Business IT Collaboration Launches New Web Pages
Today the Business IT Collaboration (Business IT) launched refreshed web pages on the Technology Services website. The refreshed website provides a public platform for university leadership, faculty, and staff to learn about and engage with the Business IT Collaboration.
NetID Password Requires 12 Characters Starting 11/18
Starting November 18, 2021 any new NetID password will need to be a minimum of twelve characters long. Your current password will work until you change it, at which point the new requirement will take effect.
$100,000 awarded to social justice community project led by Tech Services staff
In July 2020, Chancellor Jones announced a $2 million annual commitment by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to prioritize research focused on systemic racial inequities and injustices that exist within our communities and higher education itself.
The Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program recently announced 22 projects that have been awarded funding. One of these projects is led by Technology Services Deputy CIO for Innovation and Technology Strategy, Tracy Smith.
Data and Technology Innovation Lab’s 2021 Student Showcase
The Data and Technology Innovation Lab at Technology Services was started in 2018 in an effort to build data analytics expertise and expand services within the organization. Today lab leads and students consult with campus faculty and researchers across the social and computational sciences to assist with data analytics. At a showcase in May 2021, student teams presented their exciting year-long projects!
Research and Innovation with Cloud Technologies at the U of I
In an effort to heighten research capabilities and opportunity, Technology Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers three major cloud platforms for researchers to access a wide-range of resources to assist with computation, data collection and storage, website and app development, and more, in a collaborative, accessible, cost-effective, and highly-flexible environment.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Website Launched
A new website to help students, staff,and faculty better understand and navigate cybersecurity and privacy at Illinois launched October 1
Common Vacation and Sick Leave reporting application
We are pleased to share that transition of campus units to a common Vacation and Sick Leave (VSL) reporting application is nearly complete
Start of Semester Technology FAQ – Students
Why can’t I find my course in Canvas or Compass? How do I connect my device to the Wi-Fi? Read more for answers to common questions we see from students at the beginning of the semester.
Help Desk Walk-in Support by Appointment Only
During the Fall 2021 semester, the Technology Services Help Desk (1211 DCL) will offer walk-in support by appointment only.
Minimum Zoom Client Version Requirement
Beginning August 8, 2021, a minimum version of Zoom will be required in order to log in to join meetings.
Top Six Things to Know about the Compass to Canvas Transfer
With a lot of changes coming to the university this semester, including the return to in-person classes and the transfer to using Canvas from using Compass, there are bound to be a lot of questions. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the essential Compass functions, and let you know where to find that information on Canvas!
Build a website with the new University WordPress theme
An official University WordPress theme is now available in publish.illinois.edu (PIE) and cPanel Web Hosting services. Apply the “University of Illinois 2020” theme and start building your website today!