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Keeping Zoom Client Up to Date

October 7, 2024 by | IS&T

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

Google Jamboard is Sunsetting on December 31, 2024

September 12, 2024 by | IS&T

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 New Translation Feature Has Landed at Chapman University

September 10, 2024 by | IS&T

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

Announcing IS&T’s Fall 2024 Technology Workshops

August 7, 2024 by | IS&T

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

AI Unleashed: Highlights From the 2024 Summer Software Showcase

July 29, 2024 by | IS&T

We are delighted to share that the 2024 Summer Software Showcase for Staff was a resounding success! The event held virtually on July 23rd, 2024, brought together Chapman University’s community to explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in productivity applications.  Highlights from the Event Opening Keynote: Helen Norris, our Vice President and Chief

Celebrating Milestone Achievements: Year One of the HCM Refresh Project

July 1, 2024 by | IS&T

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

Generative AI Integration Is Coming to Chapman’s Grammarly Experience

May 29, 2024 by | IS&T

Dear campus community, Grammarly Generative AI capabilities are now integrated into Chapman University’s Grammarly Premium platform. Our commitment to providing the best tools for our campus community drives this integration. The addition of GrammarlyGO and Generative AI to Grammarly is more than just an upgrade—it’s a transformation of how we approach writing and communication. It

Sunshine and Software: Unleashing AI Productivity Tools

May 24, 2024 by | IS&T Announcements

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

IS&T’s Summer 2024 Technology Workshops

May 17, 2024 by | IS&T

IS&T is pleased to announce our Summer 2024 Technology Workshops, an excellent opportunity for everyone to deepen their understanding of emerging technologies. In these workshops, we will focus on productivity tools and their usability and share best practices. Why Attend?  Guidance from Experts: Learn from the IS&T training team with hands-on experience. Interactive Sessions: Participate

Managing AI Bots (Meeting Assistants) in Virtual Meetings

May 8, 2024 by | IS&T

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

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