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Protect yourself against ransomware attacks

August 24, 2021 3 min

In recent months, the impact of cyber-attacks in the form of ransomware have been felt by the masses.

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Technology tips from OIT for the fall semester

August 18, 2021 6 min

Below you will find general updates and announcements from OIT's Service Teams, as well as academic technology tools that support both face-to-face and hybrid instruction.

Blackboard Ultra offers Microsoft Teams integration, OIT invites instructors to preview group

August 18, 2021 1 min

Blackboard Ultra Courses and Microsoft Teams for Classrooms can now integrate.

Initial response to Technology Help Center signals strong IT support for Fall semester

August 11, 2021 3 min

The Technology Help Center, a new website for IT support that launched just a few weeks ago, reveals data from early usage indicates that it will provide a much-improved experience.

New WorkForce time clocks to be installed

August 5, 2021 2 min

In the coming weeks, OIT will replace the current WorkForce clocks across multiple campuses with the latest model that features an ID card tap to clock in/out.

University Update

OIT survey tool usage results available for review

July 28, 2021 2 min

As previously announced, the OIT Surveys Service initiated the Survey Technologies Evaluation Project in early spring in order to better align the portfolio with the changing survey needs at OHIO.

Join OIT for Blackboard Ultra Courses information session

July 28, 2021 1 min

Ohio University employees are welcome to join OIT on Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 12-12:30 p.m. for an info session on Blackboard Ultra Courses.

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Technology Help Center website launched

July 21, 2021 2 min

The Technology Help Center is a new website from Ohio University IT where you can find answers to common questions, submit a request for help or IT services, and check the status of existing requests.

Microsoft Teams releases new webinar feature

July 21, 2021 1 min

Microsoft recently released a new Teams feature that allows Ohio University users to create webinars.

OIT seeks members to join Advisory Communities

July 21, 2021 2 min

The Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) Advisory Communities are a great way to learn more about the services OIT provides to the University.

Research Computing Advisory Community seeks campus members

July 20, 2021 1 min

The Research Computing IT Advisory Community is looking for new members to help shape the future of Research Computing at Ohio University.

Login changes coming to popular Ohio University apps

July 13, 2021 1 min

On July 21, several popular Ohio University web applications will require additional login steps to maintain a secure computing environment.

Ohio University IT announces new Technology Help Center

July 13, 2021 2 min

On July 26, the Ohio University Office of Information Technology is launching new tools that will make it easier to get help with technology.

OHIO Testing Services announces online proctoring fee update

July 12, 2021 2 min

With the return of face-to-face instruction for most courses in fall semester, beginning Aug. 23, 2021, online proctoring fees will apply for live proctoring services through Proctortrack.

IT Governance approves second group of information security standards, Q&A session to be held

June 25, 2021 1 min

The Ohio University Office of Information Technology (OIT)’s Information Security Standing Committee approved a second group of University-wide information security standards in May.

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