Through innovative use of information technologies, the division provides services and infrastructure to support communication, education, and training and foster regional and global learning communities. We specialize in offering audio, video, and web-based collaboration tools to municipalities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and research institutions.
Information Technology Services
Providing information technologies for teaching and learning, administration and outreach, and managing NIU's IT infrastructure.
NIUNet
Planning and implementation of a 2200 mile, high-speed broadband network across the northern Illinois region.
WNIU/WNIJ Public Radio
Inspiring and informing adults in northern Illinois with programs that share ideas, encourage thought, and create community.
Broadband Development Group
Providing broadband connectivity solutions to clients and partners in Illinois.
Illinois Rural HealthNet
Linking rural Illinois hospitals and clinics with specialists at larger facilities throughout the world with high-speed, fiber-optic network.
eLearning Services
Consulting in design, development, management, utilization, and evaluation of online education to NIU and global partners.
Illinois Interactive Report Card (IIRC)
Informing educators and the public about school performance with Illinois' official online report card and school improvement site.
Illinois Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (ILHITREC)
Leading the transformation of medical records to electronic formats for primary care providers.
Digital Convergence Lab
Helping NIU explore communication through digital media, experiential learning, and shared research and development.