We’re excited to announce an important update that will improve how we access Zoom. To strengthen Chapman University’s security and streamline your login experience, starting 5/28/25, we will require Single Sign-On (SSO) for all Zoom accounts at Chapman University. Why SSO? Security and convenience are crucial in today’s digital workplace. Requiring SSO with Zoom offers several
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Summer Software Showcase For Staff. This year’s showcase offers an opportunity for Chapman University staff to discover innovative applications and gain insights into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in productivity applications. Why AI? AI is reshaping the way we approach challenges and opportunities in academia. Our
As October approaches, the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is excited to announce the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month here on campus! Our theme is Secure Our World; the month-long event is dedicated to educating and empowering our campus community with essential cybersecurity knowledge and practices. Throughout October, we will share a series of
Dear Campus Community, We want to inform you about an important update regarding Google Jamboard. Google has announced that it will be sunsetting Jamboard on December 31, 2024. This means that after this date, Jamboard will no longer be available for use. What Does This Mean for You? If you have any data stored in
Grammarly’s translation feature is designed to work where you already write. Whether drafting an email, working on a document, or chatting with colleagues, you can translate text directly within Grammarly. This minimizes the need to switch between different tools, keeping your workflow smooth and uninterrupted. Using the translation feature is straightforward. Click the lightbulb icon
While in a Zoom meeting, you see something like this: What is this? Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has received reports of and questions about external AI Meeting Assistants such as otter.ai, fireflies.ai, and read.ai transcribing and summarizing the contents of Zoom meetings. In most cases, meeting assistants like these are used to support accessibility or
As the Spring semester comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of the achievements and challenges of the Information Services and Technology (IS&T) department and express my gratitude to the campus community for your support and partnership. We have successfully completed numerous projects aligned with the campus strategic
The IS&T Service Desk team has observed a significant increase in the number of tickets being submitted through email. This method, while convenient for submitting requests, does not support efficient sorting of tickets. As a result, this can lead to prolonged resolution times as prioritizing and addressing issues effectively becomes more challenging. To enhance the
We are excited to announce the implementation of two innovative GenAI-powered features within Zoom starting May 6, 2024, namely, Meeting Summary and Smart Recording, in our institution’s communication infrastructure. These integrations exemplify our commitment to embracing technological advancements to foster enhanced collaboration and efficiency. The Role of Meeting Summary in Enhancing Information Retention The Meeting
Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot program for a new tool called Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new service offers the ability to use AI to securely work with your Chapman data in your existing Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) using OpenAI GPT technology. You
The Research Computing Department at Chapman University manages and utilizes the university’s shared supercomputers and other computational systems. This department mainly supports faculty members and graduate students who need high-performance computing resources for specialized applications typically specific to their academic disciplines. Our computational resources include two main clusters equipped with CPU and GPU nodes and
Chapman University IS&T team will soon be upgrading Zoom Client to version 6.0 on all managed devices. This upgrade is part of our commitment to equip you with the latest tools and technology to enhance your collaboration and communication capabilities. Key Upgrade Highlights: Expect improved stability and performance, ensuring smoother and more reliable meetings. Discover
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