The Holidays Are Around the Corner, and So Are Online Scammers!
Online Scammers are after your hard-earned money or personal information. Thousands of people get victimized by scams during the holidays each year. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2021 report, non-payment or non-delivery scams cost people more than $337 million. Credit card fraud accounted for another $173 million in losses. Read the FBI
Panther Analytics is Getting an Upgrade
Panther Analytics from IS&T (Information Systems & Technology) Data Services is a reporting platform that allows university staff in specific roles to view student, finance, and HR reports without having direct access to PeopleSoft, where that information is stored. In the next few weeks, Panther Analytics users will notice some changes to the reports found
Microsoft Bookings is Getting a New Look!
Microsoft Bookings makes scheduling and managing appointments a breeze. Bookings includes a web-based calendar integrated with Outlook to optimize your calendar and give you the flexibility to book a time that works best for folks requesting meetings. Email and SMS text notifications reduce no-shows and enhance satisfaction. You save time with a reduction in repetitive
A New Wireless Printing Pilot is Coming to Chapman’s Orange Campus
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 will be placed in Argyros Forum Union Tech (by Amazon Lockers) and
Canvas Conferences (BigBlueButton): Going Back to Basic!
In 2020, the Educational Technology Services team updated Canvas Conferences (BigBlueButton) to the Premium version to help instructors easily transition into teaching online during the COVID pandemic. We also introduced the Zoom Pro integration in Canvas and pivoted to using Zoom as our instructors’ primary video conferencing platform. Please be advised that we will return
New Process for Obtaining Canvas Support Begins 1/1/23
Dear campus community, When Chapman University transitioned to the Canvas Learning Management System in 2019, the choice was made to subscribe to “Tier 1 Support” through Canvas. “Tier 1 Support” allows Chapman faculty, students, and staff to directly contact Canvas Support via phone or 1:1 chat. The phone number and chat link are found via
Panopto to YuJa Video Platform Transition Update
Over the last eight months, Information Systems & Technology has been updating the Chapman community regarding our transition to the YuJa Video Platform via the Working@Chapman newsletter and Canvas notifications. We are currently in the final phase of the transition and completing the second batch of video migration (3/22 to 8/22) from Panopto to YuJa.
Understanding Patches and Software Updates
Update your software! Bad actors will exploit flaws in the system. Network defenders are working hard to fix them as soon as they can, but their work relies on all of us updating our software with their latest fixes. We recommend the following: Update the operating system on your mobile phones, tablets, and laptop Update
Adobe Stock and Substance Are Now Included in the Creative Cloud Suite
As an Adobe Creative Campus, Chapman University is part of a select group of colleges and universities shaping the future of digital literacy within global higher education. As a Creative Campus, Chapman University recognizes the value of teaching digital skills. We actively focus on them to help students succeed in the classroom and gain an
Don't Get Phished!
What is a phishing attack? Phishing is a form of social engineering. Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to solicit personal information by posing as a trustworthy organization. For example, an attacker may send an email seemingly from a reputable credit card company or financial institution that requests account information, often suggesting that there