Using Microsoft Copilot in Your Everyday Work

logo for Microsoft CopilotMany staff assume that Microsoft Copilot is off-limits without a premium license, but that’s just not the case. If you haven’t explored Microsoft’s AI tool yet, you may want to give it a spin. While I’m not a fan of Copilot for image generation, I’ve found it incredibly helpful for making meeting minutes more concise, drafting training materials, brainstorming ideas, and a whole host of other tasks. It’s the assistant I didn’t know I needed to help me work more efficiently. Continue reading Using Microsoft Copilot in Your Everyday Work

Summer 2025 Training & Certification Opportunities Are Here!

symbol of a person in front of a whiteboardWhile many of our students may be away from the Hilltop for a while, our work continues every day! That includes our summer professional development opportunities. In addition to our training sessions, we also have additional Microsoft Office Specialist certification opportunities! Continue reading Summer 2025 Training & Certification Opportunities Are Here!

Staff Mailbag: Storage Options & Custom Formatting in Excel for Dates

Mail envelope with a question mark on itWhile the IT Help Desk is always here to answer your questions, we sometimes get questions by other means; either by email or by talking to you from day to day. We’d like to answer some of those questions by reaching into our mailbag! Continue reading Staff Mailbag: Storage Options & Custom Formatting in Excel for Dates

New Standard Computer Models for Employees

computer icon with a new and improved sign over itThe University technology fund provides new standard computers to faculty and staff after a specified number of years.  Each year, OIT and Purchasing review the current standard configuration of our computers and adjust according to performance, functionality, and the latest product catalogs from our vendors.  We are making several changes to the standards effective June 1, 2025.

The following are the standard computers for FY26: Continue reading New Standard Computer Models for Employees