A major part of maintaining SMU’s web presence is ensuring that our website stands out in search engine results. I recently sat down with OIT’s Director for Web Application Services, Aren Cambre, to go over some of the recent progress made in getting our www.smu.edu the attention it deserves in web results. Continue reading SMU.edu and SEO: A Constant Evolution
Category: Announcement
A New Experience for the SMU_Guest Wireless Network
SMU_Guest has been our primary guest wireless network for many years, providing fast, reliable WiFi service to visitors as well as some basic devices like smart speakers. On July 3, 2024 (with July 10 as a backup date), the SMU_Guest network will receive an update that will improve service and change the look-and-feel of the landing page. Let’s go over what to expect. Continue reading A New Experience for the SMU_Guest Wireless Network
Empowering Connections: Inside SMU360’s CampusGroups Integration
In the bustling of university life, connectivity and organizations are important. Behind the scenes, dedicated individuals like Curt Herridge, Associate CIO for OIT Applications, Lane Duncan, Director for Integration Services, and Mike Rossi, Applications Administrator, have been working to establish and fine-tune SMU360, powered by CampusGroups, a revolutionary platform aimed at enhancing the connectivity and experience of the SMU community. Much goes into standing up a new platform and the Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) process associated with it. Continue reading Empowering Connections: Inside SMU360’s CampusGroups Integration
From Policy to Practice: Navigating Web Accessibility at SMU with Beth Andresen
Accessibility on the web is not just a desirable feature; it is a necessity. For institutions like SMU, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can access and navigate their web content is paramount. Behind this crucial endeavor stands Beth Andresen, the Associate Director of Web Development in Web Application Services at SMU. Continue reading From Policy to Practice: Navigating Web Accessibility at SMU with Beth Andresen
Getting to Know the SMU360 Mobile App
In this post, we want to provide the wider SMU community with an overview of the SMU360 platform, particularly its mobile app. Last summer, Student Affairs and OIT partnered to deploy SMU360 as a replacement for the Connect Student Groups platform. SMU360, powered by CampusGroups/Ready Education, is a more robust platform, with a key feature being its mobile app.
The goal of the mobile app is to provide students with easy access to essential resources. Here are the key features available on the mobile app: Continue reading Getting to Know the SMU360 Mobile App
