In the ever-evolving landscape of education and technology, Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) has embarked on a transformative journey, mobilizing the power of chatbots to enhance the student experience. PantherBot, with its array of features, including personalized support, 24/7 accessibility, and the significant reduction of administrative burdens, has become an invaluable companion to
We are excited to announce that Chapman University is piloting Atomic Search for Fall 2023, a new search tool on Canvas. This tool simplifies content discovery for both instructors and students by allowing keyword searches. Here’s what you can expect: Effortless Content Discovery: Quickly find course materials without any hassle, making your Canvas experience more
When purchasing hardware (laptops, tablets, etc.) and software for university use, there are particular guidelines that all Chapman Community members must be aware of. We understand there are times when it may seem more convenient to purchase these products on your own or an emergency need arises that prompts the purchase of new software or
Eduroam is a secure, global Wi-Fi roaming service that provides Chapman University students, faculty, and staff with easy and secure internet access. Why Choose Eduroam? Easy, fast access: Once you have set up Eduroam, your device will automatically connect to the network whenever you are in range. Connection speeds are faster on Eduroam than our guest
Dear Chapman community, A few years ago, we introduced a tool called ZoomDownloader to transfer Zoom cloud meeting recordings to your individual OneDrive account. The tool will now be retired on Friday, August 18th, 2023. You must take alternative action to retain your Zoom recordings past the 120-day expiration if you previously utilized this tool
We are thrilled to announce the launch of IS&T’s new System Status (status.chapman.edu). This new tool will make it easier than ever for you to stay up to date on the operational status of our applications and systems. With our new System Status, you can look forward to seamless communication, increased productivity, and better decision-making.
At Chapman University, we are proud to be a part of the EDUCAUSE institution. As a non-profit organization, EDUCAUSE is committed to advancing higher education through information technology. By bringing together professionals from various fields, including IT leaders, educators, administrators, researchers, and technology vendors, EDUCAUSE encourages collaboration and innovation in the higher education sector. Becoming
To create a faster and more efficient printing experience, Chapman University’s Information Systems and Technology is piloting a new printing service with WEPA. WEPA is a convenient and user-friendly service allowing our students to print from any device. During the pilot, WEPA stations are placed in Argyros Forum Union Tech (by Amazon Lockers), the Rotunda
Dear Chapman community, Last month, we informed you we would push security updates to Chapman-owned Apple devices. To keep your devices updated and secure, we will soon introduce automatic macOS updates to these devices, bringing you the latest features, bug fixes, and enhanced security effortlessly. Why Automatic macOS Updates? We want to ensure you have
The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is excited to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to enhance the support experience for our faculty members. In January of 2023, we shared the news that following a successful pilot program, we have deployed phones in every classroom to help you get classroom technology help