Apr 24, 2025

As part of ongoing efforts to proactively address outdated technologies and improve security, the campus’ e-directory website was sunsetted on April 10. This change protects users, their privacy and information, and data. In place of the e-directory, campus community members can use the People Search function within Microsoft 365, which offers a better user experience, more reliable data, and more appropriately meets IT security and compliance standards. It is immediately available for use by university students, faculty, staff, and researchers.

Apr 24, 2025

Accessible image practices enhance the user experience for everyone, including people with blindness, low vision, other vision impairments, and cognitive disabilities. Using alt text and avoiding images of text enables assistive technology users (such as screen readers and magnifier users) to access the information conveyed through an image. 

Apr 24, 2025

As announced in February, the campus is transitioning from the current phone system (Cisco) to Microsoft Teams Calling. The cloud-based Microsoft Teams Calling will streamline communication for you, allowing you to make and receive calls directly within the Teams app from your computer, a mobile device, or a physical phone handset. This means you can stay connected and take important calls whether you're at your desk, hybrid or on the go. OIT is excited to implement this change to meet the new business goals and needs of our evolving campus. Microsoft Teams Calling offers multiple communication modalities while passing on lower operating costs to the end user. Our team will be working with each department to discover your unique needs prior to any migration. This phased approach allows OIT to work directly with each group and learn about each department and unit’s needs to ensure you are getting the best service. 

Apr 24, 2025

As cyber threats continue to evolve, it's crucial to stay informed and vigilant against phishing attacks, especially those targeting multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems like Duo. Phishing is a psychological attack used by cyber criminals to trick you into giving up sensitive information or obtaining access to your account. These attacks often masquerade as legitimate communications from trusted sources, making them particularly dangerous.

Apr 24, 2025

Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat and Zoom AI are approved for use with highly confidential university data.  While Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat and Zoom AI are approved for this use, it is equally important that users and meeting participants use additional safe privacy and security best practices when utilizing these applications. Any information that is shared with others during the technology session—as well as through transcripts, notes, or other documentation—must be protected. 

Apr 24, 2025

As the university approaches the end of the fiscal year, it is time to get your ducks in a row to make for a smooth Technology Risk Assessment process for any applications or hardware devices you need to purchase for your business operations. These dates are so that you can plan accordingly and submit your Technology Risk Assessments to allow for processing from the Risk and Compliance team, as well as Procurement Services, so there is no loss of service.