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Redesigned IT Security website unveils new resources for faculty, staff, researchers, and students

Last week, OIT's Information Security Office unveiled a top-to-bottom redo of the University's IT Security website that will make it significantly easier for OHIO faculty, staff, and students to find the resources they need to protect University and personal data.

New login requirement for Email, Calendar, OneDrive, Teams, and Qualtrics starts May 7

Starting May 7, 2020, OHIO employees and emeriti will be required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the following online services:  

• Office 365 โ€“ Email, Calendar, OneDrive, Teams, and other Microsoft online applications 
• Qualtrics โ€“ For tasks like creating/editing surveys, viewing reports, and analyzing/exporting data. Survey participants will not be affected by the new requirement. 

Office 365 and Qualtrics are the latest to join a growing list of University online services that are protected with MFA, including PeopleSoft, e-Biz, and My Personal Information. 

Benefits Open Enrollment Ends Friday 5/8/2020

As a reminder, the annual Benefits Open Enrollment period will be open through Friday, May 8, 2020.

University recognizes 50th anniversary of Earth Day with monthlong celebration

51ยายืโ€™s Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative hosted a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.

51ยายื is honoring 2020 graduates by planting an oak sapling, grown by community members from acorns gathered from the College Green, on each campus.

Video clip:  A professor of environmental studies at Ohio University says the natural beauty we are seeing will be short lived once restrictions are lifted.

New Hire Paperwork and I-9 Completions Course

A new course is now available in the HR Operations Certificate: New Hire Paperwork and I-9 Completions.

2020 LMS survey results available

In January 2020, OIT conducted a faculty survey to document LMS usage patterns, identify current and emerging needs for this service, and gauge faculty attitudes toward Blackboard Learn, the University's current LMS. A . 

We're all adjusting. OIT is here to help.

As we all settle into teaching, learning, and working together online, even thinking about sorting through tools and best practices can feel overwhelming. The Office of Information Technology is here to help with workshops, consultations, and technology self-help resources.

Benefits Open Enrollment Period is Underway

The annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is scheduled to begin the afternoon of April 22, 2020.  The enrollment period is scheduled to close on Friday, May 8, 2020.