Author: Zach Peterson

Zach is a Senior IT Training & Communications Consultant with OIT. Zach began his SMU career at the IT Help Desk in 2012 and joined the Training & Communications Team in 2015. He is a 2011 graduate from the University of North Texas and obtained a Master of Liberal Studies degree from SMU in 2018. He enjoys reading and collecting vintage and antique radio sets. He grew up in Valley View, Texas near Denton.

Turkey and a Side of Training? Holiday LinkedIn Learning Opportunities!

LinkedIn Learning logoDuring the holidays, it’s always easy to shift into neutral and coast through the traveling, gathering, and meals that take us into the New Year. But before you know it, you’re back at work and have no time to sharpen your skills! Don’t forget that all students, faculty and staff have free access to LinkedIn Learning to help build your professional skills 24 hours a day. While you can use LinkedIn Learning’s handy new AI coach to find new courses for you, here are a few suggestions we have as you settle into the season!

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Streamline Document Signing with DocuSign PowerForms

As our workflows become increasingly digital, solutions that enable self-service and automation become essential. With DocuSign’s PowerForms, you can simplify and accelerate the process of collecting electronic signatures by allowing recipients to access and complete forms independently. This guide provides a step-by-step overview of creating PowerForms to help you streamline document management efficiently. Continue reading Streamline Document Signing with DocuSign PowerForms

SMU Macs Can Now Update to macOS Sequoia

macOS Sequoia iconWhen macOS Sequoia was released earlier this fall, we recommended that users of SMU Macs hold off on upgrading while OIT investigated and tested to ensure compatibility with all of our major platforms and software. Today, we are happy to report that you can now upgrade to Sequoia at your convenience! Continue reading SMU Macs Can Now Update to macOS Sequoia

Major Updates Coming to Course Catalog & Schedule of Classes Training

Two of the most critical parts of the university’s enrollment and scheduling infrastructure are the official Course Catalog and Schedule of Classes (CC/SOCL). A large number of people and many hours of labor go into compiling and displaying class data each term in preparation for scheduling classrooms, ensuring accuracy in information and prerequisites, and creating a straightforward registration experience for students. The intensive training courses for working both in the Course Catalog and the Schedule of Classes are important milestones in preparing staff to work in these systems. The team recently revamped training for Course Catalog, and currently, we are undergoing major updates needed to the Schedule of Classes end-user training.
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