If you find that you are not receiving emails that you are expecting, make sure to check your spam folder. OIT is regularly adjusting email settings in order to prevent faculty and staff from receiving the thousands of phishing and junk email messages that come through the system every day. However, sometimes these adjustments mean […]
Can I use Zoom if my desktop does not have a webcam?
Dell desktops do not come with built-in cameras and microphones. However, there are still ways to use Zoom with these computers. You can purchase a webcam to use with the desktop. Most webcams have USB connections and require no expertise to install. Individuals who do not need to show themselves on the screen or who […]
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Do I need to update my VPN client?
Yes, if you haven’t done so since March 2020. In March, OIT launched a new VPN (VPN2) to address the increase in traffic when so many faculty, staff, and students started working from home. OIT is planning to decommission the old VPN as of August 11. If you have not updated your VPN client and […]
Are Zoom meetings safe now?
Zoom is popular not only with faculty and staff, who use it for classes and meetings, but also with trolls, who disrupt sessions with racist, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate comments and content. You might assume your Zoom meetings are cloaked in obscurity by the sheer number of meetings taking place at any given time. Not […]
Why are my Zoom sessions limited to 40 minutes?
If Zoom won’t let you host a session longer than 40 minutes, you probably have a basic account, a free, time-limited account. Enterprise accounts under UA’s license, on the other hand, don’t have time limits. Last week, the UA System upgraded from basic to enterprise all accounts for people who are currently teaching, using lists […]
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I’ve heard stories about trolls harassing Zoom classes — how can I prevent this?
Now that we are posting record amounts of classroom materials online, there is also an increased risk of a few individuals causing trouble. Since college courses nationwide migrated to Zoom a week or two ago, instructors have reported cases where uninvited people have accessed their Zoom sessions, posting inappropriate content and hassling students and faculty. […]
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Why have I been getting notifications about O365?
UA is in the process of moving email and Microsoft Office software to the cloud. This will make it easier for faculty and staff to access their files off campus and on mobile devices. The migration for A&S will take place 3/27–3/31. In order to make the process as easy as possible, it is highly […]
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What’s up with Digital Measures?
The College of Arts & Sciences faculty activity reporting system will move from the FAR to Digital Measures in Summer 2020. Our Senior Information Officer is currently working with the UA provost’s office, the vendors, OIT and A&S faculty-volunteers to prepare for the transition. The Digital Measures reporting system will operate similarly to the FAR […]
Why is DUO important?
DUO is the two-factor authentication system that was brought to campus a few years ago. Two-factor authentication adds a layer of security to your accounts, making it more difficult for bad guys to access your information by pretending they are you. (You might have noticed that most banks and many other companies are now requiring […]
Why am I no longer able to edit my websites?
Under federal law, all university websites and public-facing digital media must meet minimum standards for accessibility. Because A&S would like to continue allowing faculty and staff to edit their own websites, we must demonstrate that all of our editors understand the rules and guidelines for accessibility. If you would like to continue managing your websites, […]