A compilation of Virginia resources is provided for the benefit the ACCS membership community. If you know of other resources not included that you think would be of interest to other ACCS members, please let us know by sending an email to: accs-board @ virginia.edu. We will be happy to add your suggested resources to this page.
Table of Contents
- Accessibility Resources
- Commonwealth of Virginia Technology Resources
- Security Resources
- Special Interest Groups
- Virginia Higher Education Resources
Accessibility Resources
- Virginia AHEAD
The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) in Virginia is a statewide organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. The Association is a vital resource, promoting excellence through education, communication and training.
Commonwealth of Virginia Technology Resources
- COVITS
The Commonwealth of Virginia's Information Technology Symposium (COVITS) is a world-class conference focused on the convergence of business, government, and academia leadership to identify, discuss, and propose solutions to critical technology issues. - Department of Technology Planning
The Department of Technology Planning promotes the effective and efficient development and use of technology that serves the needs of both state government and the citizens of the Commonwealth. - Secretary of Technology
The Secretariat of Technology consists of four state agencies. The Department of Information Technology and The Department of Technology Planning focus on providing technology planning, acquisition, data processing and related services to the state. The Center for Innovative Technology secures funding for technology-based research and development initiatives. The Virginia Information Providers Network Authority partners with agencies to bring interactive and fully integrated services online. In addition to serving the citizens of Virginia, the Secretariat's customers include state agencies and institutions of higher education, over 100 local governments, business and industry, and federal agencies. - Council on Technology Resources
COTS is charged with providing advice, assistance, and recommendations to the Secretary of Technology in exercising the powers and performing the duties of his Office. In addition, the Council on Technology Services shall actively promote to its constituents the initiatives and recommendations of the Council.
Security Resources
- SANS
The SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners in government agencies, corporations, and universities around the world who invest hundreds of hours each year in research and teaching to help the entire information security community. - VASCAN
Virginia Alliance for Secure Computing and Networking: the Alliance combines the varied strengths of our member institutions' security programs for the benefit of the Commonwealth and its colleges and universities.
Special Interest Groups
- Mid-Atlantic
Banner Users Group (MABUG)
The Mid-Atlantic Banner Users Group (MABUG) is an association of colleges and universities in Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Any Banner user from an institution in this region is eligible for membership, and there is no cost to join. It is our hope that through communication and sharing, our member institutions will maximize their use of SCT Banner.
Virginia Higher Education Organizations
- Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia
(CICV)
The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) is an association of 25 Virginia independent colleges and universities. Founded in 1971, CICV works to promote the interests of non-profit, independent higher education in Virginia. - Virginia Community College System
The mission of the Virginia Community College System is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of superior quality that are financially and geographically accessible and that meet individual, business, and community needs of the Commonwealth.