Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a yearly event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of digital inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. It is also a way for people to get involved in conversations about this issue. Despite the increasing number of people using digital platforms, there are still many barriers
On November 5, 2022, all Zoom clients will be mandated to update their software to version 5.8.6 or higher to comply with a new minimum update requirement. Also, going forward, Zoom will introduce a new minimum version every three months. This schedule will enforce the updated minimum version on the first Saturday of February, May,
You may have noticed those little reminders that appear on your Mac every time you open a window reminding you that your computer is not up to date! Contrary to popular belief, updating software is not designed to ruin our lives. It actually helps to keep our computers secure. The computer operating system is a
Last month, Chapman University IS&T announced our partnership with the YuJa video platform to replace Panopto as the central platform to create, manage, discover, and share video content across devices. Our goal is to complete this transition by the end of the year. Today, we want to share our plans for the sunsetting of Panopto. We are
Chapman University Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) promotes and enables teaching and learning, research, and administration; and offers a wide range of software solutions and services to the Panther Community. We continuously monitor and evaluate current offerings and search for better solutions. We aim to power the daily operation of Chapman University while being a
Microsoft will retire Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022, on certain versions of Windows 10. Microsoft Edge has replaced Internet Explorer and contains a built-in mode that allows access to legacy websites directly within the new browser. This change also means any third-party extensions such as Qualtrics running on Internet Explorer will end their support
Why Do We Need Online Training? Cyber criminals love to use phishing for identity theft, tax scams, and ransomware attacks! According to Forbes, phishing attacks targeting the Higher Education and Research Sector went up 75% in 2021. Why? It is easier to learn how to trick someone into giving away their username and password than
Last year, a cross-functional committee evaluated many of the major video content management providers to identify the best product to meet both the academic and administrative needs for video content management and distribution at Chapman University. The committee has decided to partner with YuJa to provide an all-in-one video experience to create, manage, discover, and
Chapman University has specific guidelines for purchasing hardware and software that all staff members and faculty members must follow. These guidelines are in place to protect both the university and the individuals purchasing the products. Below are some quick tips on best practices for faculty and staff considering purchasing any new hardware or software: Important
Campus Community, Having accessible design benefits everyone. It also saves time and effort and can also reduce institutional risk. Moreover, providing an accessible environment for everyone is a vital part of making society more inclusive. It allows people with limited mobility to participate in the community. Finally, having an accessible design will enable people with