Web and enterprise services is excited to announce the rollout of the new PilotsUP portal beginning August 10. The new version of PilotsUP features a clean, mobile friendly design, enhanced search and navigation, and a configurable display for accessing your most frequently used web resources. Sites for the registrar, financial aid, the provost’s office, and […]
Information Services
Announcing New Email Encryption Feature
Users can now encrypt individual UP emails to transmit sensitive information to anyone with the confidence that only the recipient(s) will be able to decrypt and read the message. Encryption is easy to enable on a case-by-case basis. All you have to do is add [encrypt] anywhere in the subject line of an email sent […]
Banner 9 Is Now Live!
Upgrades to the Banner database were completed over the Memorial Day weekend and Banner 9 is now live, according to Lisel Stancil, information services. This resource (like INB 8) is available only on the campus network. Information services will be working to add this application to PilotsUP and MyApps for Quick Access sign-on. The URL for accessing […]
Software Request Time for Classrooms and Labs
Information services will begin creating the computer classroom and lab software builds for the 2018 summer and fall terms in early April. A software build is applied to all computers in a computer lab or classroom and contains a set of applications that the students require access to in order to complete their coursework. The computer classroom/lab software […]
March Cybersecurity Focus: Cybercrime—What To Do If It Happens To You
This month information services will cover important steps you should take if you suspect you are the victim of a cybercrime. In addition, we provide guidance on backing up device data to prevent data loss. To learn more see the March Cybersecurity Newsletter at this link.
February Cybersecurity Focus: Avoiding Tax Fraud and Recognizing Common Scams
Tax season is upon us, and this month we share several tips to help UP employees avoid tax fraud. In addition, there are some dangerous scams making their way to our user community via telephone and emails. We offer advise on how to recognize and avoid them. Finally, we share what you need to know […]
New Professional Development Workshops Available
Academic technology services & innovation is pleased to offer a catalog of on-demand professional development workshop opportunities, available on your schedule, and designed to help faculty develop the skills to successfully integrate technology into their practice. The Spring 2018 catalog has been updated with new offerings including training on Moodle, Office 365, WordPress, Padlet, Skype and […]
Announcing Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has come to the University of Portland campus, according to Michelle Sunderland, information services. Teams provides a new way to collaborate and communicate via an interactive chat-based workspace. The idea is to provide 21st-century learners and knowledge workers with a flexible and fun way to stay in sync while cutting down on email overload […]
January Cybersecurity Focus: New Year’s Resolutions and Data Privacy
It’s the new year and time to make some resolutions. Why not resolve to be more secure by taking steps to protect your personal information? Like millions of people across the globe, you may be unaware how your personal information is being used, collected, or shared in our digital society. In this month’s cybersecurity newsletter, learn simple steps you can take […]
New Resources From Academic Technology Services & Innovations
To better serve the academic community, Academic Technology Services & Innovation will not offer drop-in workshops this term, according to Ben Kahn. Instead, ATSI is pleased to offer a catalog of on-demand professional development opportunities, available on your schedule, and designed to help faculty develop the skills to successfully integrate technology into their teaching. Our […]