During the latest enrollment process, students gained the ability to self-report their veteran status, thanks to a recent update implemented in my.SMU. Previously, SMU only collected data for students who requested to use VA benefits, resulting in an inability to capture veteran data accurately for those not using their benefits. Continue reading Collaborative Efforts to Implement New Veteran Status Self-Identification Page in my.SMU
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Streamlining Grant Management at SMU: A Milestone Achieved
In 2023, a significant transformation took place on campus with the implementation of the Grants Module, marking a crucial milestone in the enhancement of our PeopleSoft modules within my.SMU. This strategic move was undertaken to revolutionize the administration of sponsored grant funds to ensure the sustainability of our grant management procedures. Continue reading Streamlining Grant Management at SMU: A Milestone Achieved
New Grade Import Tool Makes Final Grading Easier
As we inch ever closer to final exams, the task of entering final grades in my.SMU can be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor, especially for larger classes. Starting this term, however, a new grade import tool can help make things easier during this hectic time, allowing you to export your grades from Canvas and then upload them to my.SMU with far less manual data entry!
OIT and the Registrar’s Office have worked together over the past several months to develop this new method to assist in the midterm and final grading process. Here’s a quick look at how it works: Continue reading New Grade Import Tool Makes Final Grading Easier
my.SMU Outage July 15 Impacts Student Financials Access
my.SMU will be undergoing major maintenance this weekend. Students, faculty, staff, and others will not be able to access the system or make payments.
An outage has been scheduled to begin at Continue reading my.SMU Outage July 15 Impacts Student Financials Access
New Student Grade Dashboard Provides Simple, Robust Insight for Administrators
Grade averages aren’t just used towards graduation! School administrators use student GPAs for many reasons, including eligibility for scholarships, Greek life programs, etc. For years, looking up GPAs for individuals as well as specific groups required time-consuming navigation within PeopleSoft (my.SMU) or the creation of complex queries. OIT staff recently worked with Enrollment Services to create a new user-friendly dashboard that takes the GPA data from PeopleSoft and allows specific administrators to quickly and easily search for grade information. Continue reading New Student Grade Dashboard Provides Simple, Robust Insight for Administrators
