing”, a more insidious and directed form of phishing that tricks you by appearing to come from official U-M sources.

Please be aware that if criminals get your 51��ƵICH password, they have access not only to your email, but to personally identifiable information about you in Wolverine Access. A new video on 51��Ƶ-Ann Arbor’s Safe Computing website describes this threat and explains what you can do to protect yourself. There are also links to a brief, written summary of the video and to news articles about the password thefts that happened over the summer.

Learn how to recognize and protect yourself and the university from criminal spear phishing attempts: http://www.safecomputing.umich.edu/main/phishing_alerts/spear-phish.php

Remember, U-M will never ask you to confirm your identity or account, or to provide your 51��ƵICH password through email.

For more tips about safe computing, visit 51��Ƶ-Ann Arbor’s Safe Computing website: http://safecomputing.umich.edu

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Over the summer, University of Michigan saw a new twist on criminal “phishing” attacks. Criminals sent fraudulent email that directed university community members to fake U-M login websites.