Stories tagged with: Office of Information Technology

Office of Information Technology

Ed Carter named interim Chief Information Officer

April 9, 2026 2 min

Carter will assume the role beginning June 1 following the departure of current Chief Information Officer Chris Ament, who will join Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as its Chief Information Officer.

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OHIO Community

Reminder: OHIO will never ask for your password in an email

April 3, 2026 2 min

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) will never email you asking for your password, authorization codes, or any other credentials. 
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OHIO Community

Update to Inclusive Access program beginning Summer 2026

April 3, 2026 2 min

Inclusive Access provides required digital course materials at reduced prices and makes them available on the first day of class.

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OHIO Community

Understanding the risks of AI tools: Protecting your data, devices at Ohio University

March 27, 2026 3 min

While AI tools can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand the risks involved when sharing information with them - especially as we work to safeguard University data and maintain compliance.
College Green
OHIO Announcements

Faculty can begin entering Fall Semester required course syllabus information in Canvas March 30

March 27, 2026 4 min

Ohio University faculty can begin entering required syllabus information for Fall Semester 2026–27 beginning March 30 in Canvas.

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OHIO Community

Information security tips for researchers

March 20, 2026 1 min

The Ohio University Information Security Office has put together helpful resources to help OHIO researchers protect their research data.
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AI and OIT

Understanding the risks of AI tools: Protecting your data, devices at Ohio University

March 9, 2026 3 min

While Artificial intelligence tools can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand the risks involved when sharing information with them.
A man works on a computer while sitting at a table outside
OHIO Community

Tips on keeping your workspace secure

March 6, 2026 1 min

The Ohio University Information Security Office has put together guidance for how faculty and staff can best secure their workspaces no matter where they are working.
College Green
OHIO Awards

OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

March 5, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

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OHIO Community

Help shape OHIO’s enterprise survey and course evaluation tools

March 5, 2026 2 min

OHIO’s Office of Information Technology is launching the Enterprise Survey and Course Evaluation Project as a comprehensive review of Ohio University’s survey and evaluation technologies.
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OHIO Community

Information on what to do if you have an information security incident

February 27, 2026 1 min

The Ohio University Information Security Office has put together a website for students, faculty and staff about information security incidents, and how to report a potential incident.
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OHIO Community

Safety tips for online gaming

February 20, 2026 1 min

Many Ohio University students, faculty and staff enjoy online gaming. It’s important to remember, though, that you need to be aware of cybersecurity issues while you are playing online games.
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OHIO Community

New federal digital accessibility deadline: What OHIO faculty need to know

February 20, 2026 4 min

Ohio University’s compliance deadline is April 24, 2026.

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OHIO Community

OHIO publishes information to help employees protect data

February 13, 2026 1 min

In order to help OHIO employees protect their data, the Information Security Office has published new website guidance around employment-related scams and phishing.

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OHIO Announcements

Oracle Cloud selected as OHIO’s next HR and finance system

February 13, 2026 3 min

Oracle Cloud has been selected as the next platform for Ohio University’s human resources and finance enterprise resource planning (ERP) system following a comprehensive evaluation process.
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