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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, learn, and collaborate. From drafting content and summarizing information to streamlining workflows and supporting decision-making, AI is no longer a future concept; it’s a present-day tool. Recognizing this shift, Chapman University Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) launched the AI Ambassadors Program, a pilot initiative designed to help our campus prepare
Apple recently released new versions of macOS. While these updates often bring useful new features and enhancements, we strongly recommend that you avoid installing them immediately on devices owned by Chapman University. Why we recommend waiting: Software compatibility risks: Many applications used for teaching, research, and administrative work may not be immediately compatible with the
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, learn, and collaborate. From drafting content and summarizing information to streamlining workflows and supporting decision-making, AI is no longer a future concept; it’s a present-day tool. Recognizing this shift, Chapman University Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) launched the AI Ambassadors Program, a pilot initiative designed to help our campus prepare
Apple recently released new versions of macOS. While these updates often bring useful new features and enhancements, we strongly recommend that you avoid installing them immediately on devices owned by Chapman University. Why we recommend waiting: Software compatibility risks: Many applications used for teaching, research, and administrative work may not be immediately compatible with the
We are excited to announce the phased roll out of Chapman Syllabus, a powerful new platform designed to streamline syllabus creation, access, and oversight, replacing the syllabus tool in Canvas and the syllabus repository. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving teaching and learning, this centralized system will serve as the official repository for all course syllabi, supporting faculty,
We have received increasing reports of Read AI appearing in Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings created by the Chapman community. Meeting hosts and participants have found Read AI unwelcome, especially when it begins recording the meeting. Members of the Chapman community have expressed security and privacy concerns, resulting in an investigation of the risks. After
The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is excited to announce the lineup for our Fall 2025 Technology Workshops. Designed to inspire and empower faculty and staff, these sessions promise interactive learning, expert insights, and practical skills to enhance your everyday work. Why Attend? Expert Guidance: Our experienced IS&T training team will guide you through
Have you ever glanced at your phone and noticed a missed call from an unfamiliar number that rang only once and then stopped? You might feel tempted to call back, wondering if it is important. That single moment of curiosity is exactly what scammers are counting on. Known as the One Ring Scam or “Wangiri” (Japanese for
We’re excited to report that Chapman University’s 2025 Summer Software Showcase, held virtually on July 22nd, was a vibrant and engaging event! The showcase brought together staff and faculty from across the university to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping productivity tools and workflows. Event Highlights, Hands-On Learning, and Live Demos Playlab Demo: Participants
As part of our commitment to providing powerful, user-friendly resources for design and communication, Chapman University is offering Canva Pro to all students. A limited number of licenses is also available to faculty and staff upon request. Additionally, we are changing Adobe Creative Cloud’s licensing structure based on a review of current usage. Canva Pro
We will be transitioning to a mandatory update of Windows 11 on Tuesday, 8/5/25. The update will download automatically during the hours of 10 pm-6 am, and after it has been downloaded, you will need to restart your computer after five calendar days (if deferred for that long). Users can proactively check for Windows updates
For many years, Panther Analytics reports have been delivered using two reporting tools: Pyramid for visualizations like charts and summarized tables and SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) for large, paginated spreadsheets of data. In a few weeks, Microsoft’s Power BI will be replacing Pyramid. This article will explain how this change will impact your experience
Introducing Chapman Syllabus