Dear Campus Community, To ensure you have the best experience with Zoom, it’s crucial to keep your Zoom client updated to the latest version. Regular updates bring new features, enhance security, and improve overall performance. In addition, Zoom enforces a new minimum version every three months (the first weekend of February, May, August, and November). The
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
Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is pleased to share the upcoming Fall 2024 Technology Workshops. Following our Summer Software Showcase’s positive reception, we look forward to extending these valuable opportunities to our campus community. Why You Should Attend: Expert Guidance: Our IS&T training team, with their hands-on experience, will lead you through
Initiated in 2023, the HCM Refresh Project embarked on a mission to harness the power of PeopleSoft HCM’s automated solutions and to improve system functionalities, streamline business processes, enhance user experience, and deliver important workforce reporting. The first year was dedicated to laying the groundwork with data redesign and system configuration changes. Our approach was
A recent article from Forbes highlights a severe Windows security flaw that allows hackers to infect PCs over Wi-Fi, emphasizing the urgency of updating your operating system immediately. Regardless of your operating system (Windows, macOS, etc.), this article is an excellent reminder of the importance of regular updates. Why Regular Updates Matter Security Enhancements: OS
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 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
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