Message from Helen Norris
Welcome to Working@Chapman. SMC and IS&T have worked together to put this special edition together, and it is focused on updates from IS&T. I hope you find it informative. It goes without saying that it has been a challenging year. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of the staff in IS&T for
Guidelines for Purchasing Hardware or Software
When it comes to purchasing hardware (laptops, tablets, etc.) and software for University use, there are very specific guidelines that all faculty and staff must be aware of. We understand there are times when it may seem more convenient to buy it on your own, or that an emergency need arises to purchase a new software
Affinaquest CRM Live on June 15th!
When you have the right tools, it is easier to reach your goals. Chapman University now has a new user-friendly and automated tool to help you meet your fundraising goals: Affinaquest. Launching on June 15, Affinaquest is an automated, one-stop platform that offers streamlined and comprehensive solutions to fundraising needs. Over the past three years,
Latest Rinker Classroom Upgrade
Our Rinker IS&T Support team is excited to announce the launch of new HyFlex Connect Room technology in RK95-215. The room is now equipped with seven large TV monitors, each with their own individual AppleTV unit so users can wirelessly screen-share with others. Additionally, each TV has HDMI connections so users can directly connect their
Cloud Storage Guidance
New guidance on cloud storage & platforms Cloud services have transformed how Chapman University creates, disseminates, and stores information over the past several years. IS&T has long recognized the need to continue to adapt to the changing landscape as it pertains to the large number of cloud options at our disposal. We are pleased to
Rinker Contactless Check-In System
Over the past several months, the Rinker IS&T support team has implemented a new Contactless Check-In system. The new receptionist system offers Rinker visitors the ability to check in from their own mobile devices without having to touch the iPad kiosk at the reception desk. Here is how it works: Visitors can
2FA for Chapman Software Applications
Starting Wednesday, March 17th, IS&T will be turning on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) services for over 100 Chapman software applications. Below are just a few of the 100+ software applications that will be moved behind 2FA: Canvas Concur Everfi ExamSoft LinkedIn Learning Panopto Qualtrics Zoom And many more! Over the past several weeks, IS&T has been
Acrobat Skill Builder – Increasing Readability for All
An opportunity you would not like to miss! Adobe is offering a 1-hour course on Increasing Readability for All. Event Information Date: Thursday, March 04, 2021 Time: 09:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Duration: 1 hour Summary Did you know that only 1/3 of American students read proficiently and 54% of American adults read below the 6th-grade level? And around
Adobe Acrobat Skill Builder: Create Accessible PDFs and More
An opportunity you would not like to miss! Adobe is offering a 1-hour course on Creating Accessible PDFs and More. Event Information Date: Thursday, March 04, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time Duration: 1 hour Summary Creating PDF files that are accessible for all viewers is a necessary skill in a digital world, but that doesn’t mean
MacOS Upgrades and Malware
MacOS “Big Sur” Issues Recently, Apple released their latest macOS upgrade “Big Sur”. Aside from the latest and greatest software upgrades and enhancements Big Sur has to offer, there is hidden issue IS&T would like to make all Chapman Apple users aware of. Before running the Big Sur upgrade install, it is vital that you