On December 26, 2024, SMU will switch to using NetID as the standard username for signing into SMU services. Due to a change in how we authenticate with our Single Sign-on (SSO), using your eight-digit employee ID number to sign in will no longer be possible. We are moving to a more convenient NetID that, for most people at SMU, resembles their email address. With the change less than two weeks away, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. Continue reading SMU login credentials are changing soon
Getting a new phone for the holidays? Don’t leave Duo behind!
Planning to upgrade your phone or get a new one as a gift this holiday season? Don’t forget one critical step: transferring your Duo multi-factor authentication account to your new device. Without a proper transfer, you could end up being locked out of SMU apps and services. Don’t worry—the process is straightforward, and we’re here to help you plan ahead to ensure a smooth transition when returning to campus. Here is how to get started: Continue reading Getting a new phone for the holidays? Don’t leave Duo behind!
Streamlining Educational Program Proposals for the EPC Website
This year, the Educational Programs Committee (EPC) partnered with OIT to enhance the efficiency and consistency of program proposals. In collaboration with the Provost’s Office, this initiative focused on simplifying the submission and approval process for faculty proposing new programs, adding classes, or discontinuing existing ones—all through DocuSign. Continue reading Streamlining Educational Program Proposals for the EPC Website
Quick Calc: A Game-Changer for Payroll Efficiency
When Oracle recently introduced a Quick Calc feature for PeopleSoft, Business Analyst Christina George recognized its potential to streamline payroll processes. After learning about the new functionality and its ability for paychecks to be calculated for an individual employee, rather than running a batch calc process each time any change is made during payroll processing, Christina knew she had to move forward with this implementation. Based on feedback and recommendations from the Oracle user community, Christina Continue reading Quick Calc: A Game-Changer for Payroll Efficiency
Microsoft Teams Phone Migration Project Completion: A Summary
After many months of planning, testing, and implementation, we are delighted to announce that the migration of telephones from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams is complete! Around 3,200 telephone lines were migrated, with approximately 1,000 headsets and desk phones distributed to the community. Here’s a summary of what we’ve accomplished and information to make the most our of your new phone. Continue reading Microsoft Teams Phone Migration Project Completion: A Summary
