Operation Copilot launched in September with over 220 faculty and staff participating. Throughout the semester, individuals reviewed a series of videos highlighting the power of Copilot within Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Meetings, and Copilot Chat. Each individual then explored how Copilot can be applied within their respective job responsibilities and provided insights via a feedback form in Canvas. Additionally, the cohort had some lively discussions via Teams. Over 100 participants have Continue reading Operation Copilot: Highlights from the Fall Cohort
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Quick Tip: Working with Copilot Agents
In this installment of the OIT Quick Tip, I show you the basics of creating and working with Microsoft Copilot Agents. Agents can help you with specific tasks based upon your instructions, saving you prompting time when using the agent frequently. Continue reading Quick Tip: Working with Copilot Agents
How SMU Colleagues Are Leveraging the AI Bootcamp Experience
Over 185 SMU staff members have enrolled in our AI Operation Copilot Bootcamp. Staff who commit to completing the Bootcamp receive a Copilot Premium license, funded by OIT, for the academic year.
The AI Bootcamp, led by Rachel Mulry, Associate CIO for Planning and Customer Service, gives staff the opportunity to Continue reading How SMU Colleagues Are Leveraging the AI Bootcamp Experience
Empowered by AI: New AI Training Pathways Available for Staff
AI isn’t coming to campus; it’s already here. In fact, you may have heard the buzz on campus regarding SMU’s Generative AI Coalition of the Willing, which launched in May 2024. This initiative partnered with our schools and key departments to engage in AI experimentation and learn from each other. The coalition has been a success and has continued to expand. Now, we’re rolling out targeted AI training designed specifically for staff this fall.
There will be three training series available: Continue reading Empowered by AI: New AI Training Pathways Available for Staff
Using Microsoft Copilot in Your Everyday Work
Many 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
