Using someone’s correct personal pronouns is a way to respect them and create an inclusive environment. Many of our technology systems allow you to state these pronouns within your profile, making it easier for others to know how to address you properly. We recognized that the process of designating these pronouns varies from platform to platform. In an effort to create a more inclusive and supportive environment, we have outlined the procedure to update your pronouns for several of our IT services, including email, zoom, Linkedin Learning, and the Canvas LMS. Continue reading Using Pronouns with IT Services
Category: Academic Technology
Research and Data Science Services Launch NVIDIA DLI Workshops
OIT’s Research and Data Science Services Team, in coordination with NVIDIA and Center for Research Computing, is offering two new free NVIDIA DLI workshops to the SMU community. These all-day workshops will provide the foundations for using multiple GPUs on a single computer with Nvidia CUDA and how to speed up data engineering tasks using GPUs. In addition, those who successfully complete the workshop assessment will receive an NVIDIA DLI certificate.
All workshops are in Ford Hall 124 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A personal laptop and registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Continue reading Research and Data Science Services Launch NVIDIA DLI Workshops
Research and Data Science Services Offer More Free Workshops this Fall
This fall term, OIT’s Research and Data Science Services Team, in coordination with the Center for Research Computing and the Data Science Institute, is offering more free workshops to the SMU community.
All workshops are 10-12 in Ford Hall 124 unless otherwise noted. No registration is required, just walk right in. Continue reading Research and Data Science Services Offer More Free Workshops this Fall
SMU’s ATSDs: Advancing Unique Technology Support for Instruction & Scholarship
As we begin a new term, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently added new Academic Technology Service Directors, or ATSDs, to work as a liaison between faculty and OIT dedicated to each of SMU’s colleges and schools. This group of individuals ensures that the unique technology needs of academics and faculty in each school, specifically those required for instruction and scholarship, are well supported, integrated, and highly personalized.
Academic Technology Service Directors, while part of OIT, serve their communities by integrating into their schools. The ATSDs are strategically partnering with each area’s leadership while maintaining an “open door policy” for developing relationships with each faculty member. Continue reading SMU’s ATSDs: Advancing Unique Technology Support for Instruction & Scholarship
Faculty Support and Resources for the Fall Term
The new term is upon us, and as a faculty member, you might be feeling overwhelmed. At OIT, we have dozens of people and resources to help you get going and provide a little relief.
We recently discussed on IT Connect, our IT Help Desk is your best option for timely support with your tech support questions. Whether it is in person, on the phone, or via chat, we are here to help. All the Help Desk staff are HDI certified and committed to providing exceptional service.
Of course, if you are running into technical difficulties during a class, we recommend Continue reading Faculty Support and Resources for the Fall Term
