As the usage of computers has grown, the demand on Information and Educational Technology (IET) for support of routine client access problems has also increased. In order to improve response time without compromising system security, off-campus units and key academic and administrative offices are encouraged to recruit a career staff person as their Account Proxy. An Account Proxy is an individual whose name is registered with the Account Administrators office in IET and who is authorized to check photo IDs, and may send (via fax) routine password change requests and various account forms on the behalf of others. The minimum expectation is that the proxy will serve his or her entire department (or division⁄school, as appropriate) and, at their Manager’s option, a proxy may also offer assistance to other individuals or units.

For questions about the Account Proxy program, email: Postmaster@ucdavis.edu.