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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Category: Announcement
The 2024 OIT Progress Report is Here!
OIT is excited to announce the release of this year’s Progress Report! A culmination of a year of hard work and friendly service, this report provides an inside look at the achievements and collaborations OIT has provided towards the greater goals and mission of SMU. Continue reading The 2024 OIT Progress Report is Here!
Streamlining Call Transfers with Microsoft Teams’ New Transfer Button
Microsoft has recently streamlined the call transfer process by introducing a new transfer button in Microsoft Teams that will display on your phone later this fall. This new feature will eliminate the confirmation of transfer and improve the overall user experience when transferring calls, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. Continue reading Streamlining Call Transfers with Microsoft Teams’ New Transfer Button
Security Awareness Month Essentials: OIT’s Greatest Hits
Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Observed every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Continue reading Security Awareness Month Essentials: OIT’s Greatest Hits
NetID is Coming!
We mentioned back in August that SMU was moving to using Microsoft Entra ID as our primary Single sign-on (SSO) service. One of the most significant differences that SMU users can expect as part of that change is the support for NetID to sign in to SMU services. For most users, the NetID will look much like your @smu.edu email address. For some, such as Authorized Payers on your accounts, it will be their current login name plus the @smu.edu. While the switchover with our SSO has not happened yet, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. Continue reading NetID is Coming!
