<![CDATA[Georgia Tech IT Professionals Unite at OneIT Symposium]]>34932
IT professionals from across Georgia Tech came together March 25 for the 2026 OneIT Spring Symposium, a daylong event at the Ferst Center for the Arts that highlighted campuswide technology initiatives, strategic discussions, and updates on projects shaping the Institute’s technology landscape. Hosted by the OneIT leadership committee, the event marked a milestone in the group’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and build a more connected IT community across the campus.
The day began with breakfast and small-group working sessions, providing opportunities for networking, idea-sharing, and broader campus engagement. The program officially opened with remarks from the OneIT leadership committee, which emphasized the organization’s role in fostering communication and collaboration among campus IT teams.
Joe Lewis, associate vice president for IT and chief information security oficer, delivered the keynote address, “Securing the Hive,” a title that echoed the event’s theme, The Hive Mind. “I want to build, with each of you, a cyber program that operates as a service to the Institute – not a checkpoint,” Lewis said. “I can’t build it alone,” he continued. “I need your eyes and your instincts. You are the eyes and the ears of the hive.”
The symposium also included a presentation by Loulou Hong, vice president for Student Engagement and Well‑Being, who spoke about the intersection of technology, engagement, and the well‑being of the Georgia Tech community.
Attendees participated in afternoon parallel‑track sessions designed to explore specific IT initiatives and shared challenges. Topics included: upcoming Office of Information Technology (OIT) Cybersecurity endpoint implementations; computing services offered by the Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment; the democratization of data – including tools and approaches to support broader, more effective access to institutional sources; and improvements to onboarding and off-boarding processes, both noted as critical to operational efficiency and campus cybersecurity.
Participants later reconvened for updates on the newly established Shield research enclave, an initiative that supports Institute research compliance through a secure computing environment.
The event concluded with closing remarks that reinforced the OneIT leadership committee’s mission to strengthen connections among campus IT staff and translate collaboration into meaningful outcomes for the Institute.
Sponsored by OIT, OneIT is an initiative that connects IT staff across Colleges, departments, and administrative units, builds shared practices, standards, and communities of practice, and coordinates security, infrastructure, and service initiatives across campus IT offices.
2026 OneIT committee members include: Andrew Leonard (co-chair), IT support engineer, College of Computing; Jimmy Pearson (co-chair), senior application support analyst, OIT; Chris Helms, IT architecture manager, Georgia Tech Library; Eric Mungai, director of IT, Ivan Allen College; Ben Pritchett, IT support senior manager, School of Aerospace Engineering; Bill Robbins, lead systems/IT architecture (GTRI); Lawrence Sharp, director of IT, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE); Gabe Vannice, director of Architecture & Infrastructure, OIT; and Joe Zima, technical support manager, ISyE.
View pictures from the 2026 OneIT Spring Symposium here.
]]> Courtney Hill117752489042026-04-03 20:41:4417755819602026-04-07 17:12:4000newsOneIT Symposium attendees gained insights into Institute‑wide IT initiatives and the critical role of collaboration across the campus IT community.]]>2026-04-01T00:00:00-04:002026-04-01T00:00:00-04:002026-04-01 00:00:00679850679852679851679853679854679850image<![CDATA[Institute IT professionals gather for the 2026 OneIT Spring Symposium]]> Hosted by the OneIT leadership committee, the symposium marked a milestone in the group’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and build a more connected IT community across the campus. ]]> image/jpeg17752494522026-04-03 20:50:5217752508782026-04-03 21:14:38679852image<![CDATA[The event was hosted in the Ferst Center]]>image/jpeg17752499972026-04-03 20:59:5717752501082026-04-03 21:01:48679851image<![CDATA[AVP for IT and Chief Information Security Officer Joe Lewis delivers the OneIT Symposium keynote address]]>image/jpeg17752498582026-04-03 20:57:3817752499652026-04-03 20:59:25679853image<![CDATA[PACE Senior Director Vernard Martin presents]]>image/jpeg17752502522026-04-03 21:04:1217752502522026-04-03 21:04:12679854image<![CDATA[Presenters and attendees engaged in Q&A]]>image/jpeg17752505692026-04-03 21:09:2917752505692026-04-03 21:09:29<![CDATA[OneIT at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[Exploring Microsoft Copilot Chat]]>28072 Join us for a recurring training series that highlights what is currently available in Copilot Chat and how its capabilities continue to expand. These sessions focus on understanding what Copilot Chat can do today, how it has evolved over time, and how to apply it effectively within everyday work scenarios.
Whether you are brand new to Copilot Chat or already familiar with it, these sessions provide a shared space to explore current features, learn effective ways to interact with the tool, and stay informed as new capabilities become available.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, each session includes:
45 Minutes of Training (Recorded)
Learn how Copilot Chat works, what experiences are currently available, and how to engage with the tool effectively through clear requests and meaningful context. The session includes demonstrations and examples that reflect current capabilities and common workplace scenarios.
Note: While core concepts may be revisited across sessions, examples and focus areas may evolve as Copilot Chat continues to expand.
15 Minutes of Q and A (Not Recorded)
Ask questions, share use cases, and discuss how Copilot Chat fits into your work. This open Q and A is especially useful for attendees who want clarity on recent updates, evolving capabilities, or practical application ideas.
How to Prepare
Bring questions or scenarios related to how you are using or exploring Copilot Chat.
Be ready to participate in discussion and practical exploration.
This series is intended to help attendees stay informed and confident about using Copilot Chat as it evolves.
Please note: Copilot Chat is limited to work affiliated with your role at Georgia Tech and does not support personal use.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117751301322026-04-02 11:42:1217751302832026-04-02 11:44:4300eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Chat. Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before, these sessions offer practical tips and a chance to ask questions.]]>2026-04-23T14:00:00-04:002026-04-23T15:00:00-04:002026-04-23T15:00:00-04:002026-04-23 18:00:002026-04-23 19:00:002026-04-23 19:00:002026-04-23T14:00:00-04:002026-04-23T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2026-04-23 02:00:002026-04-23 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Meeting]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts. Feel free to bring questions about any Microsoft 365 app, whether it’s a follow-up from a previous topic, something new you’re exploring, or part of a project you’re working on.
Note: This Office Hour will be NOT be recorded.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117724841742026-03-02 20:42:5417724842472026-03-02 20:44:0700eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2026-03-04T13:00:00-05:002026-03-04T14:00:00-05:002026-03-04T14:00:00-05:002026-03-04 18:00:002026-03-04 19:00:002026-03-04 19:00:002026-03-04T13:00:00-05:002026-03-04T14:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2026-03-04 01:00:002026-03-04 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Have an Idea for a NEW Topic for M365 Training Sessions?]]><![CDATA[The New SharePoint Document Library Experience]]>28072
Join us for an in-depth and practical session focused on the newest SharePoint Online document library experience. This session, led by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, is designed to help you understand what is changing, what is possible, and how to take advantage of the latest capabilities when managing documents in your team sites.
Robb will walk through the redesigned document library interface, new library templates, updated UX elements, and key differences in how users interact with content across SharePoint and OneDrive. Whether you are maintaining a shared team library or helping others adopt better document management habits, this session will provide clear guidance and real examples that you can use immediately.
In this session, you will learn:
An overview of the new document library layout and user experience updates in SharePoint Online
How to use the redesigned document library to organize, store, and manage files effectively
Limitations to be aware of when working within libraries and how to plan around them
Best practices for modern document management within team sites
How the new SharePoint Online experience affects navigation, structure, and content organization
An introduction to the new document library templates, with four built-in options available for different scenarios
Whether you are familiar with the classic library experience or just getting started, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to help your team work more efficiently. We look forward to having you join us.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117716222282026-02-20 21:17:0817716224852026-02-20 21:21:2500eventJoin us for an in-depth and practical session focused on the newest SharePoint Online document library experience. This session, led by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, is designed to help you understand what is changing, what is possible, and how to take advantage of the latest capabilities when managing documents in your team sites.
Robb will walk through the redesigned document library interface, new library templates, updated UX elements, and key differences in how users interact with content across SharePoint and OneDrive. Whether you are maintaining a shared team library or helping others adopt better document management habits, this session will provide clear guidance and real examples that you can use immediately.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[OneIT AI Summit - Copilot AI]]>34932 Join the Georgia Tech OneIT Committee for a two-day hybrid event with Microsoft to explore new and exciting changes to Copilot and its AI capabilities.
January 27 and 28 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Hybrid - Scholar's Event Theater, Price Gilbert Library, Room 1280 (1st floor) and via Teams Sign-up: 2026 GT Copilot AI Summit Signup
Agenda:
Intro to Copilot chat
Technical fundamentals
Shared Agents (Simple Agents for Information Workers)
Intro to Copilot Studio
Changes coming in 2026
AI panel or AMA to capstone the event
]]> Courtney Hill117694445972026-01-26 16:23:1717694756302026-01-27 01:00:3000eventJoin the OneIT Committee for a two-day hybrid event with Microsoft. Attendees will explore exciting and upcoming changes to Microsoft Copilot available for Georgia Tech faculty and staff.]]>2026-01-27T10:00:00-05:002026-01-27T15:00:00-05:002026-01-27T15:00:00-05:002026-01-27 15:00:002026-01-27 20:00:002026-01-27 20:00:002026-01-27T10:00:00-05:002026-01-27T15:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2026-01-27 10:00:002026-01-27 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Jimmy Pearson Appl. Support Analyst Sr. - OIT jpearson61@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Registration Link]]><![CDATA[First Look at New Copilot Chat Coming to Microsoft 365]]>28072 Copilot Chat is about to get smarter and more useful for everyday work. In this session, you will see what is coming and how to put it to work quickly. Outlook becomes content aware across your inbox, calendar, and meetings, so you can triage messages, prep for discussions, and surface insights and actions without hopping between threads.
We will also explore Agent Mode in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with standard access. Copilot Chat will help orchestrate multistep tasks using web data and referenced files, working iteratively with you to produce high quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. We will cover practical examples, tips to reduce busywork, and guidance on what to expect as features move into preview by March 2026.
Presented by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, with time reserved for Q&A.
**Who should attend**
Staff, faculty, and student workers who use Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and want practical ways to speed up routine work.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117684289222026-01-14 22:15:2217684292472026-01-14 22:20:4700eventThe Copilot Chat experience in Microsoft 365 is getting a major upgrade soon, and this webinar will give you an early look at what is on the way. You will see how Copilot will help you move through email, prepare for meetings, and support your work across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, will walk through the upcoming changes, show real examples, and answer your questions before the updates arrive.
]]><![CDATA[Register: M365 Webinar: New Copilot Chat Experience]]><![CDATA[Cybersafety During the Holiday Season]]>34932
With the 2025 holiday season in swing, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) would like to remind the Georgia Tech community to remain alert against cyberthreats. The OIT Cybersecurity department has reported an uptick in phishing activity across the campus as digital interactions peak during this time of year.
To help you stay vigilant, OIT offers these holiday cybersafety tips:
Think Before You Click: Do not click on links or open attachments in suspicious emails or text messages. Cyber attackers may attempt to gather personal information through phishing and other fraudulent attempts by asking you to confirm purchase or account information, including passwords. Never provide sensitive information through these methods. Legitimate businesses and organizations will never ask for your personal information through email or text.
Two-Factor Authentication Scams: Never approve Duo two-factor authentication requests you did not initiate. If you receive an unexpected prompt, deny it immediately.
Shop Smart and Secure: Use only reputable websites that you know and trust. Type URLs directly into your browser instead of clicking on links in messages, especially from unfamiliar retailers. Always verify the legitimacy of a company before supplying your financial information, such as credit/debit card numbers. Also, if an offer seems too good to be true — it often is.
Use a Credit Card for Online Transactions: There are laws to limit your liability for fraudulent credit card charges, but you may not have the same level of protection when using debit cards. Always check your card statements for fraudulent or unrecognizable charges. Immediately notify your financial institution and local law enforcement if you discover fraud.
Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are urged to report suspicious emails through Microsoft Outlook’s Report Phishing, even if the message appears to come from someone with an Institute email address. Campus members who believe their Georgia Tech account has been compromised should immediately contact OIT’s Cybersecurity Operations Center at soc@gatech.edu.
We hope the Georgia Tech community remains vigilant against cyberthreats this holiday season — and throughout 2026.
]]> Courtney Hill117660032742025-12-17 20:27:5417660068582025-12-17 21:27:3800newsThe Office of Information Technology reminds the Georgia Tech community to remain alert against cyberthreats as online interactions -- and phishing -- peak during the holiday season.]]>2025-12-16T00:00:00-05:002025-12-16T00:00:00-05:002025-12-16 00:00:00<![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts. Feel free to bring questions about any Microsoft 365 app, whether it’s a follow-up from a previous topic, something new you’re exploring, or part of a project you’re working on.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117630587192025-11-13 18:31:5917630588012025-11-13 18:33:2100eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-12-08T15:00:00-05:002025-12-08T16:00:00-05:002025-12-08T16:00:00-05:002025-12-08 20:00:002025-12-08 21:00:002025-12-08 21:00:002025-12-08T15:00:00-05:002025-12-08T16:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-12-08 03:00:002025-12-08 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Have an Idea for a NEW Topic for M365 Training Sessions?]]><![CDATA[Power Platform Foundations Series Workshop: Live Feedback Dashboard]]>28072 Join us for a fully interactive, hands-on session where we’ll spend the hour building together in real time. You’ll learn how to create a complete solution that collects feedback and turns it into insights, all inside one app. Led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, this workshop brings a practical, approachable style to help you succeed.
We’ll follow a clear, step-by-step process to:
Design a Microsoft Form to capture ratings and comments
Store responses in Excel on OneDrive or SharePoint
Automate data flow with Power Automate for instant updates
Build a Power Apps dashboard with charts, filters, and ratings for an interactive experience
No coding experience required, and we’ll provide a guide for every step so you can follow along.
Want to explore early or learn at your own pace? We’ve shared the workshop materials in advance in our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub - Power Platform channel.
Microsoft Form template link
View-only Excel file with sample data
Word doc guide with step-by-step instructions
This is the final offering of this workshop, so don’t miss your chance to join us and build a complete solution you can adapt for your own needs. After this session, the materials will remain in the channel files so you can try it out anytime on your own.
Stay tuned for our next workshop in January, featuring a brand-new topic to help you grow your Power Platform skills.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117630584482025-11-13 18:27:2817630586642025-11-13 18:31:0400eventJoin us for a fully interactive, hands-on session where we’ll spend the hour building together in real time. You’ll learn how to create a complete solution that collects feedback and turns it into insights, all inside one app. Led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, this workshop brings a practical, approachable style to help you succeed.]]>2025-12-08T13:00:00-05:002025-12-08T14:00:00-05:002025-12-08T14:00:00-05:002025-12-08 18:00:002025-12-08 19:00:002025-12-08 19:00:002025-12-08T13:00:00-05:002025-12-08T14:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-12-08 01:00:002025-12-08 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Advanced Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our Advanced Users Power Platform Office Hours!
Hosted by: Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
What to Expect:
Quick Help, No Commitment: Stop by anytime during the hour to ask your questions—no need to stay the whole time.
Expert Guidance: Get tailored advice from Natalia on your Power Platform challenges.
Collaborative Space: Connect with others on campus working on similar projects.
Note: This session will not be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117630569752025-11-13 18:02:5517630571862025-11-13 18:06:2600eventWorking on a Power Platform project and hit a snag? Whether you're building with Power Apps, troubleshooting Flows, or exploring advanced features, you're invited to drop in during our open office hour.]]>2025-12-04T14:00:00-05:002025-12-04T15:00:00-05:002025-12-04T15:00:00-05:002025-12-04 19:00:002025-12-04 20:00:002025-12-04 20:00:002025-12-04T14:00:00-05:002025-12-04T15:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-12-04 02:00:002025-12-04 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
Join us for an Advanced edition of our monthly Power Platform session, led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect. We’ll explore the latest updates, features, and best practices across Power Apps, Power Automate, and related tools.
This session is ideal for those already familiar with the platform and looking to deepen their expertise, troubleshoot scenarios, and connect with others building advanced solutions.
Session Highlights:
Recent Feature Roundup: Explore new capabilities and enhancements released this month.
Best Practices in Action: Learn proven strategies for building scalable apps and automating workflows.
Scenario Support: Bring your questions and get live guidance tailored to your use cases.
Community Connection: Share your experiences and hear how others are driving impact with Power Platform.
Note: The Features and Best Practices portion of the session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117630568462025-11-13 18:00:4617630569032025-11-13 18:01:4300eventJoin us for an Advanced edition of our monthly Power Platform session, led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect. We’ll explore the latest updates, features, and best practices across Power Apps, Power Automate, and related tools.]]>2025-12-01T13:00:00-05:002025-12-01T14:00:00-05:002025-12-01T14:00:00-05:002025-12-01 18:00:002025-12-01 19:00:002025-12-01 19:00:002025-12-01T13:00:00-05:002025-12-01T14:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-12-01 01:00:002025-12-01 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[File Management Refresh: Practical Updates & Features]]>28072 As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to revisit one of our most essential topics: organizing and managing your files. This session is designed for everyday users who want to work efficiently and feel confident about staying organized throughout their day.
Join us for an informative session on mastering file management in Microsoft 365, presented by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect.
In this session, you will learn:
How to store your files effectively
Learn how to decide where files belong when working individually or collaboratively.
Discover where files from collaborative and productivity tools within Microsoft 365 are stored.
Understand how these files fit into your overall file management strategy.
How to organize and share your files
Learn to apply categories and rules to streamline your inbox.
Explore how to set expiration dates for shared files.
Navigate updates in document libraries to keep content organized.
Self-audit strategies for data hygiene
Learn how to review storage usage and identify areas for cleanup.
Remove duplicates and manage old or large files efficiently.
Maintain good data hygiene to keep your workspace organized and compliant.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow or start the new year with a clean slate, this session will give you actionable tips and highlight what’s new in Microsoft 365 file management. We look forward to seeing you there.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117630484212025-11-13 15:40:2117630507982025-11-13 16:19:5800eventAs we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to revisit one of our most essential topics: organizing and managing your files. This session is designed for everyday users who want to work efficiently and feel confident about staying organized throughout their day.]]>2025-11-18T09:00:00-05:002025-11-18T10:00:00-05:002025-11-18T10:00:00-05:002025-11-18 14:00:002025-11-18 15:00:002025-11-18 15:00:002025-11-18T09:00:00-05:002025-11-18T10:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-11-18 09:00:002025-11-18 10:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[SharePoint Hub Site Architecture: Advanced Settings & Permissions]]>28072
Join us for an advanced SharePoint training session focused on Hub Site Architecture, presented by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect. This session is designed for experienced SharePoint users and site owners who want to master the advanced features that organize Hub sites and manage permissions effectively. We’ll dive into capabilities that go beyond the basics, including hub site configuration, custom roles, and advanced settings, to help you build a scalable and secure SharePoint environment for your team or organization.
In this session, you will learn:
Hub Sites vs. Subsites: Best Practices - Understand the differences between hub sites and subsites, when to use each, and how they impact your overall site architecture.
Custom Roles and Permissions - Learn how to create custom roles tailored to functional areas instead of relying solely on out-of-the-box permissions. We’ll also cover admin-focused settings and site owner roles, including the ability to create subsites. We’ll also cover admin-focused settings, site owner roles, and strategies for maintaining compliance across hub sites.
Advanced Site Settings - Navigate through Site Settings to enable features like Publishing Infrastructure, adjust search indexing, and configure navigation for optimal usability.
Customizing Lists - Discover tips and tricks for customizing lists, including ranking columns and other advanced configurations to improve data organization.
Applying Site Templates and Hierarchy Planning - We'll demonstrate applying site templates and structuring site collections, subsites, and hub sites for scalable information architecture.
Whether you are a SharePoint site admin refining your architecture or an IT professional managing multiple sites, this session will provide actionable insights into building a robust and user-friendly SharePoint environment. By the end, you’ll know how to leverage hub sites, advanced settings, and custom permissions to create a secure and organized intranet.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled! Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events
This session is available in our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub - Training & Office Hours channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117630434242025-11-13 14:17:0417630459352025-11-13 14:58:5500eventThis session is designed for experienced SharePoint users and site owners who want to master the advanced features that organize Hub sites and manage permissions effectively. We’ll dive into capabilities that go beyond the basics, including hub site configuration, custom roles, and advanced settings, to help you build a scalable and secure SharePoint environment for your team or organization.]]>2025-12-02T13:00:00-05:002025-12-02T14:00:00-05:002025-12-02T14:00:00-05:002025-12-02 18:00:002025-12-02 19:00:002025-12-02 19:00:002025-12-02T13:00:00-05:002025-12-02T14:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-12-02 01:00:002025-12-02 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform Foundations Series: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Foundations Series Office Hours!
Curious about Power Platform? Just getting started with Power Apps or Power Automate? This session is designed especially for beginners who want to explore the basics in a friendly, supportive environment.
Hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, this interactive session is your opportunity to:
Learn the Fundamentals: Bring your questions—no matter how small—and get clear, simple answers.
Build Confidence: Discover how Power Platform can help you solve everyday challenges.
Connect with an Expert: Chat directly with Natalia and gain insights tailored to new users.
Whether you're just starting out or want a refresher, we’re here to help you take your first steps with Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
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]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117630410652025-11-13 13:37:4517630412092025-11-13 13:40:0900eventCurious about Power Platform? Just getting started with Power Apps or Power Automate? This session is designed especially for beginners who want to explore the basics in a friendly, supportive environment.
Join us for our drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Power Platform Foundations Series Workshop: Live Feedback Dashboard]]>28072 Join us for a fully interactive, hands-on session where we’ll spend the hour building together in real time. You’ll learn how to create a complete solution that collects feedback and turns it into insights, all inside one app. Led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, this workshop brings a practical, approachable style to help you succeed.
We’ll follow a clear, step-by-step process to:
Design a Microsoft Form to capture ratings and comments
Store responses in Excel on OneDrive or SharePoint
Automate data flow with Power Automate for instant updates
Build a Power Apps dashboard with charts, filters, and ratings for an interactive experience
No coding experience required, and we’ll provide a guide for every step so you can follow along.
Want to explore early or learn at your own pace? We’ve shared the workshop materials in advance in our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub - Power Platform channel.
Microsoft Form template link
View-only Excel file with sample data
Word doc guide with step-by-step instructions
Need extra help? Join our Office Hour on Tuesday, November 18, the week after the first workshop. This is your opportunity to bring questions about this build or any foundational Power Platform topics.
Can’t make this workshop? No problem! We’re offering the same session again on Monday, December 8 for anyone who missed the first or wants a second chance to build with us.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117627755712025-11-10 11:52:5117627886872025-11-10 15:31:2700eventAre you new to Power Platform? Curious about how Power Apps and Power Automate can help you work smarter, not harder?
Join us for our Power Platform Workshop, designed specifically for non-technical users who want to get hands-on with Microsoft’s powerful tools without needing to write a single line of code.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts. Feel free to bring questions about any Microsoft 365 app, whether it’s a follow-up from a previous topic, something new you’re exploring, or part of a project you’re working on.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117617688852025-10-29 20:14:4517617689582025-10-29 20:15:5800eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-11-12T13:00:00-05:002025-11-12T14:00:00-05:002025-11-12T14:00:00-05:002025-11-12 18:00:002025-11-12 19:00:002025-11-12 19:00:002025-11-12T13:00:00-05:002025-11-12T14:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-11-12 01:00:002025-11-12 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Have an Idea for a NEW Topic for M365 Training Sessions?]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Microsoft Copilot Chat]]>28072 OIT and Microsoft invite you to a recurring introductory training series designed to help you build foundational skills in Copilot Chat. Whether you're new to prompting or looking to reinforce the basics, these sessions offer practical guidance and a chance to ask questions.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, each session includes: 45 Minutes of Training (Recorded) Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts. Understand the importance of context and detail, and watch live demonstrations that walk through real examples. Note: This portion revisits the same foundational content shared in earlier sessions.
15 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded) Ask questions, share challenges, and get personalized feedback from Dewayne. This open Q&A is ideal for returning attendees who want to explore new use cases or follow up on previous topics.
How to Prepare: Bring specific questions or challenges you've encountered. Be ready to participate in interactive exercises. This series is designed to help you sharpen your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable.
Please note: Copilot Chat is limited to work affiliated with your role at Georgia Tech and does not support personal use.
Have an Idea for a NEW Topic for M365 Training Sessions? Let us know in the form below whether is an idea around M365 apps, Power Platform, or Copilot Chat; we welcome all of your ideas!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117617672442025-10-29 19:47:2417617687612025-10-29 20:12:4100eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Chat. Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before, these sessions offer practical tips and a chance to ask questions.]]>2025-11-11T10:00:00-05:002025-11-11T11:00:00-05:002025-11-11T11:00:00-05:002025-11-11 15:00:002025-11-11 16:00:002025-11-11 16:00:002025-11-11T10:00:00-05:002025-11-11T11:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-11-11 10:00:002025-11-11 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Meeting]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Microsoft Copilot Chat]]>28072 OIT and Microsoft invite you to a recurring introductory training series designed to help you build foundational skills in Copilot Chat. Whether you're new to prompting or looking to reinforce the basics, these sessions offer practical guidance and a chance to ask questions.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, each session includes: 45 Minutes of Training (Recorded) Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts. Understand the importance of context and detail, and watch live demonstrations that walk through real examples. Note: This portion revisits the same foundational content shared in earlier sessions.
15 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded) Ask questions, share challenges, and get personalized feedback from Dewayne. This open Q&A is ideal for returning attendees who want to explore new use cases or follow up on previous topics.
How to Prepare: Bring specific questions or challenges you've encountered. Be ready to participate in interactive exercises. This series is designed to help you sharpen your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable.
Please note: Copilot Chat is limited to work affiliated with your role at Georgia Tech and does not support personal use.
Have an Idea for a NEW Topic for M365 Training Sessions? Let us know in the form below whether is an idea around M365 apps, Power Platform, or Copilot Chat; we welcome all of your ideas!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117610506912025-10-21 12:44:5117617672292025-10-29 19:47:0900eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Chat. Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before, these sessions offer practical tips and a chance to ask questions.]]>2025-10-27T09:00:00-04:002025-10-27T10:00:00-04:002025-10-27T10:00:00-04:002025-10-27 13:00:002025-10-27 14:00:002025-10-27 14:00:002025-10-27T09:00:00-04:002025-10-27T10:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-27 09:00:002025-10-27 10:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Meeting]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Data Days Conference to Explore Power of Data, AI, and Innovation]]>34932
Georgia Tech will host the 2025 Data Days conference on Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, bringing together members of the Institute’s data community to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), data, and innovation. Registration is open at datax.gatech.edu.
This year’s theme, “Unlocking Your Power: AI, Data, and Innovation,” emphasizes how Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff can harness the combined potential of data and AI to enhance learning, research, and operational excellence.
The two-day event will include a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, featuring keynotes from data and AI leaders, interactive workshops, and poster sessions that showcase how data and innovation are transforming the way the Institute works and learns. Participants will gain practical insight into using data and AI tools to inform decisions, accelerate discovery, and drive progress across disciplines.
“Data and AI are two of the most transformative forces shaping how we work, learn, and make decisions today,” said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “At Georgia Tech, we are committed to empowering our community with the knowledge, skills, and tools to unlock the full potential of these technologies — responsibly and creatively — to improve how we learn, work, and innovate.”
Launched in 2022, Data Days was created to strengthen Georgia Tech’s data community of practice, advance data literacy, and celebrate the impact of data-informed decision-making across the Institute. The annual event fosters collaboration, idea exchange, and innovation among experts, practitioners, and learners at all levels.
The Data Days conference is free and open to all Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff. To view the full schedule and register to attend, visit datax.gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill117607118162025-10-17 14:36:5617617574592025-10-29 17:04:1900newsThe 2025 Data Days conference, Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, will bring together members of the Institute’s data community to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, data, and innovation.]]>2025-10-15T00:00:00-04:002025-10-15T00:00:00-04:002025-10-15 00:00:00678495678495image<![CDATA[Data Days Conference ]]> Data Days logo]]> image/png17617574142025-10-29 17:03:3417617574142025-10-29 17:03:34<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]><![CDATA[Data Days: Unlocking Your Power: AI, Data, and Innovation]]>34932 Georgia Tech will host the Data Days conference on Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, bringing together members of the Institute’s data community to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, data, and innovation. The event is free for students, staff, faculty, and employees. To view the schedule and to register, visit datax.gatech.edu.]]> Courtney Hill117607141502025-10-17 15:15:5017617553632025-10-29 16:29:2300eventGeorgia Tech will host the Data Days conference on Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, bringing together members of the Institute’s data community to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, data, and innovation.]]>2025-11-05T00:00:00-05:002025-11-05T23:59:59-05:002025-11-05T23:59:59-05:002025-11-05 05:00:002025-11-06 04:59:592025-11-06 04:59:592025-11-05T00:00:00-05:002025-11-05T23:59:59-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-11-05 12:00:002025-11-05 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@gatech.edu]]>671702671702image<![CDATA[GT-Data-Days-2023--1---1-.png]]> Georgia Tech Data Days]]> image/png16946432962023-09-13 22:14:5617617573282025-10-29 17:02:08<![CDATA[Data Days Conference to Explore Power of Data, AI, and Innovation]]><![CDATA[Data Days: Unlocking Your Power: AI, Data, and Innovation]]>34932 Georgia Tech will host the Data Days conference on Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, bringing together members of the Institute’s data community to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, data, and innovation. The event is free for students, staff, faculty, and employees. To view the schedule and to register, visit datax.gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill117607138112025-10-17 15:10:1117617552492025-10-29 16:27:2900eventGeorgia Tech will host the Data Days conference on Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5, bringing together members of the Institute’s data community to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, data, and innovation.
]]>2025-11-03T00:00:00-05:002025-11-03T23:59:59-05:002025-11-03T23:59:59-05:002025-11-03 05:00:002025-11-04 04:59:592025-11-04 04:59:592025-11-03T00:00:00-05:002025-11-03T23:59:59-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-11-03 12:00:002025-11-03 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@gatech.edu]]>671702671702image<![CDATA[GT-Data-Days-2023--1---1-.png]]> Georgia Tech Data Days]]> image/png16946432962023-09-13 22:14:5617617573282025-10-29 17:02:08<![CDATA[Data Days Conference to Explore Power of Data, AI, and Innovation]]><![CDATA[SharePoint Lists & Libraries: Best Practices for Content Management]]>28072
Join us for an informative session on using SharePoint Lists and Libraries to manage content more effectively, presented by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect. This intermediate session goes beyond basic file storage and sharing, showing you how to unlock SharePoint’s built-in apps for tracking information and collaborate smarter with your team. This session will focus on practical techniques to organize, format, and link content in SharePoint that many users haven’t discovered.
In this session, you will learn:
How to create and customize SharePoint Lists (using list apps like Issue Tracker or Contacts) to replace spreadsheets for team data tracking.
Ways to use advanced list features, including conditional formatting rules to highlight important info.
How to build connections between lists with lookup columns (pulling info from one list into another) and perform calculations with calculated columns (e.g. automatically calculating a “Days Remaining” date field).
Best practices for managing documents in Libraries: enable version history, use check-in/check-out for collaborative editing control, and add metadata columns to categorize files for easier filtering.
How to reuse an existing SharePoint list as a template, and how it integrates with the Microsoft Lists app and Teams for easy access and editing from anywhere, including on mobile devices, with support for alerts and notifications.
Whether you’ve been using SharePoint for a while or are just starting to explore beyond OneDrive, this session will equip you with tips and tricks to better organize content and collaborate. You’ll see real examples (like tracking projects and tasks using lists, instead of email) that you can immediately apply to your own work. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how SharePoint’s list and library tools can make your team more efficient and organized! We look forward to seeing you there.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117616764982025-10-28 18:34:5817616767152025-10-28 18:38:3500eventJoin us for an informative session on using SharePoint Lists and Libraries to manage content more effectively, presented by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect. This intermediate session goes beyond basic file storage and sharing, showing you how to unlock SharePoint’s built-in apps for tracking information and collaborate smarter with your team. This session will focus on practical techniques to organize, format, and link content in SharePoint that many users haven’t discovered.]]>2025-11-04T13:00:00-05:002025-11-04T14:00:00-05:002025-11-04T14:00:00-05:002025-11-04 18:00:002025-11-04 19:00:002025-11-04 19:00:002025-11-04T13:00:00-05:002025-11-04T14:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-11-04 01:00:002025-11-04 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts. Feel free to bring questions about any Microsoft 365 app, whether it’s a follow-up from a previous topic, something new you’re exploring, or part of a project you’re working on.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117610748592025-10-21 19:27:3917610750862025-10-21 19:31:2600eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-10-30T11:00:00-04:002025-10-30T12:00:00-04:002025-10-30T12:00:00-04:002025-10-30 15:00:002025-10-30 16:00:002025-10-30 16:00:002025-10-30T11:00:00-04:002025-10-30T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-30 11:00:002025-10-30 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Have an Idea for a NEW Topic for M365 Training Sessions?]]><![CDATA[Power Platform Advanced Session – Latest Updates & Features]]>28072
Join us for an Advanced edition of our monthly Power Platform session, led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect. We’ll explore the latest updates, features, and best practices across Power Apps, Power Automate, and related tools.
This session is ideal for those already familiar with the platform and looking to deepen their expertise, troubleshoot scenarios, and connect with others building advanced solutions.
Session Highlights:
Recent Feature Roundup: Explore new capabilities and enhancements released this month.
Best Practices in Action: Learn proven strategies for building scalable apps and automating workflows.
Scenario Support: Bring your questions and get live guidance tailored to your use cases.
Community Connection: Share your experiences and hear how others are driving impact with Power Platform.
Note: The Features and Best Practices portion of the session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117610746082025-10-21 19:23:2817610747742025-10-21 19:26:1400eventJoin us for an Advanced edition of our monthly Power Platform session, led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect. We’ll explore the latest updates, features, and best practices across Power Apps, Power Automate, and related tools.]]>2025-10-29T14:00:00-04:002025-10-29T15:00:00-04:002025-10-29T15:00:00-04:002025-10-29 18:00:002025-10-29 19:00:002025-10-29 19:00:002025-10-29T14:00:00-04:002025-10-29T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-29 02:00:002025-10-29 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Connected Task Management: Using Loop, Planner, and Lists Together]]>28072 Microsoft 365 offers a suite of task management tools that work well individually, but when used together, they provide a more connected and efficient way to manage work. This session will explore how Planner, Lists, and Loop integrate to support seamless task tracking and collaboration across platforms.
Join us for an informative session focused on integrated task management in Microsoft 365. Whether you're coordinating projects, following up on meeting action items, or organizing your own work, this session will highlight how these tools work together to simplify workflows and improve visibility.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, this session will:
Demonstrate how task lists created in Loop automatically sync with Planner for centralized tracking
Show how Planner plans can be embedded into Loop pages for real-time collaboration and updates
Explore how collaborative meeting notes in Teams generate Loop task lists that sync to Planner
Highlight how individual tasks assigned through these tools surface in Planner under “My Tasks” and “My Day” views
Whether you're managing a team project or streamlining your own task list, this session will help you connect Microsoft 365 tools for a more integrated task management experience.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117610502262025-10-21 12:37:0617610504332025-10-21 12:40:3300eventMicrosoft 365 offers a suite of task management tools that work well individually, but when used together, they provide a more connected and efficient way to manage work. This session will explore how Planner, Lists, and Loop integrate to support seamless task tracking and collaboration across platforms.]]>2025-10-21T13:00:00-04:002025-10-21T14:00:00-04:002025-10-21T14:00:00-04:002025-10-21 17:00:002025-10-21 18:00:002025-10-21 18:00:002025-10-21T13:00:00-04:002025-10-21T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-21 01:00:002025-10-21 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform Foundations Series: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Foundations Series Office Hours!
Curious about Power Platform? Just getting started with Power Apps or Power Automate? This session is designed especially for beginners who want to explore the basics in a friendly, supportive environment.
Hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, this interactive session is your opportunity to:
Learn the Fundamentals: Bring your questions—no matter how small—and get clear, simple answers.
Build Confidence: Discover how Power Platform can help you solve everyday challenges.
Connect with an Expert: Chat directly with Natalia and gain insights tailored to new users.
Whether you're just starting out or want a refresher, we’re here to help you take your first steps with Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
Want to stay in the loop with upcoming M365 Learning Hub sessions? Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled. Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117606104332025-10-16 10:27:1317606107272025-10-16 10:32:0700eventCurious about Power Platform? Just getting started with Power Apps or Power Automate? This session is designed especially for beginners who want to explore the basics in a friendly, supportive environment.
Join us for our drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Advanced Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our Advanced Users Power Platform Office Hours!
Hosted by: Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
What to Expect:
Quick Help, No Commitment: Stop by anytime during the hour to ask your questions—no need to stay the whole time.
Expert Guidance: Get tailored advice from Natalia on your Power Platform challenges.
Collaborative Space: Connect with others on campus working on similar projects.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117605638172025-10-15 21:30:1717605639422025-10-15 21:32:2200eventWorking on a Power Platform project and hit a snag? Whether you're building with Power Apps, troubleshooting Flows, or exploring advanced features, you're invited to drop in during our open office hour.]]>2025-10-16T11:00:00-04:002025-10-16T12:00:00-04:002025-10-16T12:00:00-04:002025-10-16 15:00:002025-10-16 16:00:002025-10-16 16:00:002025-10-16T11:00:00-04:002025-10-16T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-16 11:00:002025-10-16 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Office of Information Technology Observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month]]>34932
In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM), the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Cybersecurity department highlights educational resources and tips aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness and resilience across the Georgia Tech community.
Launched in 2004 by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the annual observance of NCAM each October raises awareness about online safety and teaches individuals and organizations how to protect themselves from cyberthreats, such as phishing attacks, credential theft, and social engineering tactics. It also notes the importance of safeguarding digital information.
“Cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge — it’s a shared responsibility across our entire campus community,” said Joe Lewis, associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information security officer. “OIT Cybersecurity is committed to empowering and enabling a culture of cyber awareness that prepares students, faculty, and staff to make smart, secure decisions to protect themselves and the Institute’s digital assets. As increasingly complex cyberthreats evolve, so must our vigilance.”
OIT Cybersecurity has developed the Cybersecurity Awareness webpage and reminds the Georgia Tech community of the following tips this Cybersecurity Awareness Month:
If you receive a suspicious email, even if it appears to come from Institute personnel, immediately report it to phishing@gatech.edu.
Do not trust unexpected text messages, even if they appear to come from Institute personnel. Contact OIT or your office’s IT Help Desk immediately if uncertain.
Never approve Duo two-factor (2FA) authentication requests you did not initiate. If you receive an unexpected prompt, deny it immediately.
Do not share 2FA authentication codes under any circumstances. Georgia Tech support professionals will never ask you to share Duo codes or personal information via phone.
Always verify requests related to account access or payroll changes by contacting your office’s IT support team or human resources professional directly.
Never change your Institute password by clicking on a link in an email you receive. Directly type the Passport URL into your browser. Only change your password on the Passport site at passport.gatech.edu.
Explore more cybersecurity guidance to enhance your cybersafety knowledge by visiting the Cybersecurity Awareness at Georgia Tech webpage at oit.gatech.edu/cybersecurityawareness.
]]> Courtney Hill117597710732025-10-06 17:17:5317598510762025-10-07 15:31:1600newsIn recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of Information Technology Cybersecurity department highlights educational resources and tips aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness and resilience across the Georgia Tech community. ]]>2025-10-01T00:00:00-04:002025-10-01T00:00:00-04:002025-10-01 00:00:00672619672619image<![CDATA[Cybersecurity awareness]]>image/jpeg17030139232023-12-19 19:25:2317030392172023-12-20 02:26:57<![CDATA[Cybersecurity Awareness at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[GT Copilot Days]]>28072 GT OIT and Microsoft are teaming up to bring back GT Copilot Days — a dynamic 2-hour event packed with real-world demos, interactive discussions, and practical tips to help you harness the power of Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot.
Whether you're a researcher, administrator, IT professional, or faculty member, this event is designed to show you how Copilot can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across campus.
In Person seats are limited, so sign up now! A remote option is available if you prefer virtual or if the in person seats are full. You will receive a meeting link before the session you signed up for.
General Session 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Introductory training session designed to help you build foundational skills in Copilot Chat. Whether you're prompting or looking to reinforce the basics, these sessions offer practical guidance and a chance to ask questions. Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts. Understand the importance of context and detail and watch live demonstrations that walk through real examples.
Campus Communicators 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Designed to help communicators build foundational skills in Copilot Chat. Learn how to craft clear, compelling prompts that drive effective messaging, content creation, and stakeholder engagement. Explore how Copilot can Support storytelling, tone refinement, and real-time collaboration. Includes live demos and Q&A. (We know it's lunch time, so please feel free to bring something to eat while we learn!)
Technical / IT 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Training session tailored for IT Professionals to build skills in and get into the nerdy side of Copilot. Discover how to use prompting to troubleshoot issues, automate documentation, and enhance user support. Learn how context and specificity improve Copilot's responses in technical environments. Includes practical examples and live walkthroughs.
Each Session will be Led by: • Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft • Weston Malott, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft How to Prepare: • Bring your laptop! • Have specific questions or challenges you've encountered? Bring those too! • Be ready to participate in interactive exercises. This series is designed to help you sharpen your Copilot skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117592461302025-09-30 15:28:5017592472072025-09-30 15:46:4700eventGT OIT and Microsoft are teaming up to bring back GT Copilot Days — a dynamic 2-hour event packed with real-world demos, interactive discussions, and practical tips to help you harness the power of Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot.
Whether you're a researcher, administrator, IT professional, or faculty member, this event is designed to show you how Copilot can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across campus.
In Person seats are limited, so sign up now! A remote option is available if you prefer virtual or if the in person seats are full. You will receive a meeting link before the session you signed up for.
]]>2025-10-01T08:30:00-04:002025-10-01T17:00:00-04:002025-10-01T17:00:00-04:002025-10-01 12:30:002025-10-01 21:00:002025-10-01 21:00:002025-10-01T08:30:00-04:002025-10-01T17:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-01 08:30:002025-10-01 05:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[GT Copilot Days ]]>Alana DeAngelis
Director, Enterprise Services
OIT-EADI-Business Solutions
alana@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Copilot Days Registration Form]]><![CDATA[GT Copilot Days]]><![CDATA[GT Copilot Days]]>28072 GT OIT and Microsoft are teaming up to bring back GT Copilot Days — a dynamic 2-hour event packed with real-world demos, interactive discussions, and practical tips to help you harness the power of Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot.
Whether you're a researcher, administrator, IT professional, or faculty member, this event is designed to show you how Copilot can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across campus.
In Person seats are limited, so sign up now! A remote option is available if you prefer virtual or if the in person seats are full. You will receive a meeting link before the session you signed up for.
Academic 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Training session designed for academic professionals and educators. Learn how to use Copilot Chat to support curriculum development, research synthesis, and student engagement. Understand how to craft prompts that foster critical thinking and streamline academic workflows. Includes real-world examples and interactive Q&A.
Administrative 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Introductory training session for administrative professionals looking to build foundational Copilot Chat skills. Learn how to prompt Copilot for scheduling, task management, document drafting, and process optimization. Understand how context and clarity drive better results. Includes live demos and practical use cases. (We know it's lunch time, so please feel free to bring something to eat while we learn!)
Agent Builder 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Advanced training session designed for users ready to move beyond basic prompting and start building their own individual Copilot agents. Learn how to build your first task-specific agent! Includes live demos and hands-on walkthroughs to help you build your first agent.
Each Session will be Led by: • Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft • Weston Malott, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft How to Prepare: • Bring your laptop! • Have specific questions or challenges you've encountered? Bring those too! • Be ready to participate in interactive exercises. This series is designed to help you sharpen your Copilot skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117592467232025-09-30 15:38:4317592471452025-09-30 15:45:4500eventGT OIT and Microsoft are teaming up to bring back GT Copilot Days — a dynamic 2-hour event packed with real-world demos, interactive discussions, and practical tips to help you harness the power of Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot.
Whether you're a researcher, administrator, IT professional, or faculty member, this event is designed to show you how Copilot can simplify your day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across campus.
In Person seats are limited, so sign up now! A remote option is available if you prefer virtual or if the in person seats are full. You will receive a meeting link before the session you signed up for.
]]>2025-10-02T08:30:00-04:002025-10-02T17:00:00-04:002025-10-02T17:00:00-04:002025-10-02 12:30:002025-10-02 21:00:002025-10-02 21:00:002025-10-02T08:30:00-04:002025-10-02T17:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-02 08:30:002025-10-02 05:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[GT Copilot Days ]]>Alana DeAngelis
Director, Enterprise Services
OIT-EADI-Business Solutions
alana@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Copilot Days Registration Form]]><![CDATA[GT Copilot Days]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Weston Malott, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts. Feel free to bring questions about any Microsoft 365 app, whether it’s a follow-up from a previous topic, something new you’re exploring, or part of a project you’re working on.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117587491502025-09-24 21:25:5017587491932025-09-24 21:26:3300eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-09-25T14:00:00-04:002025-09-25T15:00:00-04:002025-09-25T15:00:00-04:002025-09-25 18:00:002025-09-25 19:00:002025-09-25 19:00:002025-09-25T14:00:00-04:002025-09-25T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-25 02:00:002025-09-25 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[The Southeastern Cyber Cup Returns]]>34932
The Office of Information Technology at Georgia Tech will host the 2025 Southeastern Cyber Cup, a virtual hackathon competition for participants with interests in IT and cybersecurity. Registration is open to students and professionals at any higher education institution in Georgia, beginning Sept. 17.
Now in its third iteration, the Southeastern Cyber Cup has novice and experienced-level teams compete in a series of “capture the flag” tasks — technical challenges that simulate real-world cyber scenarios. Participants vie to earn points by identifying hidden flags embedded in each task, with scores tracked live on a digital leaderboard.
Novice and experienced teams will compete on Oct. 10 and 17. Experienced teams will also compete in a final round on Oct. 24. Teams with the highest scores at the end of their respective rounds will be crowned the winners.
Players and non-players are also invited to attend the Southeastern Cyber Cub Mini Conference on Oct. 24. The virtual conference will feature cybersecurity-expert panel discussions and a keynote speaker.
“The Cyber Cup is more than a competition — it’s a platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation,” said Joe Lewis, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech. “We’re excited to bring together a diverse community of tech enthusiasts from across the state to sharpen their skills and tackle common cybersecurity challenges.”
The Cyber Cup will host two optional virtual boot camps before the competition begins, Sept. 19 and 26. The boot camps will help novice and experienced players brush up on skills and learn tools and techniques for competing in the event.
The 2024 Southeastern Cyber Cup drew nearly 100 participants from 10 institutions across Georgia, including Augusta University, Emory University, and Georgia State University.
]]> Courtney Hill117579679862025-09-15 20:26:2617579787492025-09-15 23:25:4900news
The 2025 Southeastern Cyber Cup hackathon competition will be open to students and professionals at higher education institutions in Georgia, beginning Sept. 17.
College students and professionals (including faculty and staff) interested in cybersecurity and IT seeking to apply their expertise in a competitive setting
Area experts looking to test their skills and mentor emerging talent
Novice and experienced participants (Novice teams compete Oct. 10 and 17; experienced teams compete Oct. 10, 17, and 24)
]]>677981677981image<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup 2025]]>image/png17576231952025-09-11 20:39:5517576231952025-09-11 20:39:55<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Copilot Days: Harness the power of Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot]]>36236 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to host Georgia Tech Copilot Days on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and Thursday, Oct. 2. This two-day, in-person event will feature in-depth sessions with real-world demos, interactive discussions, and practical tips to help you harness the power of Copilot Chat and M365 Copilot, Microsoft’s GPT-4 powered conversational AI.
Who Are These Sessions For?
These in-person sessions are ideal for researchers, administrators, IT professionals, and faculty members who are curious about how Copilot can simplify day-to-day tasks and boost productivity across campus. Expect engaging sessions, hands-on examples, and plenty of “aha!” moments.
Sign-up to receive updates and submit your questions and ideas!Sign Up Form>
]]> adurandean3117576788782025-09-12 12:07:5817577034602025-09-12 18:57:4000eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to host Georgia Tech Copilot Days on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and Thursday, Oct. 2.]]>2025-10-01T00:00:00-04:002025-10-02T23:59:59-04:002025-10-02T23:59:59-04:002025-10-01 04:00:002025-10-03 03:59:592025-10-03 03:59:592025-10-01T00:00:00-04:002025-10-02T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-10-01 12:00:002025-10-02 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Copilot Days Sign-Up Form]]>collab-support@gatech.edu ]]>677985677985image<![CDATA[copilot-days.png]]>image/png17576801652025-09-12 12:29:2517576801652025-09-12 12:29:25<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup Bootcamp, Sept. 19]]>34932
The Southeastern Cyber Cup hackathon competition returns this year, with team playoff rounds Oct. 10 and 17, and final round Oct. 24. Event participation is open to higher education cybersecurity and IT professionals and students across Georgia.
Are you a novice cyber hacker who wants to brush up on your skills? Attend a virtual Cyber Cup Bootcamp, Sept. 19 or 26. Attendees will learn tools and techniques for participation in this year's Southeastern Cyber Cup, including:
]]> Courtney Hill117576231792025-09-11 20:39:3917576238512025-09-11 20:50:5100eventAttend a virtual Southeastern Cyber Cup Bootcamp, Sept. 19 or 26, to learn tools and techniques for participation in this year's cybersecurity hackathon event.]]>2025-09-19T15:00:00-04:002025-09-19T17:00:00-04:002025-09-19T17:00:00-04:002025-09-19 19:00:002025-09-19 21:00:002025-09-19 21:00:002025-09-19T15:00:00-04:002025-09-19T17:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-19 03:00:002025-09-19 05:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]>677981677981image<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup 2025]]>image/png17576231952025-09-11 20:39:5517576231952025-09-11 20:39:55<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup 2025]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup Bootcamp, Sept. 26]]>34932
The Southeastern Cyber Cup hackathon competition returns this year, with team playoff rounds Oct. 10 and 17, and final round Oct. 24. Event participation is open to higher education cybersecurity and IT professionals and students across Georgia.
Are you a novice cyber hacker who wants to brush up on your skills? Attend a virtual Cyber Cup Bootcamp, Sept. 19 or 26. Attendees will learn tools and techniques for participation in this year's Southeastern Cyber Cup, including:
]]> Courtney Hill117576237172025-09-11 20:48:3717576237932025-09-11 20:49:5300eventAttend a virtual Southeastern Cyber Cup Bootcamp, Sept. 19 or 26, to learn tools and techniques for participation in this year's cybersecurity hackathon event.]]>2025-09-26T15:00:00-04:002025-09-26T17:00:00-04:002025-09-26T17:00:00-04:002025-09-26 19:00:002025-09-26 21:00:002025-09-26 21:00:002025-09-26T15:00:00-04:002025-09-26T17:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-26 03:00:002025-09-26 05:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]>677981677981image<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup 2025]]>image/png17576231952025-09-11 20:39:5517576231952025-09-11 20:39:55<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup 2025]]><![CDATA[Advanced Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our Advanced Users Power Platform Office Hours!
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117571090912025-09-05 21:51:3117571091842025-09-05 21:53:0400eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Microsoft Copilot Chat]]>28072 OIT and Microsoft invite you to a recurring introductory training series designed to help you build foundational skills in Copilot Chat. Whether you're new to prompting or looking to reinforce the basics, these sessions offer practical guidance and a chance to ask questions. Led by Weston Malott, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, each session includes:
30 Minutes of Training (Recorded)
Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts. Understand the importance of context and detail, and watch live demonstrations that walk through real examples.
Note: This portion revisits the same foundational content shared in earlier sessions.
30 Minutes of Q&A(Not Recorded)
Ask questions, share challenges, and get personalized feedback from Weston. This open Q&A is ideal for returning attendees who want to explore new use cases or follow up on previous topics.
How to Prepare:
Bring specific questions or challenges you've encountered.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises.
This series is designed to help you sharpen your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable.
Please note: Copilot Chat is limited to work affiliated with your role at Georgia Tech and does not support personal use.
Have an Idea for a NEW Topic for M365 Training Sessions?
Let us know in the form below whether is an idea around M365 apps, Power Platform, or Copilot Chat; we welcome all of your ideas!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117571079802025-09-05 21:33:0017571089632025-09-05 21:49:2300eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Chat. Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before, these sessions offer practical tips and a chance to ask questions.]]>2025-09-12T13:00:00-04:002025-09-12T14:00:00-04:002025-09-12T14:00:00-04:002025-09-12 17:00:002025-09-12 18:00:002025-09-12 18:00:002025-09-12T13:00:00-04:002025-09-12T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-12 01:00:002025-09-12 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour ]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Weston Malott, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts. Feel free to bring questions about any Microsoft 365 app, whether it’s a follow-up from a previous topic, something new you’re exploring, or part of a project you’re working on.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117571078172025-09-05 21:30:1717571079162025-09-05 21:31:5600eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-09-10T13:00:00-04:002025-09-10T14:00:00-04:002025-09-10T14:00:00-04:002025-09-10 17:00:002025-09-10 18:00:002025-09-10 18:00:002025-09-10T13:00:00-04:002025-09-10T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-10 01:00:002025-09-10 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[ Inclusive by Design: Accessibility Tools in Microsoft 365]]>28072 As we continue to prioritize inclusive digital experiences, this session will spotlight the accessibility tools built into Microsoft 365 that help everyone work more effectively.
Join us for an engaging session focused on accessibility features in Microsoft 365. Whether you're hosting meetings, creating content, or collaborating across platforms, this session will help you make your work more inclusive and accessible to all.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, this session will:
Demonstrate how to use live captions and other accessibility features in Teams and Outlook to support inclusive communication
Explore the immersive reader in Word and OneNote to enhance reading comprehension and focus
Show how to use the accessibility checker in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel to identify and fix accessibility issues in your content
Introduce the new accessibility assistant in SharePoint, designed to help you build accessible pages with real-time guidance
Whether you're designing a presentation, leading a meeting, or building a SharePoint site, this session will help you create content and experiences that are accessible to all.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117555464722025-08-18 19:47:5217571076282025-09-05 21:27:0800eventJoin us for an engaging session focused on accessibility features in Microsoft 365. Whether you're hosting meetings, creating content, or collaborating across platforms, this session will help you make your work more inclusive and accessible to all.]]>2025-09-22T11:00:00-04:002025-09-22T12:00:00-04:002025-09-22T12:00:00-04:002025-09-22 15:00:002025-09-22 16:00:002025-09-22 16:00:002025-09-22T11:00:00-04:002025-09-22T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-22 11:00:002025-09-22 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Foundations Series Workshop: Live Feedback Dashboard in Power Apps]]>28072 Join us for a fully interactive, hands‑on workshop where we will spend the full hour building together in real time. This session focuses on creating a complete solution that collects feedback and turns it into insights, all inside one app.
We will follow a clear, step‑by‑step process to:
Design a Microsoft Form to capture ratings and comments
Store responses in Excel on OneDrive or SharePoint
Automate data flow with Power Automate for instant updates
Build a Power Apps dashboard with charts, filters, and ratings for an interactive experience
We will provide you a guide with each step to help you follow along. No coding experience required.
The session will be led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, who brings a practical, approachable style to help you succeed.
Join us to see how Microsoft’s tools can simplify feedback collection and visualization, and leave with a working app you can adapt for your own needs.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub - Power Platform channel.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117539042102025-07-30 19:36:5017571050212025-09-05 20:43:4100eventAre you new to Power Platform? Curious about how Power Apps and Power Automate can help you work smarter, not harder?
Join us for our Power Platform Workshop, designed specifically for non-technical users who want to get hands-on with Microsoft’s powerful tools without needing to write a single line of code.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Power Platform Advanced Session – August Updates & Best Practices]]>28072 Join us for an Advanced edition of our monthly Power Platform session, led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect. We’ll explore the latest updates, features, and best practices from August across Power Apps, Power Automate, and related tools.
This session is ideal for those already familiar with the platform and looking to deepen their expertise, troubleshoot scenarios, and connect with others building advanced solutions.
Session Highlights:
August Feature Roundup: Explore new capabilities and enhancements released this month.
Best Practices in Action: Learn proven strategies for building scalable apps and automating workflows.
Scenario Support: Bring your questions and get live guidance tailored to your use cases.
Community Connection: Share your experiences and hear how others are driving impact with Power Platform.
Note: The Features and Best Practices portion of the session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117562429042025-08-26 21:15:0417568294422025-09-02 16:10:4200eventJoin us for an Advanced edition of our monthly Power Platform session, led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect. We’ll explore the latest updates, features, and best practices from August across Power Apps, Power Automate, and related tools.]]>2025-09-05T10:00:00-04:002025-09-05T11:00:00-04:002025-09-05T11:00:00-04:002025-09-05 14:00:002025-09-05 15:00:002025-09-05 15:00:002025-09-05T10:00:00-04:002025-09-05T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-05 10:00:002025-09-05 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[SharePoint Access By Design: Groups and Permission Structure]]>28072 This session will focus on advanced, previously untapped practices without repeating prior content.
Led by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, the session dives into the behind‑the‑scenes access model for SharePoint sites and libraries using SharePoint groups, deliberate permission inheritance, site‑level sharing defaults, and practical patterns that reduce one‑off exceptions.
Key Topics:
Designing SharePoint groups for Owners, Members, Visitors, plus custom groups for sensitive libraries and folders
Using permission inheritance intentionally at site, library, folder, and item scope, including when to break and how to restore
Understanding Limited Access and surfacing unique permissions with built‑in tools like Manage Access and Check Permissions
Setting site‑level sharing and link defaults for least‑privilege sharing, including Specific people, Existing access, and People in our organization (GT tenant)
Managing external sharing from the site owner perspective, reviewing and adjusting access without scripts or workflow tools
Auditing and cleanup routines using built‑in SharePoint permission pages to identify and fix unique permissions that have accumulated over time
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117563270582025-08-27 20:37:3817563275692025-08-27 20:46:0900eventJoin us for an engaging session focused on the behind‑the‑scenes access model for SharePoint sites and libraries using SharePoint groups, deliberate permission inheritance, site‑level sharing defaults, and practical patterns that reduce one‑off exceptions.]]>2025-09-03T15:00:00-04:002025-09-03T16:00:00-04:002025-09-03T16:00:00-04:002025-09-03 19:00:002025-09-03 20:00:002025-09-03 20:00:002025-09-03T15:00:00-04:002025-09-03T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-03 03:00:002025-09-03 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Foundational Dropbox Training – Hybrid Session]]>28072 The Office Of Information Technology (OIT) is excited to invite you to a foundational Dropbox training designed to help you build confidence and efficiency with the tools you use every day.
Whether you're new to Dropbox or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on session will help you: • Learn best practices for organizing, sharing, and collaborating, • Explore core features and workflows that streamline your day-to-day tasks, and • Discover time-saving tips to boost your productivity.
Date: September 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Coda Building (Hybrid – limited in-person seating)
This is a great opportunity to level up your workflow, ask questions, and learn directly from Dropbox experts.
Seats are limited for in-person attendance – register now to secure your spot!
We look forward to seeing you there!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117543907022025-08-05 10:45:0217561306282025-08-25 14:03:4800eventThe Office Of Information Technology (OIT) is excited to invite you to a foundational Dropbox training designed to help you build confidence and efficiency with the tools you use every day.]]>2025-09-17T10:00:00-04:002025-09-17T12:00:00-04:002025-09-17T12:00:00-04:002025-09-17 14:00:002025-09-17 16:00:002025-09-17 16:00:002025-09-17T10:00:00-04:002025-09-17T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-09-17 10:00:002025-09-17 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Marissa Handley
Sr IT Service Delivery Coordinator
mhandley6@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[OIT Dropbox Training Registration Form]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Microsoft Copilot Chat ]]>28072
We're excited to continue our ongoing series of training sessions designed to enhance your skills in using Copilot Chat effectively. This session will focus on The Art of Prompting, a crucial aspect that can significantly improve your interactions with Copilot Chat.
This session is led by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, and includes:
30 Minutes of Training (Recorded) Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts, understand the importance of context and detail, and watch live demonstrations.
If you’ve attended a previous session, please note that this portion will revisit the same foundational content shared in earlier sessions.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded) Ask questions, share challenges, and get personalized feedback from Dewayne. This open Q&A is ideal for returning attendees who want to explore new use cases or follow up on previous topics.
How to Prepare:
Bring any specific questions or challenges you’ve encountered.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
*PLEASE NOTE: Copilot Chat is limited to work affiliated with your role at Georgia Tech and not inclusive to questions around personal use of this tool.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117555528852025-08-18 21:34:4517555530482025-08-18 21:37:2800eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Chat. Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before, these sessions offer practical tips and a chance to ask questions.]]>2025-08-26T10:00:00-04:002025-08-26T11:00:00-04:002025-08-26T11:00:00-04:002025-08-26 14:00:002025-08-26 15:00:002025-08-26 15:00:002025-08-26T10:00:00-04:002025-08-26T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-08-26 10:00:002025-08-26 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Advanced Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our Advanced Users Power Platform Office Hours!
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117552926862025-08-15 21:18:0617552928022025-08-15 21:20:0200eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Apple Accounts Using Georgia Tech Email Addresses to Become Institute-Managed Accounts]]>36236UPDATE: The previously scheduled transition date, originally set to begin Aug. 4, has been delayed. An update will provided once the revised timeline has been confirmed.
Faculty, staff, and alumni using an "@gatech.edu" email address with their Apple Account will need to make a switch to a non-Georgia Tech email address. This applies to those with personal Apple Accounts on personal devices and on Georgia Tech-managed iOS devices, such as a MacBook or iPhone. Personal accounts that continue to use a Georgia Tech-domain email address will become Institute-managed Apple Accounts.
Apple’s evolving enterprise capabilities, which include auto-enrollment of devices and improved application delivery through mobile device management, have heightened the need for distinct institutional and personal user accounts. Institute-managed Apple Accounts will allow Georgia Tech to provide improved security, data separation, and unified device management.
“This update helps create a boundary between personal and professional Apple data and devices,” said Derek McKenzie, IT architect with the Office of Information Technology (OIT). “Through Institute-managed Apple Accounts, we can enable Single Sign-On, simplify access to licensed apps and services, and ensure that Georgia Tech-issued Apple devices are properly managed by the Institute.”
Affected users will be prompted by Apple to select an alternate email address for their account. Updates to a primary email address for an Apple Account will not affect user data, purchases, or passwords. The email address used to sign in will change, and Georgia Tech will not have access to your data.
How do I update my Apple Account if I currently use a Georgia Tech-domain email address? These users can update their Apple Account email address to any third-party email address or create an @icloud.com email address. Users who create an @icloud.com email address may be required to wait 30 days before they can use the address with their Apple Account. View these instructions to learn how to change your Apple Account primary email address.
What will happen to my account and personal data if I don’t update my email address? Users who continue to use a Georgia Tech-domain email address as their primary address for their Apple Account will have their login email address changed to a "temporary.appleid.com" email address. (For example, gburdell3@gatech.edu would change togburdell3-gatech.edu@temporary.appleid.com.)
How do I confirm whether my Apple Account was created using a Georgia Tech email address?
Open Settings on your Apple device.
Select the username at the top.
If an "@gatech.edu" email address is in use for the Apple Account login, Apple will prompt the user to choose a new email address before the transition.
If your Apple Account does not use a Georgia Tech-domain email address, no action is required.
]]> adurandean3117538123592025-07-29 18:05:5917544112002025-08-05 16:26:4000newsUsers will be prompted by Apple to update their email address. The transition to Institute-managed Apple Accounts supports secure access to licensed apps, enables Single Sign-On, and separates personal data from Georgia Tech-issued Apple resources.]]>2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:002025-07-31T00:00:00-04:002025-07-31 00:00:00For more information about Managed Apple Accounts, visit Service access with Managed Apple IDs.]]>677523677523image<![CDATA[Institute-managed Apple Accounts]]>image/png17538129102025-07-29 18:15:1017538129872025-07-29 18:16:27<![CDATA[External Collaboration in Microsoft Teams: Managing Guest Access]]>28072 As collaboration with external partners becomes more common, now is the perfect time to ensure your Teams spaces are ready for seamless engagement beyond your organization.
Join us for an informative session focused on external collaboration in Microsoft Teams. Whether you're working on shared initiatives with peer universities, coordinating with community-based project partners, or supporting cross-institutional working groups, this session will help you understand how to collaborate securely and effectively with people outside your organization.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, this session will:
Clarify the roles and permissions of guests versus members in Teams
Walk through how to add guests to Teams and manage their access
Demonstrate how to share files with guests in meetings, channels, and SharePoint
Outline what guests can and cannot access in Teams
Offer troubleshooting tips for common guest access issues
Share best practices for secure and efficient file sharing with external collaborators
Whether you're setting up a new project team or managing an existing group with external contributors, this session will help you collaborate externally with clarity and control.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117540820522025-08-01 21:00:5217540822562025-08-01 21:04:1600eventJoin us for an informative session focused on external collaboration in Microsoft Teams. Whether you're working on shared initiatives with peer universities, coordinating with community-based project partners, or supporting cross-institutional working groups, this session will help you understand how to collaborate securely and effectively with people outside your organization.]]>2025-08-06T10:00:00-04:002025-08-06T11:00:00-04:002025-08-06T11:00:00-04:002025-08-06 14:00:002025-08-06 15:00:002025-08-06 15:00:002025-08-06T10:00:00-04:002025-08-06T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-08-06 10:00:002025-08-06 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Eduroam Certificate-Based Authentication Available at Georgia Tech]]>34932UPDATE (July 29, 2025): Some campus users will see only the certificate-based authentication method (vs. username-password method) when attempting to log on to Georgia Tech's eduroam network, beginning Aug. 6. Students, faculty, and staff should configure their personal devices for a digital certificate via the Georgia Tech Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal before December.
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Through a self-service configuration process, Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff, and visitors can securely access the eduroam wireless network by downloading a unique digital certificate for each of their personal devices. Digital certificates will replace the current Institute network authentication process (via username and password credentials) by the end of 2025. Campus members are encouraged to configure their personal devices by visiting the Georgia Tech Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal before December.
To complete the configuration for their personal devices, Georgia Tech users must first be enrolled in Duo two-factor authentication. The configuration can be performed on or off an Institute campus or instructional site.
Digital certificates for personal devices are valid for five years without interruption.
Since 2015, eduroam has been available on campus. The network is maintained by the Georgia Tech Local Area Walkup & Wireless Network (LAWN), which provides visitors and the campus community access to Institute networks and computing resources. The eduroam network is the primary — and LAWN-recommended — wireless network for users on the Atlanta campus and instructional sites such as Georgia Tech-Europe.
Other LAWN-hosted wireless networks, including GTother and GTvisitor, will not be affected by the credential-based authentication sunset and will remain in service throughout the transition process.
Compared to credential-based authentication, the certificate-based method offers significantly enhanced security against cyber threats, such as credential and account fraud. It also enhances the user experience by streamlining the overall login process.
The configuration is also available for Georgia Tech-owned/managed devices for up to one year without interruption. Campus members should contact their departmental IT support to configure Institute-owned devices.
To get started, visit the new Georgia Tech Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal at getonline.gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill117393016812025-02-11 19:21:2117540633562025-08-01 15:49:1600newsCertificate-based authentication for Georgia Tech's eduroam network eliminates the need for username and password credentials when logging on to the wireless service. Campus members should configure their personal devices — by downloading a digital certificate via the Institute’s Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal at getonline.gatech.edu — before December.
]]>2025-02-11T00:00:00-05:002025-02-11T00:00:00-05:002025-02-11 00:00:00The wireless, high-speed network eduroam began as an initiative specifically designed for higher education and research communities in 2003. The network enables users to securely connect to the internet on college and university campuses worldwide and offers users from participating institutions secure access to the internet from any eduroam-enabled institution. The service boasted 8.4 billion authentications at the end of 2024 across more than 100 countries.]]>Courtney Hill]]>677524677524image<![CDATA[WIFi.png]]>image/png17538212702025-07-29 20:34:3017538212702025-07-29 20:34:30<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Wi-Fi Onboarding Portal]]><![CDATA[eduroam Step-by-Step Configuration Guides (Knowledge Articles)]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Local Area Walkup & Wireless Network (LAWN)]]><![CDATA[Where Can I eduroam?]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform Foundations Series: Office Hour ]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Foundations Series Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Curious about Power Platform? Just getting started with Power Apps or Power Automate? This session is designed especially for beginners who want to explore the basics in a friendly, supportive environment.
Hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, this interactive session is your opportunity to:
Learn the Fundamentals: Bring your questions—no matter how small—and get clear, simple answers.
Build Confidence: Discover how Power Platform can help you solve everyday challenges.
Connect with an Expert: Chat directly with Natalia and gain insights tailored to new users.
Whether you're just starting out or want a refresher, we’re here to help you take your first steps with Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
Want to stay in the loop with upcoming M365 Learning Hub sessions? Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled. Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117539089712025-07-30 20:56:1117539090522025-07-30 20:57:3200eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Microsoft Copilot Chat ]]>28072
We're excited to announce the continuation of our ongoing series of training sessions designed to enhance your skills in using Copilot Chat effectively. This session will focus on The Art of Prompting, a crucial aspect that can significantly improve your interactions with Copilot Chat.
This session is led by Dewayne Hyatt, Senior Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, and includes:
30 Minutes of Training (Recorded) Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts, understand the importance of context and detail, and watch live demonstrations. If you’ve attended a previous session, please note that this portion will revisit the same foundational content shared in earlier sessions.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded) Ask questions, share challenges, and get personalized feedback from Dewayne. This open Q&A is ideal for returning attendees who want to explore new use cases or follow up on previous topics.
How to Prepare:
Bring any specific questions or challenges you’ve encountered.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
*PLEASE NOTE: Copilot Chat is limited to work affiliated with your role at Georgia Tech and not inclusive to questions around personal use of this tool.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117539068102025-07-30 20:20:1017539076642025-07-30 20:34:2400eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Chat. Whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before, these sessions offer practical tips and a chance to ask questions.]]>2025-08-13T10:00:00-04:002025-08-13T11:00:00-04:002025-08-13T11:00:00-04:002025-08-13 14:00:002025-08-13 15:00:002025-08-13 15:00:002025-08-13T10:00:00-04:002025-08-13T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-08-13 10:00:002025-08-13 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour ]]>28072 Join us for our drop-in Office Hours, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts. Feel free to bring questions about any Microsoft 365 app, whether it’s a follow-up from a previous topic, something new you’re exploring, or part of a project you’re working on.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117539050252025-07-30 19:50:2517539053832025-07-30 19:56:2300eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-08-12T11:00:00-04:002025-08-12T12:00:00-04:002025-08-12T12:00:00-04:002025-08-12 15:00:002025-08-12 16:00:002025-08-12 16:00:002025-08-12T11:00:00-04:002025-08-12T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-08-12 11:00:002025-08-12 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours,hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117537323822025-07-28 19:53:0217537324352025-07-28 19:53:5500eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-08-01T11:00:00-04:002025-08-01T12:00:00-04:002025-08-01T12:00:00-04:002025-08-01 15:00:002025-08-01 16:00:002025-08-01 16:00:002025-08-01T11:00:00-04:002025-08-01T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-08-01 11:00:002025-08-01 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Microsoft Copilot Chat]]>28072
We're excited to announce the continuation of our ongoing series of training sessions designed to enhance your skills in using Copilot Chat effectively. This session will focus on The Art of Prompting, a crucial aspect that can significantly improve your interactions with Copilot Chat.
Session Overview:
30 Minutes on the Art of Prompting (Recorded)
Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts.
Understand the importance of context and detail in your prompts.
See live demonstrations and participate in interactive exercises.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded)
Get personalized feedback and answers to your questions.
Share your experiences and challenges with prompting.
Gain insights from your peers and the facilitator.
How to Prepare:
Think about any specific questions or challenges you have with prompting.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises during the session.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117537322032025-07-28 19:50:0317537323302025-07-28 19:52:1000eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot Chat. These sessions are meant to keep you up to date with new capabilities, share practical tips, and answer your questions, whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before.]]>2025-07-29T09:00:00-04:002025-07-29T10:00:00-04:002025-07-29T10:00:00-04:002025-07-29 13:00:002025-07-29 14:00:002025-07-29 14:00:002025-07-29T09:00:00-04:002025-07-29T10:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-29 09:00:002025-07-29 10:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Advanced Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117537028702025-07-28 11:41:1017537030282025-07-28 11:43:4800eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Announces New Chief Information Security Officer Joseph Lewis]]>34932
After a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Joseph “Joe” Lewis as its new associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information security officer (CISO). He will begin the role on July 28.
Lewis brings more than two decades of cybersecurity leadership experience across federal, defense, and private-sector organizations. He most recently served as vice president of Cybersecurity Solutions for Leidos - Health and Civil sector, a defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company, and interim CISO for its subsidiary Leidos QTC Health Services. Prior to his time with Leidos, Lewis served as CISO and director of the Cybersecurity Program Office at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he led enterprise-wide security initiatives.
Lewis will report directly to Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer.
“Joseph is a proven leader in cybersecurity strategy and risk management, and I am pleased he is joining Georgia Tech,” Howell said. “His deep expertise will be instrumental in strengthening the Institute’s information security posture while supporting its mission of innovation and research.”
Prior to his role at the CDC, Lewis held senior cybersecurity positions with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Department of the Army, one of three military departments within the Department of Defense.
Lewis holds a Ph.D. in cybersecurity leadership, an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in business information systems, and an executive master’s in public service and administration. He also earned a Chief Information Security Officer certificate from Carnegie Mellon University.
Lewis is also a certified information systems security manager, information systems security professional, and project management professional.
In his new role at Georgia Tech, Lewis will provide leadership for Institute-wide information security and risk management to ensure that data and other information assets are adequately protected.
As part of the senior leadership team in the Office of Information Technology, Lewis will also be responsible for maintaining cybersecurity practices and leading the Cyber Security team, which manages the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Institute information assets and cybersecurity-related compliance.
]]> Courtney Hill117531332942025-07-21 21:28:1417533609622025-07-24 12:42:4200newsFollowing a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Joseph “Joe” Lewis as its new associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information security officer.]]>2025-07-23T00:00:00-04:002025-07-23T00:00:00-04:002025-07-23 00:00:00677464677464image<![CDATA[Joseph "Joe" Lewis]]> Joseph "Joe" Lewis]]> image/jpeg17531340832025-07-21 21:41:2317532800492025-07-23 14:14:09<![CDATA[OIT Spotlight: Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) ]]>36548
The Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) serves as Georgia Tech’s high-performance computing (HPC) center, supporting both research and instruction across the Institute. From artificial intelligence to financial modeling, PACE provides the infrastructure and expertise to empower faculty, students, and researchers to perform complex, data-driven work across disciplines such as engineering, biological sciences, business, and computer science.
As research becomes increasingly data-intensive, many researchers encounter challenges that exceed the capabilities of personal devices. From hardware instability, stalled workflows, and unfamiliar programming environments which can slow progress, PACE addresses these obstacles through a combination of powerful infrastructure and accessible support. The center offers access to advanced CPU and GPU clusters, large memory machines, and disk space designed to meet the demands of intensive computing. PACE currently operates five major computing clusters, including Phoenix, the Institute’s largest research system. Phoenix hosts more than 1,200 CPU nodes and 400 GPU nodes and was ranked among the world’s Top 500 supercomputers in 2020.
PACE’s impact extends beyond research. They also manage the Instructional Computing Environment (ICE), a teaching-focused cluster used by over 80 academic courses in Spring 2025 to introduce students to hands-on HPC concepts. Originally started in partnership with the College of Computing, it has recently expanded with the introduction of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Makerspace thanks to the College of Engineering. This Makerspace provides access to powerful GPU hardware, AI training datasets, and tools that enhance teaching and education.
In 2024, PACE collaborated with Jacqueline Garner, a professor in the Scheller College of Business, to explore how PACE resources could help transform their research. Dr. Garner, a financial analyst and sports enthusiast, uses real-world data such as stock market performance and sports statistics to teach financial modeling. During their collaboration, PACE helped transition Dr. Garner’s research workflows to the Phoenix cluster and integrate ICE into her instructional materials. PACE staff also supported her teaching assistants and helped onboard students for the Summer 2025 semester.
“The shift allowed her students to run larger, more complex analyses,” said Dr. Rachel Lombardi, Research Scientist II for OIT PACE. “Dr. Garner’s enthusiasm for PACE resources and the opportunities they provide to her students is contagious. It’s been exciting to watch her adopt high-performance computing and extend that experience to her students.”
To continue to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence and machine learning, PACE recently released an end-to-end large language model (LLM) training pipeline through Open OnDemand. This web-based platform allows users to launch GPU-enabled workflows directly from a browser, making advanced computing more accessible to users.
The PACE team offers weekly no-cost consultation hours, targeted workshops, one-on-one user support, and comprehensive documentation to help users get the most from PACE resources. Upcoming initiatives include investing in next-generation processors optimized for AI, deploying new high-performance storage hardware that uses advanced data deduplication and compression technologies, and redesigning training materials to improve the user experience. The team also plans to refine the credit and account management system and expand student opportunities in high-performance computing.
“We aim to support all of our users, from large international collaborations to the first-year undergraduate just beginning their computational journey,” said Lombardi.
From leading course instruction, developing research labs, or exploring data-driven research, PACE is ready to help researchers take the next step. Faculty, students, staff, and researchers interested in using PACE resources or learning HPC concepts are encouraged to take advantage of PACE’s weekly consultation sessions and monthly orientation workshops.
]]> lolliff3117525900632025-07-15 14:34:2317532766772025-07-23 13:17:5700newsThe Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) serves as Georgia Tech’s high-performance computing (HPC) center, supporting both research and instruction across the Institute.]]>2025-07-15T00:00:00-04:002025-07-15T00:00:00-04:002025-07-15 00:00:00
Services include:
CPU/ GPU Compute Capacity
Different compute clusters dedicated towards research, academic instruction, or controlled data
Support for both high performance and high throughput computing workloads
Storage
CEDAR (Cost-Effective Data Access for Research) storage
Project storage
Scratch storage
Globus for file transfers
Software
Parallel computing: MPI, OpenMP
Open-source software (e.g., Python, R, LAMMPS)
Apptainer container support
Some licensed software (e.g., Gaussian, Abaqus)
Open OnDemand
Web portal for use of PACE clusters, with Interactive Desktop sessions, Jupyter notebooks, and other interactive applications available
Classroom & Teaching Resources
Instructional Computing Environment (ICE) cluster
One-on-one orientation meetings with teaching faculty/assistants
AI Makerspace
User Support
Workshops, Trainings
No-cost weekly consultations/ help sessions
Email support
User documentation
]]>677421677421image<![CDATA[PACE OIT Spotlight Figure]]>image/png17525909512025-07-15 14:49:1117525909512025-07-15 14:49:11<![CDATA[]]><![CDATA[New Semester. Smarter MS Teams. Let’s Get You Set!]]>28072 Get ready to kick off the fall semester with a fresh, streamlined Teams experience.
Join us for a timely session that highlights the latest updates in Microsoft Teams, including the new chat and channels experience, which brings conversations and collaboration into a more unified, customizable interface. This is your opportunity to learn how to tailor Teams to your workflow, reduce clutter, and stay focused on what matters most.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, this session will:
Walk through the new chat and channels experience and how to make it work for you
Show how to customize and organize your chat and meeting spaces to reduce visual clutter
Guide you through customizing notifications so you stay informed without unnecessary distractions
Share tips to help you set up your Teams in a way that works for you
Whether you're a Teams power user or just getting started, this session will help you feel more in control and confident in your digital workspace.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled! Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117529575502025-07-19 20:39:1017531245322025-07-21 19:02:1200eventJoin us for a timely session that highlights the latest updates in Microsoft Teams, including the new chat and channels experience, which brings conversations and collaboration into a more unified, customizable interface.]]>2025-07-25T13:00:00-04:002025-07-25T14:00:00-04:002025-07-25T14:00:00-04:002025-07-25 17:00:002025-07-25 18:00:002025-07-25 18:00:002025-07-25T13:00:00-04:002025-07-25T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-25 01:00:002025-07-25 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform Foundations Series: Office Hour ]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Foundations Series Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Curious about Power Platform? Just getting started with Power Apps or Power Automate? This session is designed especially for beginners who want to explore the basics in a friendly, supportive environment.
Hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, this interactive session is your opportunity to:
Learn the Fundamentals: Bring your questions—no matter how small—and get clear, simple answers.
Build Confidence: Discover how Power Platform can help you solve everyday challenges.
Connect with an Expert: Chat directly with Natalia and gain insights tailored to new users.
Whether you're just starting out or want a refresher, we’re here to help you take your first steps with Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
Want to stay in the loop with upcoming M365 Learning Hub sessions? Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled. Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117529550192025-07-19 19:56:5917529552892025-07-19 20:01:2900eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours,hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117511486102025-06-28 22:10:1017511487202025-06-28 22:12:0000eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-07-17T11:00:00-04:002025-07-17T12:00:00-04:002025-07-17T12:00:00-04:002025-07-17 15:00:002025-07-17 16:00:002025-07-17 16:00:002025-07-17T11:00:00-04:002025-07-17T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-17 11:00:002025-07-17 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Copilot Chat]]>28072
We're excited to announce the continuation of our ongoing series of training sessions designed to enhance your skills in using Copilot Chat effectively. This session will focus on The Art of Prompting, a crucial aspect that can significantly improve your interactions with Copilot Chat.
Session Overview:
30 Minutes on the Art of Prompting (Recorded)
Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts.
Understand the importance of context and detail in your prompts.
See live demonstrations and participate in interactive exercises.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded)
Get personalized feedback and answers to your questions.
Share your experiences and challenges with prompting.
Gain insights from your peers and the facilitator.
How to Prepare:
Think about any specific questions or challenges you have with prompting.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises during the session.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117511482442025-06-28 22:04:0417511485182025-06-28 22:08:3800eventThis ongoing series of information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of Copilot Chat. These sessions are meant to keep you up to date with new capabilities, share practical tips, and answer your questions, whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before.]]>2025-07-14T15:00:00-04:002025-07-14T16:00:00-04:002025-07-14T16:00:00-04:002025-07-14 19:00:002025-07-14 20:00:002025-07-14 20:00:002025-07-14T15:00:00-04:002025-07-14T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-14 03:00:002025-07-14 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Edge Browser: Enhancing How You Work]]>28072 Join us for a practical and informative session on Microsoft Edge—the modern browser that helps you stay organized, productive, and connected throughout your day. This session will highlight how Edge integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 apps to support collaboration, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity across your organization.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, this session will:
Walk through key features like vertical tabs, Collections, Workspaces, and built-in privacy controls
Show you how to set up and switch between multiple work profile accounts—making it easier to manage different roles or access levels
Share tips for customizing your browsing experience to fit your workflow
Whether you're new to Edge or looking to explore its full potential, this session will help you work more efficiently and confidently online.
Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117511476972025-06-28 21:54:5717511479362025-06-28 21:58:5600eventJoin us for a practical and informative session on Microsoft Edge—the modern browser that helps you stay organized, productive, and connected throughout your day. This session will highlight how Edge integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 apps to support collaboration, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity across your organization.]]>2025-07-10T15:00:00-04:002025-07-10T16:00:00-04:002025-07-10T16:00:00-04:002025-07-10 19:00:002025-07-10 20:00:002025-07-10 20:00:002025-07-10T15:00:00-04:002025-07-10T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-10 03:00:002025-07-10 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Power Platform Workshop for Beginners]]>28072 We’re continuing our beginner-friendly Power Platform series with a fresh format based on your feedback. This session is now a fully interactive, hands-on workshop.
We’ll spend the full hour building together in real time. There will be no recording, no slides, and no fixed agenda. We’ll begin with a quick conversation to hear what scenarios matter most to you, then explore how Power Apps and Power Automate can help with no coding required.
This session is perfect for anyone who has never used Power Platform before. You’ll learn step by step alongside the trainer in a relaxed, supportive environment where no question is too small.
The session will be led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, who brings a practical, approachable style to help you get the most out of Power Platform.
This is your space to learn by doing, ask questions as you go, and discover how Microsoft’s tools can simplify your everyday work.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub - Power Platform channel.
Let us know in the form below which event series you're interested in, and we’ll make sure you receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117511473652025-06-28 21:49:2517511475982025-06-28 21:53:1800eventAre you new to Power Platform? Curious about how Power Apps and Power Automate can help you work smarter—not harder?
Join us for our Power Platform Workshop, a brand-new training series designed specifically for non-technical users who want to get hands-on with Microsoft’s powerful tools—without needing to write a single line of code.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow Integration [Office Hours]]]>34932 The Office of Information Technology Digital Business team will be hosting three open office hour sessions -- July 2, 8, and 10 -- to provide support and answer questions about the Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow integration recently implemented at Georgia Tech. Sessions are open to all who are interested in learning more about the integration or need help navigating its features.
]]> Courtney Hill117509531632025-06-26 15:52:4317509564432025-06-26 16:47:2300eventThe Office of Information Technology Digital Business team will be hosting three open office hour sessions -- July 2, 8, and 10 -- to provide support and answer questions about the Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow integration recently implemented at Georgia Tech.]]>2025-07-02T14:00:00-04:002025-07-02T15:00:00-04:002025-07-02T15:00:00-04:002025-07-02 18:00:002025-07-02 19:00:002025-07-02 19:00:002025-07-02T14:00:00-04:002025-07-02T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-02 02:00:002025-07-02 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>sherry.belom@gatech.edu]]>677289677289image<![CDATA[maxresdefault--1-.jpg]]>image/jpeg17509536592025-06-26 16:00:5917509536592025-06-26 16:00:59<![CDATA[Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow Integration [Office Hours]]]>34932 The Office of Information Technology Digital Business team will be hosting three open office hour sessions -- July 2, 8, and 10 -- to provide support and answer questions about the Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow integration recently implemented at Georgia Tech. Sessions are open to all who are interested in learning more about the integration or need help navigating its features.
]]> Courtney Hill117509540172025-06-26 16:06:5717509564092025-06-26 16:46:4900eventThe Office of Information Technology Digital Business team will be hosting three open office hour sessions -- July 2, 8, and 10 -- to provide support and answer questions about the Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow integration recently implemented at Georgia Tech.]]>2025-07-08T11:00:00-04:002025-07-08T12:00:00-04:002025-07-08T12:00:00-04:002025-07-08 15:00:002025-07-08 16:00:002025-07-08 16:00:002025-07-08T11:00:00-04:002025-07-08T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-08 11:00:002025-07-08 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>sherry.belom@gatech.edu]]>677289677289image<![CDATA[maxresdefault--1-.jpg]]>image/jpeg17509536592025-06-26 16:00:5917509536592025-06-26 16:00:59<![CDATA[Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow Integration [Office Hours]]]>34932 The Office of Information Technology Digital Business team will be hosting open office hour sessions to provide support and answer questions about the Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow integration recently implemented at Georgia Tech. These sessions are open to all who are interested in learning more about the integration or need help navigating its features.
]]> Courtney Hill117509545782025-06-26 16:16:1817509563662025-06-26 16:46:0600eventThe Office of Information Technology Digital Business team will be hosting three open office hour sessions -- July 2, 8, and 10 -- to provide support and answer questions about the Microsoft Teams-ServiceNow integration recently implemented at Georgia Tech.]]>2025-07-10T13:00:00-04:002025-07-10T14:00:00-04:002025-07-10T14:00:00-04:002025-07-10 17:00:002025-07-10 18:00:002025-07-10 18:00:002025-07-10T13:00:00-04:002025-07-10T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-10 01:00:002025-07-10 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>sherry.belom@gatech.edu]]>677289677289image<![CDATA[maxresdefault--1-.jpg]]>image/jpeg17509536592025-06-26 16:00:5917509536592025-06-26 16:00:59<![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours,hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
Bookmark our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Calendar to stay up to date on all our events. If would you like to receive calendar invites when new meetings are scheduled, Subscribe to M365 Learning Hub Events here!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117508853992025-06-25 21:03:1917508856842025-06-25 21:08:0400eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.]]>2025-07-01T10:00:00-04:002025-07-01T11:00:00-04:002025-07-01T11:00:00-04:002025-07-01 14:00:002025-07-01 15:00:002025-07-01 15:00:002025-07-01T10:00:00-04:002025-07-01T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-01 10:00:002025-07-01 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Named Finalist in 2025 Learning Impact Awards by 1EdTech]]>34932
Georgia Tech has been named a finalist in the 2025 Learning Impact Awards presented by 1EdTech, a global nonprofit committed to advancing educational technology innovation. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding, innovative uses of teaching and learning technology that address the most pressing challenges in education and lifelong learning.
Georgia Tech’s selection as one of seventeen finalists highlights the Institute’s continued leadership in leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance learning and underscores its commitment to creating real-world solutions that empower students, faculty, and educators.
The public is invited to help select an honoree – through online vote – in each of three Learning Impact Trend categories: Learning Environment Infrastructure; Teaching and Learning Innovation; and Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning. Georgia Tech’s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use, is a finalist in the latter category.
"It is an honor to be named a finalist in the Learning Impact Awards," said Ronnie Godshalk, associate dean of Learning Systems for the College of Lifetime Learning. "The College, in partnership with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and early adopters across Georgia Tech, remains committed to validating learning outcomes and supporting learners throughout their educational and professional journeys. Digital credentialing is a key strategy in this effort."
“Georgia Tech's recognition as a finalist in the awards reflects the hard work and creativity of its faculty, staff, and students who are dedicated to shaping the future of learning,” said Warren Goetzel, director of Academic Technology and Engagement for OIT and director of External and Faculty Engagement for the Center for 21st Century Universities. “It is also a reflection of our successful office partnerships that continually work to transform education through innovation."
Update – June 6, 2025: Georgia Tech received an 'Honorable Mention' for its Learning Impact Awards project submission.
]]> Courtney Hill117485574292025-05-29 22:23:4917507906522025-06-24 18:44:1200news
Georgia Tech has been named a finalist in the 2025 Learning Impact Awards in the Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning category.
]]>2025-05-29T00:00:00-04:002025-05-29T00:00:00-04:002025-05-29 00:00:00677156677156video<![CDATA[Georgia Tech’s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use]]>
Georgia Tech has been named a finalist in the 2025 Learning Impact Awards in the Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning category.
]]> 17485684072025-05-30 01:26:4717485684072025-05-30 01:26:47<![CDATA[(PDF) Georgia Tech’s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use]]><![CDATA[(Video) Georgia Tech’s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use]]><![CDATA[The Changing Role of Digital Credentials in Higher Education]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting with Microsoft Copilot Chat]]>28072
We're excited to announce the first in an ongoing series of training sessions designed to enhance your skills in using Copilot Chat effectively. This session will focus on The Art of Prompting, a crucial aspect that can significantly improve your interactions with Copilot Chat.
Session Overview:
30 Minutes on the Art of Prompting (Recorded)
Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts.
Understand the importance of context and detail in your prompts.
See live demonstrations and participate in interactive exercises.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded)
Get personalized feedback and answers to your questions.
Share your experiences and challenges with prompting.
Gain insights from your peers and the facilitator.
How to Prepare:
Think about any specific questions or challenges you have with prompting.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises during the session.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your Microsoft Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117498502022025-06-13 21:30:0217498503822025-06-13 21:33:0200eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on: The Art of Prompting for Copilot Chat!]]>2025-07-03T11:00:00-04:002025-07-03T12:00:00-04:002025-07-03T12:00:00-04:002025-07-03 15:00:002025-07-03 16:00:002025-07-03 16:00:002025-07-03T11:00:00-04:002025-07-03T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-07-03 11:00:002025-07-03 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117498482762025-06-13 20:57:5617498484642025-06-13 21:01:0400eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Power Platform Essentials: A Beginner Series ]]>28072We’re back with a new twist!
We’re continuing our beginner-friendly Power Platform series with a fresh format based on your feedback. This session is now a fully interactive, hands-on workshop.
We’ll spend the full hour building together in real time. There will be no recording, no slides, and no fixed agenda. We’ll begin with a quick conversation to hear what scenarios matter most to you, then explore how Power Apps and Power Automate can help with no coding required.
This session is perfect for anyone who has never used Power Platform before. You’ll learn step by step alongside the trainer in a relaxed, supportive environment where no question is too small.
The session will be led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, who brings a practical, approachable style to help you get the most out of Power Platform.
This is your space to learn by doing, ask questions as you go, and discover how Microsoft’s tools can simplify your everyday work.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub - Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117495922022025-06-10 21:50:0217495924142025-06-10 21:53:3400eventAre you new to Power Platform? Curious about how Power Apps and Power Automate can help you work smarter—not harder?
Join us for Power Platform Essentials, a brand-new training series designed specifically for non-technical users who want to get hands-on with Microsoft’s powerful tools—without needing to write a single line of code.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Managing SharePoint Page Settings and Permissions]]>28072Managing SharePoint Page Settings and Permissions (Session 2 of 2)
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Microsoft are pleased to invite you to the 2nd session of our two-part series of information sessions designed to help you build, manage, and configure your SharePoint Pages.
This session, led by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on the behind-the-scenes configuration of SharePoint pages. You will learn how to manage access, configure advanced settings, and ensure their content is secure and well-governed.
Key Topics:
Understanding SharePoint permission levels
Granting and restricting access to pages and libraries
Configuring version history and content approval
Managing page metadata and audience targeting
Navigating advanced settings like site usage analytics and retention policies
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117495896002025-06-10 21:06:4017495897672025-06-10 21:09:2700eventThis session, led by Robb Lioy, Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on the behind-the-scenes configuration of SharePoint pages. You will learn how to manage access, configure advanced settings, and ensure their content is secure and well-governed.]]>2025-06-24T10:00:00-04:002025-06-24T11:00:00-04:002025-06-24T11:00:00-04:002025-06-24 14:00:002025-06-24 15:00:002025-06-24 15:00:002025-06-24T10:00:00-04:002025-06-24T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-06-24 10:00:002025-06-24 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Updates Utilization Model for Email and Popular Cloud Storage Solutions]]>34822 Georgia Tech is updating its utilization model for email and cloud storage solutions. The updates include introducing online archiving for emails older than three years and applying usage thresholds to OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box cloud storage.
Email Retention and Archiving On March 24, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will implement its new email retention and archiving program. At that time, any emails older than three years will transfer from Outlook inboxes to an archive mailbox, which is also accessible directly in users’ Outlook application. Users do not need to take any action leading up to this change, as the transfer will be automatic. The knowledge article, Access Your Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Archive, shares information on how users can access their archive mailbox based on the Outlook client used. This change does not apply to GTRI's email service.
Cloud Storage Usage Limits Historically, the Institute has provided unlimited cloud storage to students, faculty, and staff. Usage thresholds are being implemented in response to evolving enterprise cloud storage licensing models and align with many peer institutions that have taken similar steps. While most Georgia Tech users’ data will not be directly affected by the new cloud storage limits because they typically store data well below the new thresholds, OIT is providing support and guidance to those whose data usage exceeds the specified limits. OIT will contact those users directly beginning in April. These changes do not apply to cloud storage services offered in GTRI.
New storage thresholds include:
OneDrive: One terabyte (TB) for faculty and staff; 50 gigabytes (GB) for students, Tech Temps, and affiliates; 10 GB for retirees.
SharePoint: 500 GB per site collection, with additional 500 GB increments via a request/approval process.
Dropbox and Box: 1 TB for faculty and staff; 50 GB for students, Tech Temps, and affiliates; 10 GB for retirees.
Thresholds for OneDrive and SharePoint will begin on May 19 and July 7, respectively.
Thresholds for Dropbox and Box will begin on July 21 and Aug. 8, respectively.
“We recognize that some users will need assistance, and we are committed to working closely with them to ensure they have the necessary tools and options to manage their data effectively,” said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “These adjustments will help us optimize our cloud storage resources while continuing to support the Institute’s academic, research, and administrative excellence.”
Support for Affected Users OIT is providing targeted guidance to those whose data usage currently exceeds the new thresholds. This includes options for archiving, data cleanup, and, in some cases, additional storage upon request. Faculty, staff, and researchers with significant data needs are encouraged to explore alternative storage solutions, such as research data repositories and departmental storage allocations. OIT will begin contacting these users in early April to assist with determining what options will work best for them.
Additional information, including instructions for accessing archived emails and ways users can check their current cloud storage usage, is shared via the Cloud Storage Optimization webpage: oit.gatech.edu/cloudstorage.
]]> Malynda Dorsey117411200292025-03-04 20:27:0917495872972025-06-10 20:28:1700newsGeorgia Tech is updating its utilization model for email and cloud storage solutions. The updates include introducing online archiving for emails older than three years and applying usage thresholds to OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box cloud storage.]]>2025-03-04T00:00:00-05:002025-03-04T00:00:00-05:002025-03-04 00:00:00Key dates for each transition are as follows:
March 24: Email retention and archiving program rollout (emails older than three years will be automatically archived).
May 19; July 7: Thresholds for OneDrive and SharePoint will begin.
July 21; Aug. 8: Thresholds for Dropbox and Box will begin
]]>676450676450image<![CDATA[cloud-opt-icon.png]]>image/png17411202742025-03-04 20:31:1417411202742025-03-04 20:31:14<![CDATA[ Cloud Storage Optimization at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting for Copilot Chat]]>28072
We're excited to announce the first in an ongoing series of training sessions designed to enhance your skills in using Copilot Chat effectively. This session will focus on The Art of Prompting, a crucial aspect that can significantly improve your interactions with Copilot Chat.
Session Overview:
30 Minutes on the Art of Prompting (Recorded)
Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts.
Understand the importance of context and detail in your prompts.
See live demonstrations and participate in interactive exercises.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded)
Get personalized feedback and answers to your questions.
Share your experiences and challenges with prompting.
Gain insights from your peers and the facilitator.
How to Prepare:
Think about any specific questions or challenges you have with prompting.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises during the session.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117491590582025-06-05 21:30:5817491591502025-06-05 21:32:3000eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on: The Art of Prompting for Copilot Chat!]]>2025-06-20T10:00:00-04:002025-06-20T11:00:00-04:002025-06-20T11:00:00-04:002025-06-20 14:00:002025-06-20 15:00:002025-06-20 15:00:002025-06-20T10:00:00-04:002025-06-20T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-06-20 10:00:002025-06-20 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117491579162025-06-05 21:11:5617491580492025-06-05 21:14:0900eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Power Apps UI Logic Training Session]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
This training, led by Microsoft’s Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on advanced techniques in Power Apps UI logic, including:
Changing control properties like Visible and DisplayMode based on user roles or data states
Using UpdateContext vs. Set to manage local vs. global variables effectively
Building dynamic galleries with conditional formatting (such as color-coding overdue items)
Whether you're looking to refine your app-building skills or explore new ways to enhance user experience, this session is designed to help you level up your Power Apps expertise.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117491575842025-06-05 21:06:2417491578722025-06-05 21:11:1200eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
This training, led by Microsoft’s Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on advanced techniques in Power Apps UI logic.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar ]]><![CDATA[Building and Managing SharePoint Pages]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Microsoft are pleased to invite you to a two-part series of information sessions designed to help you build, manage, and configure your SharePoint Pages.
In this session, led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, you will learn how to create visually engaging and user-friendly pages within your existing SharePoint Team Sites. We’ll explore how to use web parts, layout options, and styling tools to build pages that are both functional and attractive.
Key Topics Include:
Creating new pages within existing SharePoint sites
Using web parts like Hero, Image, Quick Links, and Events
Customizing page layout, section formatting, and themes
Best practices for branding and visual consistency
Embedding multimedia and interactive content
We hope you’ll join us to learn simple, effective ways to create your first SharePoint page or improve one you already use.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117491565772025-06-05 20:49:3717491567672025-06-05 20:52:4700eventJoin us learn how to create visually engaging and user-friendly pages within your existing SharePoint Team Sites. We’ll explore how to use web parts, layout options, and styling tools to build pages that are both functional and attractive.]]>2025-06-10T10:00:00-04:002025-06-10T11:00:00-04:002025-06-10T11:00:00-04:002025-06-10 14:00:002025-06-10 15:00:002025-06-10 15:00:002025-06-10T10:00:00-04:002025-06-10T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-06-10 10:00:002025-06-10 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour ]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117486447272025-05-30 22:38:4717486448312025-05-30 22:40:3100eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Sr Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Power Platform Essentials: A Beginner Series]]>28072 Are you new to Power Platform? Curious about how Power Apps and Power Automate can help you work smarter—not harder?
Join us for Power Platform Essentials, a brand-new training series designed specifically for non-technical users who want to get hands-on with Microsoft’s powerful tools—without needing to write a single line of code.
Each session includes:
30 minutes of guided learning(Recorded)
We’ll walk through real-world examples using Microsoft templates to help you build apps and flows that make everyday tasks easier.
30 minutes of live Q&A (Not Recorded)
Bring your questions! We’ll answer them live and help you apply what you’ve learned.
This is your space to:
Learn step-by-step in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment
Explore how Power Platform can boost your productivity
Build confidence using tools that are already at your fingertips
Led by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, this series is your opportunity to learn directly from an expert who understands how to make Power Platform approachable and impactful for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Learning Hub - Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117486445072025-05-30 22:35:0717486446772025-05-30 22:37:5700eventAre you new to Power Platform? Curious about how Power Apps and Power Automate can help you work smarter—not harder?
Join us for Power Platform Essentials, a brand-new training series designed specifically for non-technical users who want to get hands-on with Microsoft’s powerful tools—without needing to write a single line of code.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[The Art of Prompting in Copilot Chat]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Microsoft are pleased to invite you to an ongoing series of information sessions designed to help you get the most out of Copilot Chat. These sessions are meant to keep you up to date with new capabilities, share practical tips, and answer your questions—whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before.
This session, led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, will include:
30 Minutes of Training (Recorded)
Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts.
Understand the importance of context and detail in your prompts.
Watch live demonstrations and participate in interactive exercises.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded)
Get personalized feedback and answers to your questions.
Share your experiences and challenges.
Gain insights from your peers and from Dewayne’s expertise.
How to Prepare:
Bring any specific questions or challenges you’ve encountered.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
📌 Note: This session focuses on the Copilot Chat experience and does not cover features included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on license.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117486441832025-05-30 22:29:4317486443392025-05-30 22:32:1900eventThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) and Microsoft are pleased to invite you to an ongoing series of information sessions designed to help you get the most out of Copilot Chat. These sessions are meant to keep you up to date with new capabilities, share practical tips, and answer your questions—whether it’s your first time joining or you’ve attended before.]]>2025-06-02T09:00:00-04:002025-06-02T10:00:00-04:002025-06-02T10:00:00-04:002025-06-02 13:00:002025-06-02 14:00:002025-06-02 14:00:002025-06-02T09:00:00-04:002025-06-02T10:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-06-02 09:00:002025-06-02 10:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Video Editing with Microsoft Clipchamp]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. Join us for an exciting and informative session on Microsoft Clipchamp, your built-in video editing solution within the Microsoft 365 suite. Whether you're creating quick tutorials, promotional content, or polished presentations, Clipchamp offers powerful, intuitive tools—right at your fingertips.
Led by Dewayne Hyatt, Microsoft Senior Cloud Solution Architect, this session will:
Show you how Clipchamp is already available to you as part of your Microsoft 365 apps—no extra downloads or purchases needed
Walk through its key features—from trimming and transitions to voiceovers and branding tools
Highlight how Clipchamp integrates seamlessly with your Microsoft apps at Georgia Tech
Empower you to start creating impactful videos with ease—no prior editing experience required
Whether you're a beginner or just looking to streamline your workflow, this session will help you unlock the full potential of Clipchamp.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117480284712025-05-23 19:27:5117480306422025-05-23 20:04:0200eventJoin us for an exciting and informative session on Microsoft Clipchamp, your built-in video editing solution within the Microsoft 365 suite. Whether you're creating quick tutorials, promotional content, or polished presentations, Clipchamp offers powerful, intuitive tools—right at your fingertips.]]>2025-05-28T14:00:00-04:002025-05-28T15:00:00-04:002025-05-28T15:00:00-04:002025-05-28 18:00:002025-05-28 19:00:002025-05-28 19:00:002025-05-28T14:00:00-04:002025-05-28T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-05-28 02:00:002025-05-28 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Learning Hub]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Copilot Chat Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
Looking to get more comfortable with Copilot Chat? Whether you're exploring new ways to use it or want to sharpen your prompting skills, this is a great space to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from others.
This is your chance to:
Ask Anything: From basic how-tos to advanced prompting techniques, bring your questions and curiosity.
Practice Prompting: Learn how to craft effective prompts that help Copilot Chat deliver more relevant and helpful responses.
Share & Discover: Hear how others are using Copilot Chat to support their daily work.
📌 Note: This session focuses on the Copilot Chat experience and does not cover features included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on license.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117478601862025-05-21 20:43:0617478609992025-05-21 20:56:3900eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft Copilot Chat Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Didier Contis Named CIO at University of Wisconsin–Madison]]>34932
Didier Contis, executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation and Research Computing within Georgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology, has been named chief information officer and vice provost for Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison). He will begin his new role July 7.
Contis, who joined Georgia Tech in 1999 as a research engineer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has served in several senior leadership roles across the Institute’s IT landscape. His past positions include chief information security officer, associate vice president for Data Strategy and Analytics, and director of Technology Services.
In his current role, Contis has led strategic efforts to advance academic and research technology at Georgia Tech – with a focus on expanding access to high-performance computing resources and fostering collaboration between central IT and academic units.
Among key accomplishments, Contis helped launch Georgia Tech’s first GPU-enabled virtual computer lab, secured grant funding from Cisco Systems to develop a hands-on cybersecurity lab, and supported the creation of a federated private academic cloud to enhance research and instructional capabilities. He also played a central role in the development of the AI Makerspace initiative in the College of Engineering, aimed at empowering faculty and students to explore artificial intelligence in instruction and experimentation.
“Didier has been a driving force behind some of the most innovative and impactful academic technology initiatives at Georgia Tech,” said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “His leadership has helped elevate our approach to research computing and academic innovation, and we are proud to see him take on this prestigious new role at UW–Madison.”
Contis holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Diplôme d’Ingénieur from the École des Mines de Nantes in France. He has also contributed to national research efforts, serving as a co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation project and co-authoring an EDUCAUSE white paper on privacy and ethics in extended reality environments.
Georgia Tech will announce interim leadership for the Academic and Research Technology office in the coming days.
]]> Courtney Hill117470713562025-05-12 17:35:5617470780212025-05-12 19:27:0100newsDidier Contis, executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation and Research Computing within Georgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology, has been named chief information officer and vice provost for Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He will begin his new role July 7. ]]>2025-05-12T00:00:00-04:002025-05-12T00:00:00-04:002025-05-12 00:00:00677060677060image<![CDATA[Didier Contis (May 2025)]]> Headshot of Didier Contis in navy blue suit, with white shirt and blue tie.]]> image/jpeg17470714102025-05-12 17:36:5017470714952025-05-12 17:38:15<![CDATA[Elevate Productivity with Power Apps in Microsoft Teams]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.This training, led by Microsoft's Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Elevating Productivity with Power Automate and Power Apps Integration within Microsoft Teams.
Join us for the next session in our series, where we'll dive deeper into the powerful capabilities of Power Apps and Power Automate within Microsoft Teams. This training is designed to help you create custom apps and automate workflows to streamline tasks and boost your productivity, whether you're a beginner or an experienced user.
Session Highlights:
Easy-to-Use Templates: Start with popular Power Apps and Power Automate templates to quickly create custom apps and automate tasks. We'll cover templates like "Remind Me of This Message," "Schedule a Reply," and "Follow Up on a Message," providing you with ready-made solutions that you can customize to fit your needs.
Custom App Development: Get hands-on experience building custom apps tailored to your specific needs.
Practical Applications: Explore real-world scenarios where Power Apps and Power Automate can solve everyday business challenges. Best Practices: Discover tips and best practices for developing and deploying effective apps and automated workflows.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your productivity with custom Power Apps and automated workflows in Microsoft Teams.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - Power Platform channel.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117468391252025-05-10 01:05:2517468395292025-05-10 01:12:0900eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.]]>2025-05-21T09:00:00-04:002025-05-21T10:00:00-04:002025-05-21T10:00:00-04:002025-05-21 13:00:002025-05-21 14:00:002025-05-21 14:00:002025-05-21T09:00:00-04:002025-05-21T10:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-05-21 09:00:002025-05-21 10:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
Georgia Tech is proud to announce its membership with the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) — marking a significant step in advancing innovation in the fields of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Founded in 2015, the VRARA is an international organization dedicated to fostering collaboration among industry leaders, promoting innovation, and advancing the adoption of immersive technologies. As a strategic sponsor of the VRARA’s Atlanta chapter, Georgia Tech plays a key role in advancing extended reality (XR) throughout the global ecosystem.
As a leading higher education institution, Georgia Tech has been at the forefront of AR and VR research and development. The Augmented Environments Lab has pioneered immersive digital experiences since 1998, focusing on applications that integrate physical environments with digital augmentation. Additionally, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) has been actively exploring XR technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research, including partnerships with the Georgia Tech Library, the Center for 21st Century Universities, the Invention Studio @ Georgia Tech, and through efforts with faculty and student groups to explore immersive ER-based collaboration and co-design — the intersection of arts and XR.
“Joining the VRARA reflects Georgia Tech's commitment to driving innovation and supporting lifetime learners,” said Didier Contis, executive director of OIT’s Academic Research Technologies. “Our collaboration with VRARA will enable us to leverage our expertise in AR, VR, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions that benefit our students, researchers, and the broader community."
Georgia Tech’s membership with the VRARA is also expected to bolster Atlanta's reputation as a hub for technological advancements and talent, aligning with the City of Atlanta’s dedication to attracting and retaining top professionals through initiatives that promote a diverse and skilled workforce. The collaboration is also poised to create new opportunities for research, development, and collaboration, further solidifying Atlanta’s position as a leader in the tech industry.
“Georgia Tech is one of the world’s premier universities,” said Adam Kornuth, president of the VRARA Atlanta chapter. “We couldn’t be more excited about our continued collaboration to drive strategic impact through innovation in the Southeast — and beyond.”
With over 50 chapters around the world, the VRARA boasts a network of more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 organizations.
For more information about the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association, visit thevrara.com.
]]> Courtney Hill117449327522025-04-17 23:32:3217466269362025-05-07 14:08:5600newsGeorgia Tech announces its membership with the Virtual Reality Augmented Reality Association (VRARA) marking a significant step in advancing innovation in the fields of augmented and virtual reality.]]>2025-04-29T00:00:00-04:002025-04-29T00:00:00-04:002025-04-29 00:00:00676979676979image<![CDATA[VR/AR Association logo]]> With over 50 chapters around the world, the VRARA boasts a network of more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 organizations.]]> image/png17458846922025-04-28 23:58:1217459178682025-04-29 09:11:08<![CDATA[Georgia Tech to Advance Extended Reality Efforts]]><![CDATA[ The Art of Prompting for Copilot Chat]]>28072
We're excited to announce the first in an ongoing series of training sessions designed to enhance your skills in using Copilot Chat effectively. This session will focus on The Art of Prompting, a crucial aspect that can significantly improve your interactions with Copilot Chat.
Session Overview:
30 Minutes on the Art of Prompting (Recorded)
Learn how to craft clear, specific, and effective prompts.
Understand the importance of context and detail in your prompts.
See live demonstrations and participate in interactive exercises.
30 Minutes of Q&A (Not Recorded)
Get personalized feedback and answers to your questions.
Share your experiences and challenges with prompting.
Gain insights from your peers and the facilitator.
How to Prepare:
Think about any specific questions or challenges you have with prompting.
Be ready to participate in interactive exercises during the session.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your Copilot Chat skills and make your work more efficient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117466141432025-05-07 10:35:4317466144782025-05-07 10:41:1800eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on: The Art of Prompting for Copilot Chat!]]>2025-05-20T15:00:00-04:002025-05-20T16:00:00-04:002025-05-20T16:00:00-04:002025-05-20 19:00:002025-05-20 20:00:002025-05-20 20:00:002025-05-20T15:00:00-04:002025-05-20T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-05-20 03:00:002025-05-20 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Accessibility in Power Automate and Power Apps]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.This training, led by Microsoft's Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Accessibility in Power Automate and Power Apps.
This session will demonstrate how to leverage Power Automate and Power Apps to create workflows and applications that are accessible to everyone. Learn practical tips and insights to ensure your automated processes and apps are user-friendly for all members of the academic community.
What You'll Learn:
Introduction to Accessibility in Power Automate and Power Apps: Understand the importance of accessibility in automation and app development, and get an overview of the accessibility features available in both Power Automate and Power Apps.
Designing Accessible Workflows and Apps: Learn best practices for creating workflows and applications that are inclusive and accessible, utilizing built-in tools and features.
Ensuring Compliance: Discover how to ensure your automated processes and apps comply with accessibility standards and regulations, and explore tools and resources for testing and validating accessibility.
The session will include a walk-through of key features, followed by a Q&A.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117464791812025-05-05 21:06:2117464793252025-05-05 21:08:4500eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.]]>2025-05-07T10:00:00-04:002025-05-07T11:00:00-04:002025-05-07T11:00:00-04:002025-05-07 14:00:002025-05-07 15:00:002025-05-07 15:00:002025-05-07T10:00:00-04:002025-05-07T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-05-07 10:00:002025-05-07 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar ]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117456197232025-04-25 22:22:0317456198062025-04-25 22:23:2600eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117456195722025-04-25 22:19:3217456196382025-04-25 22:20:3800eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117456193982025-04-25 22:16:3817456194942025-04-25 22:18:1400eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Unleash the Power of Microsoft Forms]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Microsoft Forms. The session will cover:
Creating and Customizing Forms: Learn how to create forms from scratch and customize them to suit your needs, including adding various question types, themes, and branching logic.
Integrating Forms with Other Microsoft 365 Tools: Discover how to integrate Microsoft Forms with other tools like SharePoint and Teams to streamline data collection.
Analyzing Form Responses: Understand how to analyze responses using built-in analytics and export data to Excel for further analysis.
Best Practices: Get essential tips on optimizing form performance, ensuring data integrity, and improving user experience with Microsoft Forms. Join us to unlock the full potential of Microsoft Forms and transform your data collection and analysis processes. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117456173052025-04-25 21:41:4517456180882025-04-25 21:54:4800eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Microsoft Forms in Microsoft 365. ]]>2025-05-12T15:00:00-04:002025-05-12T16:00:00-04:002025-05-12T16:00:00-04:002025-05-12 19:00:002025-05-12 20:00:002025-05-12 20:00:002025-05-12T15:00:00-04:002025-05-12T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-05-12 03:00:002025-05-12 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Hosts 2025 High Education Data World Conference]]>36548
The 2025 Higher Education Data World (HEDW) Conference was hosted at Georgia Tech April 6 – 9, bringing together more than 300 higher education professionals dedicated to the sharing of knowledge management and best practices across colleges and universities from across the globe. Staff members from the Office of Information Technology Enterprise Applications and Data Integrations (EADI) team led efforts to organize and execute the conference.
The conference’s theme centered on data strategy, analytics, and innovation. More than 40 Georgia Tech staff members participated in the event, including the demonstration of 15 presentations that covered data modeling, AI, Workday, and integration strategies.
EADI Director of Data Services, Nick Chaviano, and Associate Director of Data Services, Andre Goodman, led the initiative to bring the conference to Georgia Tech. “Bringing this year’s HEDW Conference to Georgia Tech was no small feat,” said Chaviano, who served as 2025 conference chair. "It required a year of planning, coordination, and dedication. The end-result was an engaging experience that highlighted the Institute’s commitment to data-informed decision making and its investment in enterprise-level data services.”
“Eight to nine years ago, we went to HEDW with the goals of becoming a best-in-class higher education institution for data and the desire to host one of its annual conferences,” added Katie Crawford, EADI executive director for Enterprise Services. "I’m proud to say we accomplished both.”
Established in 2003, the HEDW is a network of professionals dedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and best practices regarding knowledge management across colleges and universities, including building data warehouses, developing institutional reporting strategies, and providing decision support. The organization boasts more than 2,000 members representing institutions from around the world.
To learn more about the Higher Education Data World, visit hedw.org.
]]> lolliff3117453527242025-04-22 20:12:0417454566102025-04-24 01:03:3000newsThe conference brought together more than 300 higher education professionals dedicated to the sharing of knowledge management and best practices across colleges and universities from across the globe.]]>2025-04-22T00:00:00-04:002025-04-22T00:00:00-04:002025-04-22 00:00:00676916676916image<![CDATA[HEDW-2.jpg]]>
Enterprise Applications and Data Integrations team members were instrumental to this year's conference
]]> image/jpeg17454565652025-04-24 01:02:4517454565652025-04-24 01:02:45<![CDATA[Elevate Your Microsoft Forms with Power Apps]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.This training, led by Microsoft's Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Power Apps Forms in Microsoft 365 Power Platform. The session will cover:
Connecting a Form to Data
Learn how to connect Power Apps forms to various data sources like databases and SharePoint lists, making your forms interactive and responsive.
Editing Form Behavior
Discover how to customize form functionality and appearance, including setting conditional formatting and validation rules to enhance user experience.
Best Practices
Get essential tips on optimizing form performance, ensuring data integrity, and improving user experience with Power Apps forms.
Join us to unlock the full potential of Power Apps and transform your Microsoft Forms experience. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117448270092025-04-16 18:10:0917454391232025-04-23 20:12:0300eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.]]>2025-04-24T14:00:00-04:002025-04-24T15:00:00-04:002025-04-24T15:00:00-04:002025-04-24 18:00:002025-04-24 19:00:002025-04-24 19:00:002025-04-24T14:00:00-04:002025-04-24T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-04-24 02:00:002025-04-24 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar ]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117437807852025-04-04 15:33:0517453555262025-04-22 20:58:4600eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Loop: Live Collaboration Made Easy ]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, we will explore the powerful features and practical use cases of Microsoft Loop, designed to enhance collaboration and productivity across Microsoft 365 applications.
Key Features:
Loop Components: Share and edit content in real-time across Teams, Outlook, and Word.
Loop Pages: Organize Loop components and other content on flexible canvases for dynamic collaboration.
Loop Workspaces: Shared spaces that bring together Loop Pages and components for cohesive project management.
Use Cases:
Project Management: Create and manage task lists, timelines, and status updates in real-time.
Meeting Collaboration: Take notes, assign action items, and track decisions during meetings.
Content Creation: Collaborate on documents and presentations with real-time editing and feedback.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117448216552025-04-16 16:40:5517448218032025-04-16 16:43:2300eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Microsoft Loop in Microsoft 365. ]]>2025-04-22T10:00:00-04:002025-04-22T11:00:00-04:002025-04-22T11:00:00-04:002025-04-22 14:00:002025-04-22 15:00:002025-04-22 15:00:002025-04-22T10:00:00-04:002025-04-22T11:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-04-22 10:00:002025-04-22 11:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour ]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117437965002025-04-04 19:55:0017437965772025-04-04 19:56:1700eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117437747782025-04-04 13:52:5817437749552025-04-04 13:55:5500eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Copilot Days: A Deep Dive into Generative AI with Microsoft]]>34822 Georgia Tech Copilot Days is bringing the power of Microsoft Copilot Services to campus for an exciting, hands-on exploration of AI in action! Hosted in partnership with Microsoft, this two-day, in-person event will feature in-depth sessions tailored to specific user groups, showcasing practical use cases for Copilot Chat, Microsoft’s GPT-4 powered conversational AI. Participants will also be introduced to AI agents (bots) and learn about the next generation of generative AI embedded in Microsoft 365 tools.
Who Are These Sessions For? These in-person sessions are ideal for Georgia Tech faculty and staff who are curious about how artificial intelligence can help optimize workflows, spark creative problem-solving, and take their work to the next level. Whether you're part of a college, a communications team, or IT support—or just exploring what's possible—there’s a session for you.
Session Schedule:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Colleges (open to faculty and staff)
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Communications (open to central and distributed communications professionals)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Administration & Finance (A&F)
Friday, April 4, 2025
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | CSRs / IT Community (open to central and distributed IT professionals)
12:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Open Session
Seats are limited for each session, so secure your spot today!Register now>
]]> Malynda Dorsey117430835902025-03-27 13:53:1017430991632025-03-27 18:12:4300eventGeorgia Tech Copilot Days is bringing the power of Microsoft AI tools to campus for an exciting, hands-on exploration of AI in action! Hosted in partnership with Microsoft, this two-day event will feature in-depth sessions tailored to specific user groups, showcasing practical use cases for Copilot Chat, Microsoft’s GPT-4 powered conversational AI. Participants will also be introduced to AI agents (bots) within Copilot Chat and learn about the next generation of generative AI embedded in Microsoft 365 tools.]]>2025-04-03T00:00:00-04:002025-04-04T23:59:59-04:002025-04-04T23:59:59-04:002025-04-03 04:00:002025-04-05 03:59:592025-04-05 03:59:592025-04-03T00:00:00-04:002025-04-04T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-04-03 12:00:002025-04-04 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>676696676696image<![CDATA[AI Chat Bot]]>image/jpeg17430837272025-03-27 13:55:2717430838512025-03-27 13:57:31<![CDATA[Getting Things Done with Microsoft Planner ]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Planner in Microsoft 365.
The session will cover:
Overview: Get an introduction to Microsoft Planner and learn how it can help you organize tasks, projects, and team activities efficiently. Understand the key features and benefits of using Planner in your daily workflow.
Anatomy of a Board / How to Build a Board / Field to Fill Out: Dive into the structure of a Planner board and learn how to create one from scratch. Discover the different fields you can fill out to customize your board, including task names, descriptions, and assignments.
Labels: Learn how to use labels to categorize and prioritize tasks. This feature helps you visually organize your tasks and quickly identify their status or importance.
Due Dates: Understand how to set and manage due dates for tasks to ensure timely completion. Learn how to track deadlines and receive notifications to stay on top of your work.
Join us to explore how Microsoft Planner can help you stay organized, manage tasks effectively, and boost productivity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117407695562025-02-28 19:05:5617407697782025-02-28 19:09:3800eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Planner in Microsoft 365. ]]>2025-04-07T15:00:00-04:002025-04-07T16:00:00-04:002025-04-07T16:00:00-04:002025-04-07 19:00:002025-04-07 20:00:002025-04-07 20:00:002025-04-07T15:00:00-04:002025-04-07T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-04-07 03:00:002025-04-07 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Unlock the Potential of Microsoft Lists]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an informative training session led by Microsoft's Robb Lioy, Cloud Solution Architect. In this session, you'll discover how Microsoft Lists can help you organize your data with practical features designed to simplify your workflows.
The session will cover:
Calendar View: Learn how to visualize your lists in a calendar format, making it easier to track deadlines, events, and other time-sensitive information. This feature helps you stay organized and ensures you never miss an important date.
Approvals: Discover how to streamline your workflow by integrating approval processes directly into your lists. This includes setting up approval stages, assigning approvers, and tracking the status of each approval, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
Build Your Own Kanban Board: Understand how to create a Kanban board using Microsoft Lists to manage tasks and projects visually. This feature allows you to move tasks through different stages, assign tasks to team members, and monitor progress in a clear and intuitive way.
Join us to explore how Microsoft Lists can help you organize information, streamline processes, and enhance productivity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117407673252025-02-28 18:28:4517407690852025-02-28 18:58:0500event
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. Join us for an informative training session led by Microsoft's Robb Lioy, Cloud Solution Architect. In this session, you'll discover how Microsoft Lists can help you organize your data with practical features designed to simplify your workflows.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Efficient Time Management Made Easy with Microsoft Bookings]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Microsoft Bookings and its powerful features to streamline your scheduling process and enhance productivity.
The session will cover:
Personal Bookings Overview: Learn how to streamline your scheduling process by allowing others to book time with you directly. This feature helps eliminate the back-and-forth communication typically involved in setting up meetings. You'll discover how to customize appointment details, set booking requirements, and specify service providers to optimize your time management.
Shared Bookings: Understand how to manage and coordinate bookings for a team or department. This includes setting up a shared calendar, managing multiple service providers, and ensuring that appointments are distributed evenly among team members. You'll also learn how to use Microsoft Bookings to improve customer engagement and satisfaction by providing a seamless booking experience.
Join us to explore how Microsoft Bookings can help you save time and increase efficiency in your daily tasks. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117392309142025-02-10 23:41:5417407572772025-02-28 15:41:1700event
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
This training, led by Microsoft's Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Microsoft Bookings and its powerful features to streamline your scheduling process and enhance productivity.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Robb Lioy, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft! This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117383635662025-01-31 22:46:0617406996472025-02-27 23:40:4700eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Robb Lioy, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117406890962025-02-27 20:44:5617406992962025-02-27 23:34:5600eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Apps - Building a Deployment]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
This training, led by Microsoft's Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Power Apps - Building a Deployment. The session will cover:
Power FX - Basics of the Formulas: Learn the fundamentals of Power FX, the low-code language used in Power Apps. This includes understanding how to write and use formulas to create dynamic and interactive applications.
Learning About the Properties Pane: Discover how to navigate and utilize the properties pane in Power Apps. You'll learn how to customize the appearance and behavior of your app's components by adjusting various properties.
Integration with Power BI: Understand how to integrate Power Apps with Power BI to create powerful data-driven applications. This includes connecting to Power BI datasets, embedding Power BI visuals in your apps, and leveraging data insights to enhance your app's functionality.
Join us to explore how Power Apps can help you build and deploy custom applications efficiently. We look forward to seeing you there!
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117406975082025-02-27 23:05:0817406976322025-02-27 23:07:1200eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.]]>2025-04-08T13:00:00-04:002025-04-08T14:00:00-04:002025-04-08T14:00:00-04:002025-04-08 17:00:002025-04-08 18:00:002025-04-08 18:00:002025-04-08T13:00:00-04:002025-04-08T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-04-08 01:00:002025-04-08 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar ]]><![CDATA[Power Platform: Solutions, Environments, and Ownership]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
This training, led by Microsoft's Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Power Platform: Solutions, Environments, and Ownership. The session will cover:
Application Lifecycle Management: Learn how to manage the entire lifecycle of your applications, from development to deployment and maintenance. This includes best practices for planning, building, testing, and deploying applications within the Power Platform environment.
Version Control with Solutions: Discover how to use solutions to manage version control for your Power Platform applications. You'll learn how to create, export, and import solutions, as well as how to manage different versions of your applications to ensure consistency and reliability.
Understanding Ownership and Permissions for Deployment: Gain insights into how ownership and permissions work within the Power Platform. This includes understanding the roles and responsibilities of different users, setting up permissions for deployment, and ensuring that your applications are secure and compliant with organizational policies.
Join us to explore how Power Platform can help you streamline application development, manage environments effectively, and ensure proper ownership and permissions for deployment. We look forward to seeing you there!
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117406973532025-02-27 23:02:3317406974912025-02-27 23:04:5100eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.]]>2025-03-25T13:00:00-04:002025-03-25T14:00:00-04:002025-03-25T14:00:00-04:002025-03-25 17:00:002025-03-25 18:00:002025-03-25 18:00:002025-03-25T13:00:00-04:002025-03-25T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-03-25 01:00:002025-03-25 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar ]]><![CDATA[Best Practices with Power Automate Cloud Flows]]>28072
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
This training, led by Microsoft's Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect, will focus on Best Practices with Power Automate Cloud Flows. The session will cover:
Approvals: Learn how to streamline your approval processes by automating them with Power Automate. This includes setting up approval workflows, managing approval stages, and tracking the status of each approval to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
Templates: Discover how to use pre-built templates to quickly create flows that automate common tasks. You'll learn how to customize these templates to fit your specific needs and save time by leveraging existing solutions.
Data: Understand how to work with data in Power Automate, including how to connect to various data sources, manipulate data within your flows, and ensure data integrity throughout your automated processes.
Data Transfer: Explore how to securely transfer data between different systems and applications using Power Automate. This includes setting up data transfer workflows, managing data security, and ensuring that your data is transferred accurately and efficiently.
Join us to explore how Power Automate can help you automate tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity. We look forward to seeing you there!
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117406970702025-02-27 22:57:5017406973252025-02-27 23:02:0500eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.]]>2025-03-03T11:00:00-05:002025-03-03T12:00:00-05:002025-03-03T12:00:00-05:002025-03-03 16:00:002025-03-03 17:00:002025-03-03 17:00:002025-03-03T11:00:00-05:002025-03-03T12:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-03-03 11:00:002025-03-03 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar ]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 Join us for GT Power Platform Office Hours!
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual engagement, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Drop in for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hour hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Flows.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Natalia, and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117406899622025-02-27 20:59:2217406900612025-02-27 21:01:0100eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft! This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117406894462025-02-27 20:50:4617406895532025-02-27 20:52:3300eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]>Bookmark our Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar to stay up to date on all our events!]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft! This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117406820342025-02-27 18:47:1417406830382025-02-27 19:03:5800eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft!
]]>Bookmark our Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar to stay up to date on all our events!]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Events Calendar]]><![CDATA[Getting Started with Power Apps and Power Automate]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. Natalia will guide you through a fundamentals session on Power Apps and Power Automate, ideal for those just starting out.
In this session, you'll learn about:
Templates
Triggers
Actions
How to set up a flow
How to connect that back to a basic Power App
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and get started with these powerful tools!
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117392300842025-02-10 23:28:0417395712802025-02-14 22:14:4000eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment. This training session will be led by Natalia Tovar, a Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft.]]>2025-02-19T14:00:00-05:002025-02-19T15:00:00-05:002025-02-19T15:00:00-05:002025-02-19 19:00:002025-02-19 20:00:002025-02-19 20:00:002025-02-19T14:00:00-05:002025-02-19T15:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2025-02-19 02:00:002025-02-19 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kim Kruthaup Calleros
IT Service Delivery Manager Sr
kim.kruthaup@gatech.edu
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Join us for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hours hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Automate Flows and Power BI Dashboards.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Kenedy Thorne and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This Office Hour will be NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117383630682025-01-31 22:37:4817394030062025-02-12 23:30:0600eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by Natalia Tovar, Cloud Solution Architect.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 File Management: Fundamentals of OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an informative training session on the fundamentals of file management using Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, presented by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. This session will cover the essential features and best practices for managing files across these powerful platforms.
In this session, you will learn:
The core functionalities of OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams for file management
How to effectively organize, share, and collaborate on files
How to keep your files secure through managing permissions
Whether you're new to these platforms or looking to enhance your file management skills, this session is designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and improve your file management practices!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117386243382025-02-03 23:12:1817386246212025-02-03 23:17:0100eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an informative training session led by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. In this session, we will cover File Management of OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals: How They All Fit Together]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an informative training session led by Kenedy Thorne, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of of the Microsoft Power Platform environment.
This session will provide an overview of the key components of Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents, and how they work together to create powerful business solutions.
Whether you're new to Power Platform or looking to deepen your understanding, this session is designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your understanding of the Microsoft 365 Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117386207652025-02-03 22:12:4517386212842025-02-03 22:21:2400eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an informative training session led by Kenedy Thorne, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of the Microsoft Power Platform environment.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft! This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117383619472025-01-31 22:19:0717383621742025-01-31 22:22:5400eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by a member of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Team!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft Power Platform: Office Hour ]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Have questions about Power Platform? Want to explore more about its features and functionalities? Join us for an engaging and interactive GT Power Platform Office Hours hosted by Kenedy Thorne, Cloud Solution Architect.
This is your chance to:
Get Answers: Ask any questions you have about Power Platform, including Power Automate Flows and Power BI Dashboards.
Learn More: Gain deeper insights into how Power Platform can enhance your productivity and streamline your tasks with practical examples.
Engage with Experts: Interact directly with Kenedy Thorne and get expert advice tailored to your needs.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the most out of Power Platform. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This Office Hour will be NOT be recorded.
This is available in our Microsoft 365 Training Team - MS Power Platform channel.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117376536252025-01-23 17:33:4517380081382025-01-27 20:02:1800eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Power Platform Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by a member of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Team!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour ]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community.
Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117376653632025-01-23 20:49:2317376671342025-01-23 21:18:5400eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by a member of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Team!
Across higher education, cybercriminals are using email phishing scams, malicious web links, and other techniques to gain access to student credentials, often resulting in unauthorized changes to their financial information stored on file with their college or university. This can lead to the theft of their financial aid refunds or other payments from their institution. Victims may not realize their accounts have been compromised until they receive unexpected bills or notice discrepancies.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen our defenses against cyberthreats, OIT implemented stronger two-factor authentication (2FA) methods available to students, faculty, and staff at the Institute last summer,” said Jennifer Rhodes, Georgia Tech’s interim chief information security officer. “We encourage students to use 2FA methods such as Duo Mobile, YubiKeys, and passkeys to keep their accounts safe and to implement the use of 2FA as soon as they begin their enrollment.”
“It is also important that students periodically review their banking information saved on the student portal — including the full account, routing, or debit card numbers — saved for direct deposit,” said Georgia Tech Bursar Gloria Kobus. “Students should do so to ensure there have been no changes to the information that they did not approve.”
Protect Your Accounts
The offices encourage students to also take the following steps to keep their accounts safe:
To check Institute balances, make payments, or sign up for electronic student aid refunds, visit the Office of the Bursar’s Student Payments Instructions webpage. Regularly verify your personal information on file.
Do not engage with suspicious emails by replying to the sender, opening attachments, or visiting links in the message. Report these emails by forwarding them as an attachment to OIT’s Security Operations Center (SOC) at phishing@gatech.edu. Microsoft Outlook application users can also employ its “Report” feature.
Pay special attention to website URLs. Malicious actors may use part of a trusted site domain, such as gatech.edu, in their URLs. Do not click on links that you are unsure of. Instead, visit websites by typing the URLs directly into your browser.
Choose strong passwords and keep them secure. Do not change your campus password through an emailed link; instead, only do so at Passport, at passport.gatech.edu.
Do not approve 2FA requests you did not initiate. If you receive repeated 2FA approval requests that were not initiated by you, report this activity to the SOC at soc@gatech.edu. If you ever believe your Georgia Tech accounts have been compromised, contact the SOC immediately.
“We want our students to understand the importance of protecting their online accounts from the moment they begin their first semester,” said Rhodes. “Though cyberthreats will likely always be around, personal awareness and vigilance are top defenses against them.”
]]> Courtney Hill117370471822025-01-16 17:06:2217370482222025-01-16 17:23:4200news
The Office of the Bursar, Office of Information Technology, and Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid partner to warn students about financial fraud against their Institute accounts — including financial aid refund theft — and how to protect them from cyber compromise.
]]>2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:002025-01-07T00:00:00-05:002025-01-07 00:00:00675768675768image<![CDATA[A Georgia Tech student reads outdoors ]]>image/jpeg17333220522024-12-04 14:20:5217333220822024-12-04 14:21:22<![CDATA[Two-Factor Authentication at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity Awareness at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Office Hour ]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hours, hosted by a member of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Team! This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered, learn from others, and engage with our GT Community. Whether you have specific queries or just want to listen in and gain insights, everyone is welcome. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and knowledge with the support of our experts.
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117347330802024-12-20 22:18:0017363462782025-01-08 14:24:3800eventOffice of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual Microsoft 365 Office Hour, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for our scheduled drop-in Office Hour, hosted by a member of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Team!
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Ecosystem Overview]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an engaging training session presented by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, where we will explore the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem. This session is designed to help you understand the various components and services within Microsoft 365, and how they can be leveraged to enhance productivity and collaboration within your organization.
Key Takeaways:
Overview of Microsoft 365 services and applications
Best practices for integrating Microsoft 365 tools into your workflow
Tips and tricks for maximizing productivity with Microsoft 365
Q&A session to address your specific questions and challenges
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your understanding of the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem. We look forward to seeing you there!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117347296112024-12-20 21:20:1117363461732025-01-08 14:22:5300eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an engaging training session presented by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft, where we will explore the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Teams Fundamentals]]>28072 The Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an informative training session led by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of Microsoft Teams, providing you with the knowledge and skills to effectively use this powerful collaboration tool.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction to Microsoft Teams and its core features
Best practices for team collaboration and communication
Tips for organizing and managing teams and channels
How to integrate Microsoft Teams with other Microsoft 365 applications
Q&A session to address your specific questions and challenges
Note: This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your understanding of the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem. We look forward to seeing you there!
]]> Kim Kruthaup Calleros117347324992024-12-20 22:08:1917363459862025-01-08 14:19:4600eventThe Office of Information Technology is pleased to partner with Microsoft to provide this virtual training session, hosted in our GT M365 Teams environment.
Join us for an informative training session led by Dewayne Hyatt, Cloud Solution Architect from Microsoft. In this session, we will cover the fundamentals of Microsoft Teams.
]]><![CDATA[Microsoft 365 Training Team]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity Tips for the Holiday Season ]]>34932
With the holiday season just around the corner, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) reminds the Georgia Tech community to stay alert for cyber risks as online shopping and digital transactions peak. The increase in seasonal shopping brings heightened cyber threats, including phishing, the rise of fake consumer websites, and other fraudulent techniques designed to trick unsuspecting buyers.
“The holiday season’s increase in digital transactions presents a prime opportunity for cybercriminals,” said Jennifer Rhodes, Georgia Tech's chief information security officer. “From fake websites to phishing schemes, cybercriminals are working overtime. Shopping on secure sites, double-checking links, and using your instincts when deals seem suspicious are essential to protect your information during this busy season."
To help you stay vigilant, OIT offers these holiday cyber-safety tips:
Shop smart and secure. Use only reputable websites you know and trust. Type the URL directly into your browser instead of clicking on links in emails or ads, especially for unfamiliar retailers.
Verify unfamiliar retailers. Some cyber attackers may try to trick consumers by creating malicious websites that appear to be legitimate. For unfamiliar retailers, review customer feedback and verify the legitimacy of contact information, such as a physical address and support number. Always verify the legitimacy before supplying your information.
Be wary of emails requesting personal information. Attackers may attempt to gather information by sending emails requesting that you confirm purchase or account information. Legitimate businesses will not solicit this type of information through email. Do not provide sensitive information through email.
Beware of scams and suspicious deals. Offers that seem too good to be true often are. Verify all deals and confirm package tracking links directly from trusted retailer websites.
Use a credit card, not a debit card, if possible. There are laws to limit your liability for fraudulent credit card charges, but you may not have the same level of protection for your debit cards. Remember to check your credit card and bank statements for fraudulent charges and immediately notify your bank or financial institution and local law enforcement if you discover fraud.
Explore more holiday cybersecurity tips, and guidance from OIT to enhance your online safety year-round, at the Cybersecurity Awareness website.
]]> Courtney Hill117322258752024-11-21 21:51:1517331699772024-12-02 20:06:1700newsBefore you shop online to find that perfect holiday gift, learn how to protect yourself from common holiday cyber threats.]]>2024-11-21T00:00:00-05:002024-11-21T00:00:00-05:002024-11-21 00:00:00
KnowBe4 is a security awareness and compliance training platform used by organizations around the world to strengthen their cybersecurity culture and reduce human risk. Since 2022, the University System of Georgia (USG) has utilized the platform for its biannual cybersecurity compliance training for USG employees.
KnowBe4 has released a 2024 Holiday Resource Kit, offering essential resources to teach users how to spot and defend against holiday cyber threats. OIT Cyber Security has made seven modules available for Georgia Tech employees to help them counter cyber threats effectively this season. The modules include:
Holiday Scams to Avoid Training Video: KnowBe4 hacking and cybersecurity experts discuss common holiday scams and how to avoid them.
Shopping and Travel Safety Newsletters: Practical tips to help keep your holiday activities safe and secure.
Holiday Cybersecurity World Passport Game: This educational game immerses users in real-life travel scenarios to identify and respond to common cybersecurity threats.
Holiday Season Survival Guide: The holiday season is a busy time for consumers and scammers alike. This short, mobile-friendly course reviews common shopping scams that happen online and in real life.
Access these learning tools in KnowBe4 by visiting 2024 Holiday Cybersecurity Awareness and search for "holiday" in the library search bar or by scrolling through the modules listed in the library.
]]> Courtney Hill117325978202024-11-26 05:10:2017325978802024-11-26 05:11:2000event
Campus is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
]]>2024-11-28T00:00:00-05:002024-11-29T23:59:59-05:002024-11-29T23:59:59-05:002024-11-28 05:00:002024-11-30 04:59:592024-11-30 04:59:592024-11-28T00:00:00-05:002024-11-29T23:59:59-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-11-28 12:00:002024-11-29 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]><![CDATA[Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web & Technology Virtual Conference]]>36236 The Office of Information Technology is hosting a live stream of this year's Accessing Higher Ground Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference, to be held November 11 - 15, 2024. The conference will be streamed at the Biltmore in Conference Room 302.
Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public settings.
Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance.
The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
The incorporation of Universal Design content into university curriculums.
Typical audiences include:
Web Designers & Project Managers
Assistive Technologists
ADA Coordinators
Human Resource Personnel
Persons With Disabilities
Disability Specialists
Faculty
Course Designers
Media Specialists and Programmers
IT and Communication Managers
Highly Recommended Sessions Include:
Thursday, Nov. 14 (Conference Room 302)
Don’t spin your wheels in place: Use AI to accelerate accessibility tasks (11 a.m. EST)
Website Liability Legal Update (3:45 p.m. EST)
Web Accessibility in Higher Education (3:45 p.m. EST)
Friday, Nov. 15 (Conference Room 302)
Accessibility Jeopardy: A Gamified Approach to Professional Development in Inclusive Teaching (1:30 p.m. EST)
*Times have been adjusted to reflect Eastern Standard Time
A complete agenda of virtual sessions can be found at: https://accessinghigherground.org/virtual-2024/ . Please note that times shown on the linked website are in Mountain time (two hours behind) and not Eastern time.
]]> adurandean3117301421582024-10-28 19:02:3817314239362024-11-12 15:05:3600eventThe Office of Information Technology is hosting a live stream of this year's Accessing Higher Ground Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference, to be held November 11 - 15, 2024. The conference will be streamed at the Biltmore in Conference Room 302.]]>2024-11-11T00:00:00-05:002024-11-15T23:59:59-05:002024-11-15T23:59:59-05:002024-11-11 05:00:002024-11-16 04:59:592024-11-16 04:59:592024-11-11T00:00:00-05:002024-11-15T23:59:59-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-11-11 12:00:002024-11-15 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Office of Information Technology Dr. James Logan, james.logan@oit.gatech.edu]]>675449675449image<![CDATA[Accessing Higher Ground Conference 2024]]>image/jpeg17301424052024-10-28 19:06:4517301425592024-10-28 19:09:19<![CDATA[AHG Conference: Virtual Schedule and Agenda]]><![CDATA[Data Days 2024: Back to the Basics]]>34932 Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2024 Data Days conference, themed “Back to the Basics," Nov. 4 and 6. Join OIT, IRP and other campus units as they host sessions for the everyday data user and share how to make the most of reports, leverage analytics to drive important decisions, and more -- all through the use of data. Register at b.gatech.edu/datadays. ]]> Courtney Hill117303134092024-10-30 18:36:4917303136072024-10-30 18:40:0700eventGeorgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2024 Data Days conference, themed “Back to the Basics," Nov. 4 and 6. Join OIT, IRP and other campus units as they host sessions for the everyday data user and share how to make the most of reports, leverage analytics to drive important decisions, and more -- all through the use of data. ]]>2024-11-06T08:00:00-05:002024-11-06T15:00:00-05:002024-11-06T15:00:00-05:002024-11-06 13:00:002024-11-06 20:00:002024-11-06 20:00:002024-11-06T08:00:00-05:002024-11-06T15:00:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-11-06 08:00:002024-11-06 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Data Days at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[Data Days 2024: Back to the Basics]]>34932 Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2024 Data Days conference, themed “Back to the Basics," Nov. 4 and 6. Join OIT, IRP and other campus units as they host sessions for the everyday data user and share how to make the most of reports, leverage analytics to drive important decisions, and more -- all through the use of data. Register at b.gatech.edu/datadays. ]]> Courtney Hill117303128462024-10-30 18:27:2617303135752024-10-30 18:39:3500eventGeorgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are invited to the 2024 Data Days conference, themed “Back to the Basics," Nov. 4 and 6. Join OIT, IRP and other campus units as they host sessions for the everyday data user and share how to make the most of reports, leverage analytics to drive important decisions, and more -- all through the use of data. ]]>2024-11-04T08:00:00-05:002024-11-04T15:30:00-05:002024-11-04T15:30:00-05:002024-11-04 13:00:002024-11-04 20:30:002024-11-04 20:30:002024-11-04T08:00:00-05:002024-11-04T15:30:00-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-11-04 08:00:002024-11-04 03:30:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Data Days at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[Administrative Excellence (AdminX) Info Session]]>34795 The Georgia Tech campus community is invited to attend the Administrative Excellence (AdminX) Overview Info Session. During this session, you will learn about:
AdminX is a multi-year initiative focused on creating positive experiences for our faculty, staff, and student employees in completing routine administrative activities through administrative process improvements, enhanced delivery of common, routine, and high-volume administrative services through the establishment of a customer-centric administrative services center (ASC) for Georgia Tech, and continuous assessment and improvement.
The search for the Executive Director, Administrative Services Center is under way. This position is a critical component to the AdminX initiative and will play a key role in bringing a data-driven, and customer-centric approach to the ASC. A search committee has been formed and is seeking applicants with leadership experience, knowledge of Georgia Tech processes and people, and ready for the fast-paced and exciting task of bringing the vision of the ASC to life.
The session will be recorded and shared on the AdminX website, adminx.gatech.edu, if you cannot make it live.
]]> Casey Piquette116178285572021-04-07 20:49:1717297855652024-10-24 15:59:2500eventYou are invited to attend the Administrative Excellence (AdminX) Overview Info Session scheduled for Tuesday, 4/13.]]>2021-04-13T11:00:00-04:002021-04-13T12:00:00-04:002021-04-13T12:00:00-04:002021-04-13 15:00:002021-04-13 16:00:002021-04-13 16:00:002021-04-13T11:00:00-04:002021-04-13T12:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2021-04-13 11:00:002021-04-13 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]><![CDATA[AdminX Website]]><![CDATA[Official Guidance on AI Use Updated as New Tools Emerge]]>34822 Georgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology is strengthening official guidance around artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing controls around its use with existing Institute services.
“As new AI tools and use cases emerge, we want to ensure that the Georgia Tech community has proper guidance on how to leverage AI responsibly while being mindful of contractual, data, privacy, and cybersecurity best practices,” said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer.
The Institute has seen a significant uptick in the use of AI applications that assist in teaching, learning, research, and administrative work. This includes the use of AI plugins for meeting transcription within the Microsoft Teams and Zoom videoconferencing platforms.
All technology services and tools offered at the Institute undergo a comprehensive review, which includes a series of third-party risk assessments, privacy and security analysis, contractual negotiations, financial and technical support impact assessments, and data stewardship approvals. Georgia Tech's Generative AI Guidance for Privacy and Security highlights this process as a requirement before any tool is leveraged with protected or regulated data or integrated with existing Georgia Tech services or systems. With this in mind, OIT has disabled the use of third-party AI plugins pending a comprehensive risk review.
To improve visibility into services that have already passed a risk review and which are still under evaluation, OIT has published a tool availability chart on its AI Standards and Guidance webpage. The chart includes meeting transcription tools that have been approved and are available for use, such as Teams Premium and Zoom AI Companion, as well as those that have not yet been approved, but are currently under review, such as Read AI and Otter.ai.
“Our goal is to accelerate access to as many capabilities as we can to support the innovative work happening across the Institute,” Howell said. “At the same time, we must remain mindful of the risk implications that come with these technologies. By carefully evaluating each tool, we can ensure that we are balancing access with the need to protect Institute data and remain compliant with USG and Institute standards.”
As with the Institute’s official guidance on AI use, service availability will continue to evolve and expand over the next several months. To view official guidance on AI use or learn more about available generative AI tools, visit oit.gatech.edu/ai.
]]> Malynda Dorsey117279035902024-10-02 21:13:1017279740692024-10-03 16:47:4900newsGeorgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology is strengthening official guidance around artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing controls around its use with existing Institute services.]]>2024-10-02T00:00:00-04:002024-10-02T00:00:00-04:002024-10-02 00:00:00675203675203image<![CDATA[AI at Georgia Tech]]>image/jpeg17279544222024-10-03 11:20:2217279544702024-10-03 11:21:10<![CDATA[Office of Information Technology Artificial Intelligence Website]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Accelerates Access to Generative AI Tools, Issues Official Guidance on AI Use]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup: Mini-Sessions Program]]>34932 Hosted by OIT’s Cyber Security department, the Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Competition participants will have an opportunity to showcase their skills, network with leaders in the field, and compete in the virtual ‘Capture the Flag’ competition, sponsored by Deloitte.
Non-event participants can register for an exclusive mini-session program on Oct. 4, featuring expert talks on cybersecurity challenges, careers, and research at Georgia Tech at b.gatech.edu/CyberCupRegistration.
]]> Courtney Hill117260763982024-09-11 17:39:5817279144022024-10-03 00:13:2200eventThe Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Non-event players can experience an exclusive mini-session program on Oct. 4! ]]>2024-10-04T09:00:00-04:002024-10-04T15:00:00-04:002024-10-04T15:00:00-04:002024-10-04 13:00:002024-10-04 19:00:002024-10-04 19:00:002024-10-04T09:00:00-04:002024-10-04T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-10-04 09:00:002024-10-04 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Duo Phone Call 2FA Phase Out]]>34932 As part of the Office of Information Technology's (OIT) ongoing commitment to strengthen Georgia Tech’s defenses against cyber threats, we implemented the two-factor authentication (2FA) method Verified Duo Push this past June, significantly improving the integrity of the Institute’s systems. Further, after conducting campus survey and cybersecurity research, OIT has made the decision to no longer offer the Duo Mobile phone call 2FA method for login to Georgia Tech systems, and OneUSG Connect access for campus users, beginning this fall, in two phases.
Beginning Nov. 11, the Duo phone call method will not be offered as a two-factor authentication option for Georgia Tech users when logging in to OneUSG Connect. Beginning Dec. 3, the method will not be offered as a 2FA option for any Georgia Tech login system. The Duo phone call authentication method will remain a recovery mechanism for logging into Passport.
With the understanding that some campus members may have constraints and require the continued use of the Duo phone call method, OIT will work with these users on a case-by-case basis. The use of authentication methods such as Verified Duo Push, Duo Passcode, YubiKeys, and passkeys is encouraged. Support teams will be available for one-on-one assistance, through virtual sessions and help desks, to assist users with these methods.
Campus members can also review the following 2FA knowledge articles for assistance (or search for their respective titles or article numbers at services.gatech.edu):
Campus members can also contact their unit computer support representative, or the Administrative Services Center at 404.385.1111 or support@oit.gatech.edu, if they need assistance setting up a two-factor authentication method.
]]> Courtney Hill117247654732024-08-27 13:31:1317274629612024-09-27 18:49:2100newsBeginning Nov. 11, the Duo phone call method will not be offered as a two-factor authentication (2FA) option for Georgia Tech users when logging in to OneUSG Connect. Beginning Dec. 3, the method will not be offered as a 2FA option on any Georgia Tech login system.]]>2024-08-26T00:00:00-04:002024-08-26T00:00:00-04:002024-08-26 00:00:00oit@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Verified Duo Push Launching at Tech June 24]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup: Final Round (Experienced Participants)]]>34932 Hosted by OIT’s Cyber Security department, the Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Competition participants will have an opportunity to showcase their skills, network with leaders in the field, and compete in the virtual ‘Capture the Flag’ competition, sponsored by Deloitte. Registration is open to employees and students across the University System of Georgia with an interest in cybersecurity and IT. Team registration for interested participants closes Sept. 17, 11:59 p.m. (ET). Non-event participants can register for an exclusive mini-session program. All events will be virtual.
Important Dates:
Team Registration Deadline: Sept. 17
Playoff Rounds: Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, noon to midnight (ET) - novice and experienced players
Final Round: Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET) - experienced players
]]> Courtney Hill117260756782024-09-11 17:27:5817273664402024-09-26 16:00:4000eventThe Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Playoff rounds for novice and experienced players will take place Sept. 19 and Sept. 26. A final round for experienced players will go down Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET). Non-players can experience an exclusive mini-session program.]]>2024-10-04T08:00:00-04:002024-10-04T14:45:00-04:002024-10-04T14:45:00-04:002024-10-04 12:00:002024-10-04 18:45:002024-10-04 18:45:002024-10-04T08:00:00-04:002024-10-04T14:45:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-10-04 08:00:002024-10-04 02:45:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup: Registration Closes]]>34932 Hosted by OIT’s Cyber Security, the Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Competition participants will have an opportunity to showcase their skills, network with leaders in the field, and compete in the virtual ‘Capture the Flag’ competition, sponsored by Deloitte. Registration is open to employees and students across the University System of Georgia with an interest in cybersecurity and IT.
Team registration for interested participants closes Sept. 17, 11:59 p.m. (ET). Non-event participants can register for an exclusive mini-session program. All events will be virtual.
Important Dates:
Team Registration Deadline: Sept. 17
Playoff Rounds: Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, noon to midnight (ET) - novice and experienced players
Final Round: Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET) - experienced players
]]> Courtney Hill117260740402024-09-11 17:00:4017260788252024-09-11 18:20:2500eventThe Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness.]]>2024-09-17T00:00:00-04:002024-09-17T23:59:59-04:002024-09-17T23:59:59-04:002024-09-17 04:00:002024-09-18 03:59:592024-09-18 03:59:592024-09-17T00:00:00-04:002024-09-17T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-09-17 12:00:002024-09-17 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup: Playoff Round 2]]>34932 Hosted by OIT’s Cyber Security department, the Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Competition participants will have an opportunity to showcase their skills, network with leaders in the field, and compete in the virtual ‘Capture the Flag’ competition, sponsored by Deloitte. Registration is open to employees and students across the University System of Georgia with an interest in cybersecurity and IT. Team registration for interested participants closes Sept. 17, 11:59 p.m. (ET). Non-event participants can register for an exclusive mini-session program. All events will be virtual.
Important Dates:
Team Registration Deadline: Sept. 17
Playoff Rounds: Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, noon to midnight (ET) - novice and experienced players
Final Round: Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET) - experienced players
]]> Courtney Hill117260755852024-09-11 17:26:2517260762822024-09-11 17:38:0200eventThe Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Playoff rounds for novice and experienced players will take place Sept. 19 and Sept. 26. A final round for experienced players will go down Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET). Non-players can experience an exclusive mini-session program.]]>2024-09-26T12:00:00-04:002024-09-27T00:00:00-04:002024-09-27T00:00:00-04:002024-09-26 16:00:002024-09-27 04:00:002024-09-27 04:00:002024-09-26T12:00:00-04:002024-09-27T00:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-09-26 12:00:002024-09-27 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup: Playoff Round 1]]>34932 Hosted by OIT’s Cyber Security department, the Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Competition participants will have an opportunity to showcase their skills, network with leaders in the field, and compete in the virtual ‘Capture the Flag’ competition, sponsored by Deloitte. Registration is open to employees and students across the University System of Georgia with an interest in cybersecurity and IT. Team registration for interested participants closes Sept. 17, 11:59 p.m. (ET). Non-event participants can register for an exclusive mini-session program. All events will be virtual.
Important Dates:
Team Registration Deadline: Sept. 17
Playoff Rounds: Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, noon to midnight (ET) - novice and experienced players
Final Round: Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET) - experienced players
]]> Courtney Hill117260753152024-09-11 17:21:5517260762132024-09-11 17:36:5300eventThe Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level, higher education hackathon with the purpose of generating cybersecurity awareness. Playoff rounds for novice and experienced players will take place Sept. 19 and Sept. 26. A final round for experienced players will go down Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET). Non-players can experience an exclusive mini-session program.]]>2024-09-19T12:00:00-04:002024-09-20T00:00:00-04:002024-09-20T00:00:00-04:002024-09-19 16:00:002024-09-20 04:00:002024-09-20 04:00:002024-09-19T12:00:00-04:002024-09-20T00:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-09-19 12:00:002024-09-20 12:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[A&F Hybrid Town Hall]]>34932
Join us for an A&F Hybrid Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. At this month’s town hall, we will kick off the start of 2024-2025 academic year with an update on the Institute Strategic Plan including key areas of focus for A&F.
Several A&F leaders will share how their teams are leading by example and cultivating wellbeing. They will discuss prioritizing sustainability, preparing for the unified enterprise resource planning system, and demonstrating the Institute’s commitment to fostering a working and learning environment where everyone’s contribution is recognized and valued.
Panelists include:
Jim Stephens, Interim Vice President for Infrastructure and Sustainability
Leo Howell, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Jarmon DeSadier, Interim Vice President for Equal Opportunity, Compliance, and Conflict Management
Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Location: Price Gilbert Memorial Library #1280 (Scholars Event Network Theater) In-person attendance is highly encouraged but space is limited. RSVP here so we can plan accordingly. If you cannot attend in-person, join us virtually via Zoom.
As always, we are reserving time for an open Q&A, and you are encouraged to take a minute to submit your questions in advance to evpaf@gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill117235054842024-08-12 23:31:2417235058312024-08-12 23:37:1100eventThe hybrid Administration and Finance (A&F) Town Hall on Aug. 20 will provide an update on the Institute Strategic Plan, including key areas of focus for A&F.]]>2024-08-20T14:00:00-04:002024-08-20T15:00:00-04:002024-08-20T15:00:00-04:002024-08-20 18:00:002024-08-20 19:00:002024-08-20 19:00:002024-08-20T14:00:00-04:002024-08-20T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-08-20 02:00:002024-08-20 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>evpaf@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[PACE Presents at PEARC24]]>34932 Members of the Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) team recently participated in the Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing (PEARC24) Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. PACE, a collaboration between Georgia Tech faculty and the Office of Information Technology (OIT), serves Tech faculty and researchers with a sustainable, leading-edge, high-performance computing (HPC) environment.
PACE was awarded three 'Best Paper' awards -- the most of any institution in participation at the conference -- including 'Best Student Paper' awards for two of its student employees.
PACE Presentations and Awards:
Yongnuo Yang, Electrical and Computer Engineering student and PACE AI Makerspace teaching assistant, presented “Exploring Research Dataset-Sharing Strategies for Concurrent AI Workflows” (by Yongnuo Yang, Fang (Cherry) Liu, Michael D. Weiner, Aaron Jezghani, J. Eric Coulter, Ruben Lara, Ronald Rahaman, Kenneth J. Suda, Jeffrey Valdez, Dee Womack, and Dan (Ann) Zhou), which was awarded Best Student Short Paper – Systems and System Software. The paper described PACE’s exploration of the best approach to storing AI datasets for courses using the new PACE-hosted AI Makerspace.
Keller Smith, Computer Science student and PACE student assistant, presented “Research Collaboration Discovery through Neo4j Knowledge Graph” (by Keller Smith, Fang Liu, Deepa Phanish, Heng-Ju Chen, Rickie Chen, and Didier Contis), which earned the award for Best Student Full Paper – Systems and System Software. The paper shared investigations into collaboration networks among Georgia Tech researchers.
Michael Weiner collaborated with external colleagues on “Onboarding Research Computing and Data Professionals” (by Gladys Andino, Scott Delinger, Jacob Fosso Tande, Timothy Middelkoop, Claire Mizumoto, David Reddy, and Michael Weiner), which earned the award for Best Short Paper - Workforce Development, Training, Diversity, and Education.
Eric Coulter and Aaron Jezghani collaborated with Ed Hanna to organize the “Energy Efficiency in Computing” panel with the Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation.
Jezghani and College of Computing’s Will Powell presented “Early Experiences with GH200 Platform," based on work in collaboration with PACE’s Jeffrey Young.
Jezghani served as a panelist discussing student workers in HPC systems.
Weiner, chair of the Campus Champions Leadership Team, co-organized and presented a workshop for the Campus Champions organization.
]]> Courtney Hill117231689752024-08-09 02:02:5517231696212024-08-09 02:13:4100newsMembers of the Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment (PACE) team recently participated in the Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference. PACE, a collaboration between Georgia Tech faculty and the Office of Information Technology, serves Tech faculty and researchers with a sustainable, leading-edge, high-performance computing environment. ]]>2024-08-02T00:00:00-04:002024-08-02T00:00:00-04:002024-08-02 00:00:00674544674544image<![CDATA[pace_artisan.jpeg]]> (Front, L-R) Sudhakar Pamidighantam, Jeremy Wang, Fang (Cherry) Liu, Michael Weiner. (Rear, L-R) Suresh Marru, Yongnuo Yang, Keller Smith, Aaron Jezghani, Eric Coulter. (Photo: Betsy Hillery) ]]> image/jpeg17231692722024-08-09 02:07:5217231692722024-08-09 02:07:52<![CDATA[Zoom Large Meetings and Webinars to Become Request Only]]>34822 Starting Aug. 1, Zoom's Large Meetings and Webinars features will become available via request only.
Details Regarding This Shift Historically, Zoom's Large Meetings and Webinars features have been readily available for Georgia Tech faculty and staff. Following changes in Zoom's license cost structure, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) conducted an assessment regarding usage of Large Meetings (which includes Zoom meetings with 300-500 attendees) and Webinars (which includes webinars with up to 1,000 attendees). After reviewing Zoom usage reports, OIT found that both of these offerings are not widely used by the majority of Georgia Tech employees. In fact, Fiscal Year 2024 numbers show that less than 100 employees held Zoom meetings with more than 300 attendees and approximately 200 employees scheduled Zoom Webinars hosted by Georgia Tech.
With this in mind, a decision was made to limit availability to those who have actively leveraged the features over the last year and make additional access available upon request via a ServiceNow ticket. Please note that this change WILL NOT impact regular Zoom meeting features or Zoom users who have leveraged the Large Meetings and Webinars feature since July 1, 2023. Additionally, this shift will now allow TAs to request and leverage the features.
]]> Malynda Dorsey117224461162024-07-31 17:15:1617224461162024-07-31 17:15:1600newsStarting Aug. 1, Zoom's Large Meetings and Webinars features will become available via request only. This change WILL NOT impact regular Zoom meeting features or Zoom users who have leveraged the Large Meetings and Webinars feature since July 1, 2023.]]>2024-07-31T00:00:00-04:002024-07-31T00:00:00-04:002024-07-31 00:00:00<![CDATA[System Office’s Unified ERP Effort]]>27164
The University System of Georgia(USG) is moving forward with plans to select and implement a unified enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp, legislative leaders, and the General Assembly. A unified ERP will enhance the user experience for students, faculty, and staff across all 26 institutions through the standardization and unification of key central administrative systems onto a single Software as a Service (SaaS) technology platform.
Unified ERP is a multiyear project that includes the phased implementation of a cloud-based ERP platform that will replace aging, legacy systems used to manage financial, human resources, and eventually student-related processes for all USG institutions. This unified system introduces features and functionality that facilitate standardization and optimization of business processes across the university system, enhance operational efficiency, promote data-driven decision-making, and ultimately enhance student outcomes.
"By integrating data, business processes, and administrative systems into a single, cloud-based ERP platform, we are assured of institutional-level impact. This significant organizational and business transformation is not only exciting but also a catalyst for administrative excellence,” said Shantay N. Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance. “With improved access to data analytics, we will empower our community to make informed decisions that drive positive change throughout the Institute.”
Since last year, employees throughout the USG, including representatives from Georgia Tech, have been involved in identifying key requirements for the new ERP system, for which potential vendors will be evaluated. Currently, the USG has posted a Request for Information to help evaluate the best options and anticipates making an ERP vendor selection this fall.
Bolton noted that this is an opportunity to embrace an end-to-end system that will bring together data sources across the system and drive efficiency and innovation. It will play a critical role in supporting administrative excellence, collaborative partnerships, and innovative infrastructure across the campus to support the Institute’s growth well into the future.
Visit the Unified ERP website at usg.edu/unified-erp for helpful information, the proposed timeline, and FAQs. More information, including how Georgia Tech community members can get involved, will be shared as it becomes available.
]]> Rachael Pocklington117194174352024-06-26 15:57:1517220157992024-07-26 17:43:1900newsThe University System of Georgia continues to move forward with a unified enterprise resource planning tool for all 26 institutions.]]>2024-06-26T00:00:00-04:002024-06-26T00:00:00-04:002024-06-26 00:00:00Katie Crawford Executive Director of Enterprise Applications and Data Management Office of Information Technology]]>628578628578image<![CDATA[USG]]>image/png15728952742019-11-04 19:21:1415728952742019-11-04 19:21:14<![CDATA[Biannual Compliance Training Launching Soon]]>27164 The 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training will help Georgia Tech employees understand and uphold the University System of Georgia’s (USG) and the Institute’s policies and compliance obligations.
“This compliance training equips Georgia Tech employees with the necessary knowledge and understanding of our responsibility to keep the Institute safe,” said Leo Howell, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “The fall training specifically includes two cybersecurity modules that focus on two-factor authentication push awareness and fatigue, and how to keep your accounts safe from compromise by cyber threats, both areas where we have seen attacks upon employees recently.”
Beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, all faculty, staff, and students who are active employees as of July 1 will be required to complete the 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The training will be available at https://b.gatech.edu/genius and will take approximately 80 minutes to complete.
The three-part training and corresponding modules include:
Part 1 – 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training
USG Ethics Refresher
USG Campus Security Authority Training
Ethics in Action at Georgia Tech (includes Conflict of Interest attestation)
Part 2 – 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training – Push It to the Limit: Push Notification Abuse
Part 3 – 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training – Your Role: Internet Security and You
The training is mandated by the USG for all employees. It can be completed on a desktop or laptop and does not need to be finished at one time. Employees who do not complete the training by the deadline may face disciplinary action by the Institute.
Learn more about the 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training here.
]]> Rachael Pocklington117216746432024-07-22 18:57:2317220157312024-07-26 17:42:1100newsThe 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training will help Georgia Tech employees understand and uphold the University System of Georgia’s and the Institute’s policies and compliance obligations. ]]>2024-07-22T00:00:00-04:002024-07-22T00:00:00-04:002024-07-22 00:00:00Terry Grumley Bridges Interim Compliance Training Manager Georgia Tech Office of Ethics and Compliance Office of the General Counsel ]]>648328648328image<![CDATA[Tech Tower ]]>image/png16245411952021-06-24 13:26:3516245411952021-06-24 13:26:35<![CDATA[2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training FAQs]]><![CDATA[How-To Guide: Navigating the 2024 Fall Biannual Compliance Training Campaign]]><![CDATA[Compliance Training Request Help]]><![CDATA[Digital Learning Presents at InstructureCon ]]>36548 The Office of Information Technology Digital Learning team’s Samba Diop, Warren Goetzel, Takeyra Wagner, and Yahong Xu recently participated at InstructureCon 2024 in Las Vegas. The annual conference hosted by Instructure, the creator of the Canvas learning management system, which was implemented at the Institute in 2018, brings together Instructure experts and Canvas users from across the United States.
Digital Learning's presentations centered on the Canvas platform and emerging trends in digital learning and instruction in higher education. They also participated in expert-led panel discussions, including:
‘Dashboard Dynamo: A Glimpse into Georgia Tech's Custom Canvas Command Center,’ Takeyra Wagner, Digital Learning support specialist II; Yahong Xu, Digital Learning senior specialist
‘Elevate Assessment: Key Strategies for AI in Higher Ed,’ Samba Diop, Digital Learning senior manager, in collaboration with Honorlock
‘Empowering Student Success: Canvas Student Resource Hub,’ Warren Goetzel, director of Academic Technology and Engagement; Samba Diop
'The Next Generation Virtual Classroom: Bring Your Canvas Content to Life,' Warren Goetzel, panelist
‘R1 Peers Meetup Lightning Talks,’ Samba Diop
‘A Thriving Ed-cosystem to Foster Employability: Canvas and Modern Solutions for Lifelong-Learning,’ Samba Diop, panelist
]]> lolliff3117213999682024-07-19 14:39:2817217457462024-07-23 14:42:2600newsGeorgia Tech Digital Learning recently presented at InstructureCon 2024 in Las Vegas. The presentations centered on Canvas and the role of AI in higher education. The DLT included Samba Diop, Warren Goetzel, Takeyra Wagner, and Yahong Xu. ]]>2024-07-19T00:00:00-04:002024-07-19T00:00:00-04:002024-07-19 00:00:00674387674387image<![CDATA[InstructureCon2.jpeg]]>image/jpeg17214002152024-07-19 14:43:3517214002152024-07-19 14:43:35<![CDATA[OIT’s Zachary Hayes Presents at TrustWeek Conference ]]>34932
Zachary Hayes, director of the Enterprise Data Governance & Discovery program, spoke during the opening address at the TrustWeek 2024 conference, hosted by OneTrust.
OneTrust, a cloud-software provider based in Atlanta, hosts the annual TrustWeek conference for governance, privacy, risk, and security industry leaders and partners. Held in Austin, Texas, May 20-22, TrustWeek 2024 welcomed more than 500 attendees and featured 90 speakers (including former Vice President Al Gore) and more than 60 sessions around the latest in data governance, responsible data use, and artificial intelligence governance. TrustWeek 2025 will be hosted May 12-14 in Atlanta.
Hayes' remarks highlighted the intentional alignment of privacy and cybersecurity to the Data Governance & Discovery program to bring about better trust to Institute data assets, in turn providing more impactful enterprise data services. The OneTrust platform, licensed by Georgia Tech in 2023, provides technology support for critical functions of the program and for a newly formed privacy program in the Office of the General Counsel.
]]> Courtney Hill117186359362024-06-17 14:52:1617204755152024-07-08 21:51:5500newsZachary Hayes, director of the Enterprise Data Governance & Discovery program, spoke during the opening address at the TrustWeek 2024 conference.]]>2024-05-28T00:00:00-04:002024-05-28T00:00:00-04:002024-05-28 00:00:00674189674189image<![CDATA[Zachary Hayes (l) speaks at TrustWeek 2024]]> Zachary Hayes (l) speaks at TrustWeek 2024]]> image/jpeg17186360002024-06-17 14:53:2017186363082024-06-17 14:58:28<![CDATA[Verified Duo Push Launching at Tech June 24]]>34932 The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is taking steps to reinforce Georgia Tech’s defenses against cyberattacks such as Duo two-factor authentication push scams. These measures include the strengthening of security of logins to Institute systems by implementing Verified Duo Pushby the end of business day, Monday, June 24.
Verified Duo Push is a more secure version of Duo Push, the current two-factor authentication system used by Georgia Tech that adds a layer of security to campus online accounts. Verified Duo Push provides additional security against “push harassment” and “push fatigue” by requiring users to enter a three-digit code, rather than “approve” or “deny” options, to verify an authentication request. (Codes expire after 60 seconds.) Verified Duo Push also provides improved fraud reporting by directing users to a fraud-report option in the Duo Mobile application when they receive unexpected Duo Push login requests.
Verified Duo Push requires Duo Mobile 4.16.0, or later, on Android devices (Android 8 or later; 2017 or newer) or Duo Mobile 4.17.0, or later, on Apple devices (iOS 13 or later; iPhone 6s, 2015 or newer). You can learn more about Verified Duo Push and its requirements for use in the Georgia Tech knowledge article, “How to Use the Verified Duo Push Authentication Method (KB0043706).”
While disruptions during the implementation period are not expected, if you experience issues or have questions, please submit a help request by visiting services.gatech.edu.
If you ever suspect that you are being targeted by a Duo phone or push fraud, or believe that your Georgia Tech accounts have been compromised, contact OIT’s Cyber Security Operations Center at soc@gatech.edu. Always forward suspicious emails, as attachments, to phishing@gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill117189760142024-06-21 13:20:1417195932082024-06-28 16:46:4800news
The Office of Information Technology will implement Verified Duo Push at Georgia Tech on June 24. Verified Duo Push is a more secure version of Duo Push, requiring users to enter a three-digit code to verify an authentication request.
]]>2024-06-21T00:00:00-04:002024-06-21T00:00:00-04:002024-06-21 00:00:00674222674222image<![CDATA[VDPGraphic.jpg]]>image/jpeg17189794912024-06-21 14:18:1117189794912024-06-21 14:18:11<![CDATA[Recent Phishing Scheme at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[Alert: DUO Authentication Scam]]><![CDATA[Leo Howell Named Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer]]>27164
Following a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Leo Howell as its new vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. Howell has served as interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer since Jan. 1.
He will transition to his new permanent role on July 1 and will report directly to Shantay N. Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance.
“We are very pleased that Leo will be leading Georgia Tech’s information technology efforts during this transformative time,” said Bolton. “His years of experience in information technology, including leading solutions for addressing cybersecurity risk at the Institute and his proven record as a collaborator and change agent, will help to bring a superior technology experience to students, faculty, staff, and other constituents.”
Howell joined Georgia Tech in October 2021 as Tech’s chief information security officer. In this role, he led the development and implementation of an Institute-wide information security and risk management program. As a member of the senior leadership team in OIT, he was responsible for creating and maintaining a cybersecurity program and leading the cybersecurity team, which manages the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Institute information assets and cybersecurity-related compliance. In his most recent interim leadership role, Howell has been responsible for guiding the strategic course of the Institute’s IT resources and identifying opportunities for the integration of information systems, platforms, and services across all business units.
With more than 20 years in higher education, he has extensive experience in risk management, data governance, operational change management, and strategic leadership. Before joining Georgia Tech, he held IT leadership roles at the University of Oregon and North Carolina State University.
In his new permanent role, Howell will provide vision, leadership, and oversight in the development and implementation of information technology. He will be responsible for establishing the strategic direction of information technology resources, including a governance strategy, as well as supporting information users by determining trends and technologies needed to advance the Institute’s academic and research mission.
“I am very excited for this opportunity to be in an environment that is committed to being innovative and data-driven,” Howell said. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Georgia Tech community to develop an inclusive information technology strategy that will further the Institute’s continued commitment to administrative excellence through collaboration and innovation.”
]]> Rachael Pocklington117192429342024-06-24 15:28:5417193234782024-06-25 13:51:1800newsFollowing a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Leo Howell as its new vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. Howell has served as interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer since Jan. 1. ]]>2024-06-25T00:00:00-04:002024-06-25T00:00:00-04:002024-06-25 00:00:00Rachael Pocklington Institute Communications]]>672542672542image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech VP of IT and CIO Leo Howell]]>image/png17023083082023-12-11 15:25:0817193215502024-06-25 13:19:10<![CDATA[Warren Goetzel Presents at Learning Impact Conference]]>34932 Warren Goetzel, director of Academic Technology and Engagement in the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and director of External and Faculty Engagement for the Georgia Tech Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U), recently presented at the Learning Impact Conference, hosted annually by the 1EdTech Consortium. The member-based non-profit is comprised of leading educational providers, government organizations, and education technology suppliers who partner to improve digital teaching and learning. The conference was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 3-6.
Goetzel, who serves on the 1EdTech Higher Education Executive Council, presented "Advancing Together: A Guide for Higher Education on Engaging in the 1EdTech Community" and "The Great Data Lake: Perspectives in Leveraging Caliper at Scale.” He also co-presented "Building a Learning Analytics Coalition of the Willing."
Goetzel was appointed to his role with C21U last December and had previously collaborated with C21U on several digital learning initiatives, including the implementation of the campus Canvas Learning Management System. He currently co-chairs the Georgia Tech Educational Technology Steering Committee and the Affordable Degrees-at-Scale Symposium.
Goetzel joined Tech in 2017 as the founding senior manager of the OIT Digital Learning Team.
A recap of the 2024 1EdTech Consortium Learning Impact Conference is available here.
]]> Courtney Hill117182236802024-06-12 20:21:2017182307752024-06-12 22:19:3500newsWarren Goetzel, director of Academic Technology and Engagement for OIT, presented at the 2024 Learning Impact Conference, hosted annually by the 1EdTech Consortium.]]>2024-06-12T00:00:00-04:002024-06-12T00:00:00-04:002024-06-12 00:00:00672537672537image<![CDATA[Warren_Goetzel_C21U.jpg]]>image/jpeg17020728702023-12-08 22:01:1017020728702023-12-08 22:01:10<![CDATA[Recent Phishing Scheme at Georgia Tech]]>34932 Phishing attempts often involve malicious emails to trick a recipient into revealing passwords and other sensitive information. “Bad actors” may attempt to make the email look legitimate by using an organization’s logo and even its email domain, such as “@gatech.edu.”
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently discovered an email phishing scheme that was sent to some members of our campus community. These emails appeared to come from legitimate Georgia Tech email addresses. OIT’s Cyber Security office quickly took measures to prevent these accounts from sending further emails.
OIT believes these emails were sent beginning April 12, and have the following characteristics:
The subject may begin with, “IT-Desk: Mailbox Is Full,” and may contain an “incident number.”
The subject may also include a disclaimer stating, “New Messages May Return.”
The email may state the recipient has exceeded their inbox “quota limit,” and direct them to an attachment to “avoid restrictions and lose incoming messages.”
The email or attachment may direct users to what appears to be the Georgia Tech Single-Sign-On (SSO) page.
The email may appear to be a job advertisement.
The email signature may contain the interlocking GT logo.
If you have received a similar email, or if you ever receive an email that you find suspicious, forward it immediately to phishing@gatech.edu. It is important that you do not reply to the sender. Do not visit any links within the email and do not forward the email to others.
If you ever believe that your Georgia Tech accounts may have been compromised, contact OIT’s Security Operations Center immediately at soc@gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill117135297762024-04-19 12:29:3617168466412024-05-27 21:50:4100newsThe Office of Information Technology recently discovered an email phishing scheme that was sent to some members of our campus community. Please report suspicious emails to phishing@gatech.edu. ]]>2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:002024-04-19T00:00:00-04:002024-04-19 00:00:00673792673792image<![CDATA[Cyber Email Alert]]>image/jpeg17138019372024-04-22 16:05:3717138020202024-04-22 16:07:00<![CDATA[Office of Information Technology]]><![CDATA[Alert: DUO Authentication Scam]]>34932 The Office of Information Technology Cyber Security department would like to inform the Georgia Tech community about a DUO authentication security issue:
Cyber scammers are exploiting a vulnerability through repeated DUO phone calls until the user accepts, unknowingly granting access to their account. (DUO is a two-factor authentication (2FA) system used by Georgia Tech that adds an extra layer of security to online accounts.) This tactic, known as a DUO phone call scam, is a serious threat to the security of your Georgia Tech accounts and personal information. Attackers are using this method to bypass 2FA and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
To protect yourself from falling victim, we urge you to remain vigilant and follow these important precautions:
1. Verify calls and notifications: Before accepting any DUO phone calls or notifications, ensure that it has been initiated by you or someone you trust. If you receive unexpected or suspicious calls, do not accept them.
2. Never share personal information: Never provide personal information, account credentials, or verification codes over the phone, unless you are absolutely certain of the identity of the caller.
3. Report suspicious activity: If you suspect that you are being targeted by a DUO phone call scam, or any other form of fraudulent activity, such as a phishing attempt via email, please report it to our Security Operations Center at soc@gatech.edu.
Your security is our top priority and we are actively working to address this issue and prevent future occurrences. In the meantime, please remain cautious and take necessary steps to protect yourself from potential cyber threats.
]]> Courtney Hill117165905862024-05-24 22:43:0617168465772024-05-27 21:49:3700newsThe Office of Information Technology alerts the Georgia Tech community to be aware of DUO two-factor authentication phone scams. These scams are a serious threat to the security of your online accounts and personal information.]]>2024-05-16T00:00:00-04:002024-05-16T00:00:00-04:002024-05-16 00:00:00674075674075image<![CDATA[duo_sign-on_alert.jpeg]]>image/jpeg17165907652024-05-24 22:46:0517165907652024-05-24 22:46:05<![CDATA[Georgia Tech to Advance Extended Reality Efforts]]>34932 Georgia Tech is advancing efforts to responsibly integrate extended reality (XR) programs into its service offerings across academic, research, and administration spaces.
XR collectively refers to virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality technologies, which simulate or enhance real-world experiences. These technologies use computer-generated environments, digital augmentation of physical environments, and the blending of physical-digital elements to create an immersive experience. Common examples of XR devices include the Microsoft HoloLens, Meta Quest, and Apple Vision Pro headsets, commonly used for training, education entertainment, physical workouts, and gaming.
Georgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) has seen a demand in requests for XR capabilities from Tech students, faculty, and researchers looking to enrich the teaching and learning experience. OIT has previously partnered with the Invention Studio @ Georgia Tech to build out an interactive virtual tour of the studio leveraging Microsoft Mesh, a cloud-based platform that allows users in various physical locations to engage with each other and collaborate in a custom environment. OIT has also worked with faculty and student groups to explore immersive XR-based collaboration or co-design, the intersection of arts and XR, and an educational moon environment.
“While the use of XR in support of teaching and learning is not new, we have seen a renewed interest in exploring the use of that technology," said Didier Contis, executive director of OIT's Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing. "The interest of XR also extends to research activities, wellbeing, digital museums, and remote assistance. Likewise, as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more infused in the way we work, we are also seeing an increase in the release of more powerful XR devices and platforms that incorporate AI.”
With this growth in mind, the Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing team is exploring ways to scale the use of XR effectively and responsibly. This includes keeping data privacy, security, and ethics top of mind.
Contis added that institutions should be intentional in their efforts to advance XR at scale to avoid the perception of innovation stifling and bureaucratic approaches to implementation. It is our responsibility to lay the groundwork for developing an empowered institution that is fully prepared to embrace XR and other emerging technologies while keeping humans at the center of the effort.
Next steps for advancing XR at Tech include developing communities of practice centered around campus early adopters and community leaders (including student organization eXtended Reality), establishing partnerships with units across campus, and creating learning and development opportunities for Institute student, faculty, and staff to experience XR. OIT also plans to collaborate with Institute partners to draft preliminary guidelines for the use of XR technology and services for instructional purposes.
]]> Courtney Hill117151434692024-05-08 04:44:2917152752862024-05-09 17:21:2600newsGeorgia Tech is advancing efforts to responsibly integrate extended reality programs into its service offerings across academic, research, and administration spaces.]]>2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:002024-04-13T00:00:00-04:002024-04-13 00:00:00Didier Contis, executive director of the Office of Information Technology's Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing, recently co-authored a special Educause report, titled “Navigating the XR Educational Landscape: Privacy, Safety, and Ethical Guidelines,” which discusses XR integration and adoption within higher education and highlights risk mitigation recommendations for institutions. Co-authors also include Maya Georgieva, senior director of the Innovation Center XR, AI and Quantum Labs at The New School; Jeremy Nelson, director of the XR Initiative at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; and Ricky LaFosse, compliance and policy lead for Academic Innovation at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
2024 Institute Staff Awards honorees will be recognized at the Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon on April 26, in the Exhibition Hall's Midtown Ballroom. The annual luncheon recognizes faculty and staff who have received accolades and awards throughout the previous academic year.
]]> Courtney Hill117139116842024-04-23 22:34:4417146810342024-05-02 20:17:1400newsThe Office of Information Technology's Casey Hayes and Brent O’Guin have been named 2024 Institute Staff Awards recipients.]]>2024-04-23T00:00:00-04:002024-04-23T00:00:00-04:002024-04-23 00:00:00673861673861image<![CDATA[Brent-and-Casey-Headshots_WhiteBackground 1.png]]>image/png17141351842024-04-26 12:39:4417141357122024-04-26 12:48:32<![CDATA[OIT Staff Members Celebrate Service Anniversaries]]>34932 Georgia Tech formally recognizes employees’ years of service when their tenure reaches one, five, 10, and 25 years.
Georgia Tech Human Resources partners with Staff Council to coordinate recognition for our one- and five-year service recipients within the month of their anniversary date. 10-year and 25-year service* recipients get acknowledgment from Georgia Tech Human Resources in the month of their anniversary and are also invited to attend its annual Service Luncheon. The Office of Information Technology congratulates the following team members who were recognized at the annual Service Luncheon on April 25, 2024:
10-Year Service Anniversary:
Eric Gill, cybersecurity training lead
David Lacy, senior manager, IT service delivery
David Mack, analyst manager, Data Governance
Jessica Shaffer, lead engineer, Network Support
Alisha Kennedy, assistant to the executive
Kenji Terawaki Barrera, business intel. developer II
25-Year Service Anniversary:
Didier Contis, executive director, Academic Research Technologies
Steven Goeke, senior manager, application developer
Liberty Smith, senior web developer
Graham Thomas, assistant director, Network Engineering
*Anniversary milestones are determined between July 1 and June 30.
]]> Courtney Hill117144813922024-04-30 12:49:5217144900172024-04-30 15:13:3700newsThe Office of Information Technology congratulates its team members who were recently recognized for 10-year and 25-year service anniversaries by Georgia Tech Human Resources.]]>2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:002024-04-28T00:00:00-04:002024-04-28 00:00:00<![CDATA[Office of Information Technology Represented at 2024 Higher Education Data Warehousing Conference ]]>34932 The Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum (HEDW) held its 2024 conference March 17-20 at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. The HEDW is a network of higher education professionals “dedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and best practices regarding knowledge management in colleges and universities, including building data warehouses, developing institutional reporting strategies, and providing decision support.” The organization boasts more than 4,000 members from colleges and universities across the world.
Nine staff members from the Office of Information Technology’s Enterprise Application and Data Integration (EADI) team delivered the following presentations at the conference:
"A Day in the Life of an Azure Data Engineer,” Caleb Tarleton (systems/IT lead architect); "AI Augmentation: Practical Paths to Human Empowerment,” Brent O'Guin (technology strategist and senior architect); "Charting the Future of Data at Georgia Tech: A Blueprint for Modernization and Innovation,” Nick Chaviano (director of Data Services) and Andrew Dietz (director of Platforms and Databases); "Closing the Gap: A Comprehensive Pay Equity Analysis for Faculty and Staff,” Lou Kaba (senior developer, Business Intel); "Data Revolution Unleashed: Empowering Self-service at Scale,” Justin Boone (IT service delivery lead) and Kenji Terawaki (developer II, Business Intel); and “From Legacy to Modern: Revamping Reporting Approaches in Higher Ed,” Bryant McBride (developer II, Business Intel).
"I am incredibly proud of EADI's outstanding contributions to the 2024 HEDW Conference,” said Katie Crawford, EADI executive director. “Their presentations not only showcased our team’s expertise but also underscored our commitment to driving innovation and fostering a culture of data empowerment at Georgia Tech.”
Chaviano served as program chair for this year’s HEDW Conference and has been appointed conference chair for 2025. The 2025 HEDW Conference will be hosted at Georgia Tech.
“Nick’s appointment as 2025 HEDW conference chair is a testament to our leadership in the higher education data community,” Crawford added, “and Georgia Tech being chosen to host next year’s conference further solidifies our position as a leading institution in data-driven innovation and collaboration.”
Learn more about the Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum by visiting hedw.org/.
]]> Courtney Hill117139099862024-04-23 22:06:2617141367852024-04-26 13:06:2500newsStaff members from the Office of Information Technology’s Enterprise Application and Data Integration (EADI) group delivered presentations at the Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum 2024 Conference. The conference will be hosted at Georgia Tech next year. EADI's Nick Chaviano has been named 2025 conference chair.]]>2024-03-29T00:00:00-04:002024-03-29T00:00:00-04:002024-03-29 00:00:00673822673822image<![CDATA[Enterprise Application and Data Integration team members delivered presentations at the 2024 HEDW Conference.]]> Seven EADI staff members at the 2024 HEDW Conference]]> image/jpeg17139110302024-04-23 22:23:5017141367792024-04-26 13:06:19<![CDATA[Democratizing AI: A Course on Large Language Models for IT Professionals and Citizen Developers]]>34822 Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming the technology landscape within higher education – allowing institutions to automate complex tasks, extract insights from vast amounts of data, and interact with users through natural language interfaces. The Office of Information Technology has partnered with the academic community in an initiative that educates IT professionals and business citizen developers on how to effectively use LLMs in enterprise settings.
Dr. Polo Chau, an associate professor in the School of Computational Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech and associate director of the Master of Science Analytics program, and Didier Contis, executive director of Academic Technology, Innovation, and Research Computing within OIT, have embarked on an ambitious project to create a short, asynchronous course designed to equip IT professionals and business citizen developers with the knowledge to apply LLMs in enterprise environments.
The course will initially provide a focused, online tutorial that covers LLMs, including advanced AI techniques such as fine-tuning processes. A future version of the tutorial will focus on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning processes. RAG enables language models to dynamically retrieve external data, improving response accuracy, while fine-tuning allows for the customization of these models to meet specific business needs, from unique vocabularies to specialized tasks.
Two graduate students from Chau’s research group are developing the curriculum to offer hands-on learning experiences. The course will demonstrate the practical application of LLMs, giving learners the tools to innovate and automate within their industries.
The development of this course is timely, given the growing demand for AI capabilities in business environments. It addresses the critical need for skills in managing and deploying LLMs, potentially leading to increased efficiency and the creation of sophisticated user experiences.
This educational initiative is expected to play a crucial role in democratizing AI, making advanced AI techniques accessible to a wider audience beyond AI researchers and data scientists. In doing so, Chau and Contis are not only contributing to the professional development of individuals but also fostering the growth of an ecosystem that embraces technological progress and innovation.
The result of their efforts is a future in which AI integration is not a complex challenge, but a standard practice.
]]> Malynda Dorsey117098681532024-03-08 03:22:3317140939092024-04-26 01:11:4900newsLarge Language Models (LLMs) are transforming the technology landscape within higher education – allowing institutions to automate complex tasks, extract insights from vast amounts of data, and interact with users through natural language interfaces. The Office of Information Technology has partnered with the academic community in an initiative that educates IT professionals and business citizen developers on how to effectively use LLMs in enterprise settings.]]>2024-03-07T00:00:00-05:002024-03-07T00:00:00-05:002024-03-07 00:00:00Malynda Dorsey Smith Senior Director, IT Organizational Change Management & Communications]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Accelerates Access to Generative AI Tools, Issues Official Guidance on AI Use]]>34822Georgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has also issued guidance for responsible adoption and use of genAI tools.
The Copilot chat tool offers text, graphic, and code generation with commercial data protection. The tool delivers the same GPT 4.0 capabilities as other popular genAI tools like ChatGPT without leveraging Georgia Tech data to train its model. Copilot also provides copyright protection and ensures that any content generated using the tool is the intellectual property of Georgia Tech.
“As with the rollout of any new and emerging technology, we want to ensure each tool offers the best protection for our Institute data and intellectual property, while also providing a variety of features and capabilities,” said Leo Howell, interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “With this in mind, we collaborated with the Office of General Counsel, Cyber Security, and Institute Communications to develop guidance around data privacy and security best practices as well as a set of dos and don’ts when leveraging genAI.”
The guidance advises against using tools that have not been reviewed and approved by OIT or sharing various types of data in AI tools. Data includes, but is not limited to, personally identifiable information such as name, social security number, and date of birthday, and FERPA data, which includes any student information. Other dos and don’ts include:
DO verify the accuracy and validity of AI-generated content with reliable sources.
DON’T assume that generated content is free of another entity’s intellectual property. Familiarize yourself with the service’s copyright terms.
“Because of the rapidly evolving nature of AI, we expect this guidance to expand over the next several months,” said Howell.
OIT’s future state road map includes other AI service offerings such as Copilot for Microsoft 365, which integrates with popular Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and the advanced Microsoft Azure OpenAI platform, which allows developers to build and train their own custom AI models. An interdisciplinary team will investigate other tools, explore AI capabilities within existing technology services, strengthen adoption efforts, and build out governance and ethical frameworks for AI at Georgia Tech.
“We have laid the groundwork for rolling out generative AI services through a series of small educational workshops in some of our administrative spaces and the development of general use guidance,” said Howell.“The goal of the interdisciplinary team is to bring together voices from across academic, research, student life, and administrative areas to scale our efforts and explore the enterprise use of other generative AI tools at Georgia Tech.”
To view official guidance on AI use or learn more about generative AI tools, visit oit.gatech.edu/ai.
]]> Malynda Dorsey117114152442024-03-26 01:07:2417115905272024-03-28 01:48:4700newsGeorgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service.]]>2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:002024-03-25T00:00:00-04:002024-03-25 00:00:00Malynda Dorsey Smith
Senior Director, IT Organizational Change Management & Communications
]]>673507673507image<![CDATA[AI Image.jpg]]>image/jpeg17115483092024-03-27 14:05:0917115483092024-03-27 14:05:09<![CDATA[Brent O’Guin Tapped to Join State AI Advisory Council]]>34822Georgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is proud to announce that Brent O’Guin, technology strategist and architect within Enterprise Applications & Data Integrations, has been appointed to the newly formed AI Advisory Council for the State of Georgia.
A New Era of AI in Georgia
The AI Advisory Council, part of the Georgia Digital Center of Excellence (DCoE), aims to recommend ethical and responsible uses of AI in government, develop guidelines for state employees on the use of AI, educate the public about the potential benefits and risks of AI when interacting with state services, and foster collaboration among government, industry, advocacy, and academia on AI-related issues.
As part of this prestigious appointment, O’Guin will serve as a liaison between experts throughout the state and AI trailblazers across Georgia Tech to regularly share updates, insights, and opportunities - ensuring that Institute strategies are informed by the latest developments. He will also seek to involve and collaborate with OIT leadership and other AI stakeholders to fulfill the council’s objectives, leveraging internal expertise to contribute meaningfully to the council’s work.
This appointment opens doors for collaboration with state agencies, other educational institutions, and private sector partners, enriching OIT’s network and creating opportunities for joint initiatives. It also provides a platform to ensure that the interests and expertise of Georgia Tech are represented in statewide discussions.
]]> Malynda Dorsey117111337172024-03-22 18:55:1717111348802024-03-22 19:14:4000newsGeorgia Tech’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is proud to announce that Brent O’Guin, technology strategist and architect within Enterprise Applications & Data Integrations, has been appointed to the newly formed AI Advisory Council for the State of Georgia.]]>2024-03-13T00:00:00-04:002024-03-13T00:00:00-04:002024-03-13 00:00:00Malynda Dorsey Smith Senior Director of IT Organizational Change Management & Communications malynda@gatech.edu ]]>673473673473image<![CDATA[Brent OGuin]]>image/png17111347972024-03-22 19:13:1717111348212024-03-22 19:13:41<![CDATA[Incorporating Generative AI within HR Management]]>34822For a work function with multiple routine processes like human resources, generative AI (GenAI) can be leveraged to streamline and optimize tasks. With this in mind, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently partnered with Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) to discuss incorporating GenAI as a common practice.
The objective of the engagement was to strike a balance between technological advancement and the inherent privacy and bias concerns associated with AI in the workplace. OIT Technology Strategist and Senior Architect Brent O’Guin collaborated with GTHR’s Senior Director Kellye Terrell to develop a series of tailored workshops aimed at training HR professionals in the skilled use of GenAI.
A significant aspect of the first workshop was the use of GenAI to draft effective communications for policy changes, ensuring clarity and impact while conveying the benefits of significant updates and encouraging responsible AI usage. Participants also explored the optimization of the hiring process with AI, aligning job descriptions and interview questions with Georgia Tech’s core values and culture, demonstrating GenAI’s role in maintaining institutional integrity. Finally, a customized workshop addressed the emerging issue of AI-driven fraud in recruitment. HR professionals were trained to identify and understand fraudulent tactics, recognize system vulnerabilities, and develop prevention strategies.
The workshops were instrumental in helping the HR design training programs and evaluate policy changes, laying a solid foundation for ongoing continuous improvement in HR practices.
]]> Malynda Dorsey117098714482024-03-08 04:17:2817107833472024-03-18 17:35:4700newsThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently partnered with Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) to discuss incorporating GenAI as a common practice.]]>2024-03-01T00:00:00-05:002024-03-01T00:00:00-05:002024-03-01 00:00:00Malynda Dorsey Smith Senior Director, IT Organizational Change Management & Communications]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Spring Break]]>34932 Georgia Tech Spring Break, March 18-22, 2024.
There will be no classes, assignments, or assessments.
]]> Courtney Hill117073217472024-02-07 16:02:2717073217472024-02-07 16:02:2700eventGeorgia Tech's 2024 Spring Break will be March 18-22.]]>2024-03-18T00:00:00-04:002024-03-22T23:59:59-04:002024-03-22T23:59:59-04:002024-03-18 04:00:002024-03-23 03:59:592024-03-23 03:59:592024-03-18T00:00:00-04:002024-03-22T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2024-03-18 12:00:002024-03-22 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>comments@registrar.gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Cyber Security at Georgia Tech Hosts Inaugural Southeastern Cyber Cup]]>34932The Georgia Tech Office of Information Technology Cyber Security department hosted the inaugural Southeastern Cyber Cup Nov. 2 and 9, 2023. The national-level higher education cyber competition was facilitated over a two-round virtual hacking experience for 39 student and staff teams.
The event drew close to 100 participants from ten colleges and universities from across the state of Georgia. Participating institutions included: Atlanta Technical College, Augusta University, Columbus State University, Emory University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech (and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)), Kennesaw State University, Middle Georgia State University and Savannah State University.
Participants solved “capture the flag” challenges, designed to help sharpen cybersecurity skills and knowledge.
“The Southeastern Cyber Cup was a fun way to highlight the importance of cybersecurity as a community responsibility – a responsibility that’s not the job of just one person,” said Chief Information Security Officer Leo Howell. “Teams got the chance to learn how to spot web vulnerabilities and participate in various exercises on topics such as cryptography, forensic investigations, and incident response," continued Howell. "Next year, the competition will be bigger and better!”
Deloitte served as the inaugural event's partnering sponsor. Additional sponsors included Elastic, Fortinet, and Splunk.
Team ‘A Family that Hacks Together Stacks Together’ from Georgia Tech took top place in the competition. Rounding out the top three teams were 'Suvoni' (Georgia Tech) and 'Clockcycles' (GTRI).
]]> Courtney Hill117022256842023-12-10 16:28:0417043031902024-01-03 17:33:1000newsThe Office of Information Technology Cyber Security department hosted the inaugural Southeastern Cyber Cup Nov. 2 and 9. The national-level higher education cyber competition was facilitated over a two-round virtual hacking experience that attracted close to 100 participants from ten colleges and universities from across the state of Georgia.]]>2023-11-10T00:00:00-05:002023-11-10T00:00:00-05:002023-11-10 00:00:00672542672542image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech VP of IT and CIO Leo Howell]]>image/png17023083082023-12-11 15:25:0817193215502024-06-25 13:19:10<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Cybersafety During the Holidays and Beyond]]>34932 As online shopping has grown exponentially since the Covid-19 pandemic began, so has the risk for online scams and cyberattacks.
“The holidays present an especially busy time for online activity and, unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage,” said Leo Howell, Georgia Tech chief information security officer. “From creating fake shopping sites to exploiting financial transactions, threats are all around and it is important to remain vigilant.”
Phishing — the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies or individuals to induce people to reveal personal information — is also common.
“The Cyber Security team at Georgia Tech has seen heightened phishing attempts across the campus,” Howell continued. “Email scams typically increase in frequency throughout the holiday season. I routinely encourage employees to double-check matters such as their financial institution’s routing number and their account number provided for direct deposit and instruct students how to detect suspicious emails and text messages.”
The Office of Information Technology offers the following tips to stay safe online this season and beyond:
Always STOP, THINK, and CHECK. Shop reliable websites of retailers you know and trust and visit their sites directly by entering a known, trusted URL into the address bar instead of following a link. Do research on retailers that you are not familiar with, such as looking for and examining consumer reviews, and verify that the retailer has a legitimate mailing address and phone number for sales or support questions.
Be mindful of package tracking emails, fake ecards, charity donation scams, or anything that requests confirmation of purchase information. Double-check email links that appear to be from major retailers and shipping companies such as FedEx and UPS.
If you receive an email, text message, or call with a deal that’s too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Follow up with your own research.
In your Georgia Tech accounts, don’t:
Reset passwords via links sent in emails. Instead, go directly to BuzzPort (buzzport.gatech.edu) or Passport (passport.gatech.edu) URLs to change your passwords.
Respond to job solicitations that you did not apply for or expect.
Click DUO prompts when you have not attempted a login.
Engage with suspicious emails that are sent to your Georgia Tech email account. Instead, immediately forward the email to phishing@gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill117030054422023-12-19 17:04:0217043018242024-01-03 17:10:2400newsThroughout the holiday season and beyond, the Office of Information Technology reminds the Georgia Tech community to stop, think, and check when shopping online and before engaging with suspicious emails and other messages. ]]>2023-12-19T00:00:00-05:002023-12-19T00:00:00-05:002023-12-19 00:00:00672619672619image<![CDATA[Cybersecurity awareness]]>image/jpeg17030139232023-12-19 19:25:2317030392172023-12-20 02:26:57<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Cyber Security]]><![CDATA[Howell Named Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer]]>27469 Leo Howell, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech, has been named interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer for the Institute. This announcement comes on the heels of Daren Hubbard’s departure to Princeton University. Howell will begin on Jan. 1, 2024.
Leo Howell has played a crucial role in guiding initiatives across the campus community aimed at crafting thorough solutions for addressing cybersecurity risks at Georgia Tech. I am confident in his capacity to guide the team through this period of transition,” said Shantay N. Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance and chief business officer.
Howell joined Georgia Tech in October 2021, reporting to Hubbard as the chief information security officer. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of an Institute-wide information security and risk management program. As a member of the senior leadership team in OIT, he is responsible for creating and maintaining a cybersecurity program and leading the cybersecurity team, which manages the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Institute information assets and cybersecurity-related compliance.
“It is a privilege to step into this role for OIT as part of the leadership transitional plan,” said Howell. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to further support the Institute’s instructional, research, and service missions.”
The search for the next vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer is in progress. The national executive search firm WittKieffer will assist Georgia Tech in the search. More information will be shared when it is available.
]]> Kristen Bailey117029484202023-12-19 01:13:4017029496452023-12-19 01:34:0500newsLeo Howell, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech, has been named interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer.]]>2023-12-18T00:00:00-05:002023-12-18T00:00:00-05:002023-12-18 00:00:00670966670966image<![CDATA[Leo Howell]]>image/png16865765962023-06-12 13:29:5616865765962023-06-12 13:29:56<![CDATA[Warren Goetzel Appointed Center for 21st Century Universities Director of Faculty and External Engagement]]>34932 Warren Goetzel, Ph.D., Office of Information Technology (OIT) director of Academic Technology and Engagement, has been appointed director of Faculty and External Engagement with the Georgia Tech Division of Lifetime Learning’s Center for 21st Century Universities – or C21U – effective Dec. 1, 2023. Goetzel will remain in his position with OIT in tandem with the C21U courtesy appointment by Stephen Harmon, Ph.D., executive director of C21U, associate dean for the Division of Lifetime Learning, and professor with the Georgia Tech College of Design.
As director of Faculty and External Engagement with C21U, Goetzel will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage and collaborate with faculty across Georgia Tech on C21U initiatives; building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners – including OIT and the Division of Lifetime Learning – as well as other professional organizations, universities, corporations, and foundations; assisting in the systemic exploration, development, adoption, and assessment of new and innovative educational methodologies and curricular models and furthering the Institute’s efforts in lifelong learning initiatives for both traditional and nontraditional learners; and representing C21U to external audiences.
Goetzel has over 20 years of experience in higher education technology. Most recently, he accepted an invitation to join the 1EdTech Higher Education Executive Council, a distinguished member-based non-profit community partnership that brings together leading educational providers and government organizations. For the past two years, Goetzel has also co-chaired the Affordable Degrees-at-Scale Symposium, a preeminent event for higher education leaders to engage in intensive conversations on the strategies, trends, and challenges associated with scaled degree programs.
In November, Goetzel was also an inaugural recipient of the Advocates for Accessibility Awards by the Office of Equity and Compliance Programs, awarded to campus individuals, departments, and programs who have actively worked to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in the Georgia Tech community.
]]> Courtney Hill117020510332023-12-08 15:57:1317020515182023-12-08 16:05:1800newsWarren Goetzel, Office of Information Technology director of Academic Technology and Engagement, has been appointed director of Faculty and External Engagement with the Georgia Tech Division of Lifetime Learning’s Center for 21st Century Universities – or C21U – effective Dec. 1, 2023. Goetzel will remain in his position with OIT in tandem with the courtesy appointment to C21U.]]>2023-12-01T00:00:00-05:002023-12-01T00:00:00-05:002023-12-01 00:00:00672439672439image<![CDATA[Warren Goetzel poses as an Advocates for Accessibility Awards honoree]]>image/jpeg17010471492023-11-27 01:05:4917010472652023-11-27 01:07:45<![CDATA[Office of Information Technology Staff Members Recognized As Advocates for Accessibility]]>34932 As a part of Georgia Tech’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Office of Equity and Compliance Programs established the Advocates for Accessibility Awards in 2023. The awards recognize campus individuals, departments, and programs who have actively worked to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in the Georgia Tech community.
Office of Information Technology staffers Dr. Warren Goetzel, director of Academic Technologies and Engagement, and Dr. James Logan, quality assurance manager, were among the inaugural honorees who have contributed to the work of accessibility through their leadership and expertise at the Advocates for Accessibility Awards Reception held on Nov. 15.
“Although I am truly honored to receive an Advocates for Accessibility Award, the real honor is being able to work with an amazing group of accessibility advocates at Georgia Tech,” Goetzel said. “Accessibility for all benefits the entire Tech community and contributes to a more just and equitable society.”
]]> Courtney Hill117010468582023-11-27 01:00:5817010499182023-11-27 01:51:5800newsThe Office of Equity and Compliance Programs established the Advocates for Accessibility Awards in 2023. Two Office of Information Technology staff members were among the award's inaugural recipients.
]]>2023-11-16T00:00:00-05:002023-11-16T00:00:00-05:002023-11-16 00:00:00672443672442672439672440672443image<![CDATA[Advocates for Accessibility Awards Reception]]> Advocates for Accessibility Awards Reception]]> image/jpeg17010475642023-11-27 01:12:4417010475942023-11-27 01:13:14672442image<![CDATA[Advocates for Accessibility Awards Reception]]> Advocates for Accessibility Awards Reception]]> image/jpeg17010474492023-11-27 01:10:4917010475492023-11-27 01:12:29672439image<![CDATA[Warren Goetzel poses as an Advocates for Accessibility Awards honoree]]>image/jpeg17010471492023-11-27 01:05:4917010472652023-11-27 01:07:45672440image<![CDATA[James Logan was recognized as an Advocates for Accessibility Awards honoree on Nov. 16.]]> James Logan was recognized as an Advocates for Accessibility Awards honoree on Nov. 16.]]> image/jpeg17010472892023-11-27 01:08:0917010473702023-11-27 01:09:30<![CDATA[Daren Hubbard to Depart Georgia Tech, Join Princeton University]]>27164Daren Hubbard has announced he will join Princeton University as vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer (CIO).
Hubbard joined Georgia Tech in September 2020, as vice president for Information Technology and CIO. In this role, he has provided vision, leadership, and oversight in the development and implementation of information technology. He has been responsible for establishing the strategic direction of information technology resources, including a governance strategy, as well as supporting information users by determining trends and technologies needed to advance the Institute’s academic and research mission.
“Daren’s contributions to Georgia Tech have been invaluable, and while we bid farewell to a brilliant leader, we also celebrate the lasting mark he has left on our institution. I extend my best wishes for continued success and a huge thank you for his unwavering dedication to advancing technology and innovation at Georgia Tech,” said Shantay Bolton, executive vice president for Administration and Finance. “As we embark on this transition, we remain committed to upholding the standards of excellence that define our institution and eagerly anticipate the continued growth of our technology landscape."
As Princeton’s chief strategist and operational leader of the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the vice president and CIO is responsible for providing strategic leadership to identify, develop, and implement information systems, services, and the technical infrastructure that enables the Princeton community to achieve its mission to advance learning through research and teaching of unsurpassed quality. The OIT organization has a staff of over 300 people working across six core functions: the information security office, enterprise infrastructure services, software and application services, the service management office, the project and technology consulting office, and operations and planning.At Princeton University, Hubbard will be responsible for successfully transitioning OIT to a new organizational structure reporting to the executive vice president.
Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Hubbard worked for Wayne State since 1999 and was responsible for the university’s computing and networking facilities, enterprise software applications, learning management environments, high-performance research computing, information security, and information technology support services.
Hubbard’s last day in his role at Tech is Dec. 31. Details about interim leadership and the search for a successor will be announced soon.
]]> Rachael Pocklington117005030102023-11-20 17:56:5017005897202023-11-21 18:02:0000newsDaren Hubbard has announced he will join Princeton University as vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. His last day in his role at Tech is Dec. 31. ]]>2023-11-21T00:00:00-05:002023-11-21T00:00:00-05:002023-11-21 00:00:00Rachael Pocklington Institute Communications]]>672415672415image<![CDATA[Daren Hubbard]]>image/jpeg17005061502023-11-20 18:49:1017005061502023-11-20 18:49:10<![CDATA[Pam Buffington Tapped to Lead Foundational Infrastructure & Technology]]>34932 Pam Buffington was named executive director of Foundational Infrastructure & Technology with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) at Georgia Tech, effective October 24.
Buffington has extensive experience at Georgia Tech and has worked in a variety of roles and responsibilities since 1995, enabling innovative uses of information technologies in both research and academic/instructional capacities. Most recently, she served as director of Research Cyberinfrastructure & Computing – guiding the work of the Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment – or PACE. PACE is a collaboration between Georgia Tech faculty and OIT with a focus on high performance computing infrastructure with technical support services. Prior to her time leading PACE, Buffington led OIT’s Digital Learning Team as associate director of Academic Technologies and steered external relations activities for Center for 21st Century Universities, or C21U.
“Pam brings a wealth of IT knowledge and leadership into this role, including her ability to bridge academic and research communities at Georgia Tech,” said Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “She has been an integral partner across many units at the Institute for years and I am excited for what she will bring in this next step of her journey with OIT.”
Buffington is also a published researcher who most recently co-authored Semi-Automatic Hybrid Software Deployment Workflow in a Research Computing Center.
An official “Double Jacket,” Buffington earned both her undergraduate (BS’95) and Master of Business Administration (MBA ’23) degrees from Georgia Tech.
]]> Courtney Hill116996469172023-11-10 20:08:3716999765212023-11-14 15:42:0100newsPam Buffington was named executive director of Foundational Infrastructure & Technology with the Office of Information Technology at Georgia Tech, effective October 24. ]]>2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:002023-10-20T00:00:00-04:002023-10-20 00:00:00672355672355image<![CDATA[Pam Buffington]]>image/jpeg16996469732023-11-10 20:09:3316996470402023-11-10 20:10:40<![CDATA[Data Days Conference Touts Data Empowerment]]>34932The Data Days conference returned for a second year to Georgia Tech, October 23-25.
Hosted under the theme ‘Empowering You,’ the 2023 conference guided attendees through three days of in-person (and online) sessions, demonstrations, and enriching keynotes that showcased the power of data and data tools available at the Institute – and beyond.
Data Days – Empowering You kicked off its first day with a rousing keynote address by Dr. Amelia Parnell, vice president for Research and Policy at NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. She was proceeded with welcome messages from Dr. Shantay Bolton, executive vice president of Administration and Finance and chief business officer, and Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer, and Data Days executive sponsor.
“The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Empowering You,’” Hubbard said. “This theme is centered around equipping data users with the tools and resources to manage and leverage data effectively. Throughout the week, I encourage you to engage in conversations and make meaningful connections that help strengthen our culture of continuous learning and data-driven decision making here at Georgia Tech.”
The Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) Katie Crawford – executive director of Enterprise Applications and Data Management – and Zachary Hayes – director of Data Governance – served as 2023 co-chairs.
Data Days featured more than two dozen concurrent sessions presented by more than 40 Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students and representatives from the University System of Georgia (USG) and fellow USG institutions. Vendors hosted demonstrations and live workshops. A poster session featured a dozen data-themed presentations from students, faculty, and staff. A student-led presentation and discussion took the spotlight one conference evening.
In total, some 300 unique participants attended the conference in-person, hosted in the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Sessions were also streamed to online attendees.
2023 Data Days corporate sponsors included: Accenture, Deloitte, Elastic, OneTrust, Tableau, Splunk, and Workday.
]]> Courtney Hill116994670892023-11-08 18:11:2916996278852023-11-10 14:51:2500newsThe second annual Data Days conference at Georgia Tech was hosted Oct. 23-25. The 2023 conference, which carried the theme 'Empowering You,' featured concurrent sessions, demonstrations, and keynote addresses that highlighted the power of data and data tools available at the Institute. ]]>2023-10-30T00:00:00-04:002023-10-30T00:00:00-04:002023-10-30 00:00:00672338672343672339672342672337672338image<![CDATA[Data Days -- Empowering You]]>image/jpeg16996217342023-11-10 13:08:5416996217542023-11-10 13:09:14672343image<![CDATA[Data Days -- Empowering You]]>image/jpeg16996224272023-11-10 13:20:2716996226302023-11-10 13:23:50672339image<![CDATA[Data Days -- Empowering You]]>image/jpeg16996217612023-11-10 13:09:2116996217862023-11-10 13:09:46672342image<![CDATA[Data Days -- Empowering You]]>image/jpeg16996223752023-11-10 13:19:3516996226542023-11-10 13:24:14672337image<![CDATA[Data Days -- Empowering You]]>image/jpeg16996216492023-11-10 13:07:2916996217112023-11-10 13:08:31<![CDATA[Data Days at Georgia Tech]]><![CDATA[Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web & Technology Virtual Conference]]>36236 The Office of Information Technology – Enterprise Information Systems – is hosting a live stream of this year's Accessing Higher Ground Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference, to be held November 14 - 18, 2022.
Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public settings.
Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance.
The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
The incorporation of Universal Design content into university curriculums.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 PDF Accessibility – When is Good, Good Enough? | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. EST
FRIDAY, NOV. 18 The Road to Accessibility is Paved with Best Practices: Avoiding Best Intentions Pitfalls in Accessibility | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. EST
]]> adurandean3116673871042022-11-02 11:05:0416994261982023-11-08 06:49:5800eventThe conference will focus on campus accommodation and policies, alternate format production, Universal Design, curriculum accessibility, and other topics related to accessibility and usability in higher education.]]>2022-11-14T00:00:00-05:002022-11-18T23:59:59-05:002022-11-18T23:59:59-05:002022-11-14 05:00:002022-11-19 04:59:592022-11-19 04:59:592022-11-14T00:00:00-05:002022-11-18T23:59:59-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-11-14 12:00:002022-11-18 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Dr. James Logan: james.logan@oit.gatech.edu Office of Information Technology]]>662775662775image<![CDATA[Accessing Higher Ground Conference 2022]]>image/png16673867692022-11-02 10:59:2916680125082022-11-09 16:48:28<![CDATA[AHG Conference: Schedule and Agenda]]><![CDATA[Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web & Technology Virtual Conference]]>36236 The Office of Information Technology – Enterprise Information Systems – is hosting a live stream of this year's Accessing Higher Ground Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference, to be held November 6 - 10, 2023. The conference will be streamed at the Biltmore in Conference Room 302 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Conference Room 317 on Wednesday.
Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of:
Accessible media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the university, business and public settings.
Legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance.
The creation of accessible media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources.
The incorporation of Universal Design content into university curriculums.
Typical audiences include:
Web Designers & Project Managers
Assistive Technologists
ADA Coordinators
Human Resource Personnel
Persons With Disabilities
Disability Specialists
Faculty
Course Designers
Media Specialists and Programmers
IT and Communication Managers
Highly Recommended Sessions Include:
Monday, November 6 (Conference Room 302)
Mobile Accessibility for Websites and Native Apps at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8 (Conference Room 317)
Accessibility Testing: Don’t Just Rely on What Automated Tests Tell You at 10:00 a.m.
Accessibility and the 3 Bears of AI at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 9 (Conference Room 302)
Exploring Applications of Chat GPT and Similar Large Language Model AI to Promote Access at 11:15 a.m.
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Copilot to Assist in Building Accessible Digital Products Is on the Way… at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, November 10 (Conference Room 302)
Chat GPT, Can You Help Me? Chat GPT as Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities at 11:15 a.m.
AI for Extended Audio Descriptions and Closed Captions: Why It Matters? at 12:30 p.m.
Website Liability Legal Update at 11:15 a.m.
A complete agenda of virtual sessions can be found at: https://accessinghigherground.org/virtual-2023/ . Please note that times shown on the linked website are in Mountain time (two hours behind) and not Eastern time.
]]> adurandean3116992899662023-11-06 16:59:2616994261732023-11-08 06:49:3300eventThe conference will focus on campus accommodation and policies, alternate format production, Universal Design, curriculum accessibility, and other topics related to accessibility and usability in higher education.]]>2023-11-06T11:58:46-05:002023-11-10T12:58:46-05:002023-11-10T12:58:46-05:002023-11-06 16:58:462023-11-10 17:58:462023-11-10 17:58:462023-11-06T11:58:46-05:002023-11-10T12:58:46-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-11-06 11:58:462023-11-10 12:58:46America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Dr. James Logan: james.logan@oit.gatech.edu Office of Information Technology]]>672282672282image<![CDATA[Accessing Higher Ground 2023.jpg]]>image/jpeg16992899712023-11-06 16:59:3116992899712023-11-06 16:59:31<![CDATA[AHG Conference: Virtual Schedule and Agenda]]><![CDATA[Biannual Compliance Training Ends This Friday]]>27164 The deadline to complete the 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training is Friday, Oct. 27. All faculty, staff, and student employees, who are active employees as of Sept. 18, are required to complete this training. Email reminders have been distributed throughout the training period to employees who have not completed the training (and their managers).
Beginning Monday, Oct. 30, access to Georgia Tech systems will be interrupted for employees who fail to complete the training by the Oct. 27 deadline. Employees will need to complete all four of the training modules in order to restore their access to the Georgia Tech systems.
Employees can access the training at b.gatech.edu/genius. It will take a little over one hour to complete.
The required training modules include:
University System of Georgia Ethics Refresher.
Sexual Misconduct.
Ethics in Action (includes Conflict of Interest attestation).
Cybersecurity Awareness/2023 Your Role: Internet Security and You.
The first three training modules are accessible via the Genius platform. To complete the Cybersecurity Awareness training module, you will be redirected to KnowB4, where you will select the “Training” tab to access “2023 Your Role: Internet Security and You.”
It can take up to 24 hours for the system to update to show completion, and you can verify that you have completed all the training at b.gatech.edu/genius. You have completed the required training if, on the right side of your home page under COMPLETED COURSES, you see both “2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training” and “2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training Cybersecurity.” In addition, you will receive two certifications – one in Genius and one in KnowB4 – indicating that you have completed the full 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training.
The Institute appreciates the community's dedication to exercising sound ethical judgment, acting with integrity and transparency, and upholding the University System of Georgia's and the Institute's policies and compliance obligations.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116978302692023-10-20 19:31:0916980119462023-10-22 21:59:0600newsThe deadline to complete the 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training is Friday, Oct. 27. All faculty, staff, and student employees, who are active employees as of Sept. 18, are required to complete this training. Email reminders have been distributed throughout the training period to employees who have not completed the training (and their managers).]]>2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:002023-10-20T00:00:00-04:002023-10-20 00:00:00Terry Bridges Interim Compliance Training Manager Office of the General Counsel]]>657899657899image<![CDATA[Compliance]]>image/png16515936232022-05-03 16:00:2316978336112023-10-20 20:26:51<![CDATA[2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training FAQs]]><![CDATA[2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training – Cybersecurity FAQs]]><![CDATA[Compliance Training Request Help]]><![CDATA[Biannual Compliance Campaign Training Reporting: Manager Ethics and Compliance Report – FAQs]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]>34932The Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level higher education cyber competition hosted by OIT's Cyber Security, in partnership with Deloitte, Nov. 2 and 9, 2023.
The virtual competition will explore real-world cyber tasks where participants work to find “flags." Cybersecurity and other IT professionals, students, and those with an interest in the topic are invited to take part by signing up at sites.gatech.edu/cybercup.
]]> Courtney Hill116970555642023-10-11 20:19:2416970580992023-10-11 21:01:3900eventThe Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level higher education cyber competition hosted by the Office of Information Technology's (OIT) Cyber Security, in partnership with Deloitte. Cybersecurity and other IT professionals and students are invited to participate in the virtual event Nov. 2 and 9.]]>2023-11-02T00:00:00-04:002023-11-02T23:59:59-04:002023-11-02T23:59:59-04:002023-11-02 04:00:002023-11-03 03:59:592023-11-03 03:59:592023-11-02T00:00:00-04:002023-11-02T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-11-02 12:00:002023-11-02 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]>672017672017image<![CDATA[CyberCup_png]]>image/png16970572322023-10-11 20:47:1216970572322023-10-11 20:47:12<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]>34932The Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level higher education cyber competition hosted by OIT's Cyber Security, in partnership with Deloitte, Nov. 2 and 9, 2023.
The virtual competition will explore real-world cyber tasks where participants work to find “flags." Cybersecurity and other IT professionals, students, and those with an interest in the topic are invited to take part by signing up at sites.gatech.edu/cybercup.
]]> Courtney Hill116970574162023-10-11 20:50:1616970577522023-10-11 20:55:5200eventThe Southeastern Cyber Cup is a national-level higher education cyber competition hosted by the Office of Information Technology's (OIT) Cyber Security, in partnership with Deloitte. Cybersecurity and other IT professionals and students are invited to participate in the virtual event Nov. 2 and 9.]]>2023-11-09T00:00:00-05:002023-11-09T23:59:59-05:002023-11-09T23:59:59-05:002023-11-09 05:00:002023-11-10 04:59:592023-11-10 04:59:592023-11-09T00:00:00-05:002023-11-09T23:59:59-05:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-11-09 12:00:002023-11-09 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>cybercup@gatech.edu]]>672017672017image<![CDATA[CyberCup_png]]>image/png16970572322023-10-11 20:47:1216970572322023-10-11 20:47:12<![CDATA[Southeastern Cyber Cup]]><![CDATA[Employees Encouraged to Participate in Educational Assistance Programs]]>27164Georgia Tech offers educational assistance programs to its eligible faculty and staff. These programs providea tuition and mandatory fee waiver or reimbursement to full-time employees and research-titled faculty.
Beginning Oct. 15, eligible employees will follow a more streamlined process for submitting and tracking their applications in the Administrative Services portal.
“Of the many benefits offered to Georgia Tech employees, the educational assistance programs really provide a direct investment in our employees’ future,” said Gail Imoukhuede, director of Benefits and Retirement in Georgia Tech Human Resources.“On average, we receive more than 1,000 applications throughout the year and are excited to implement a new digitized system that will improve the submission and approval process from start to end.”
There are two educational assistanceprograms available to Georgia Tech employees —each with specific criteria.
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)is offered by the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents andprovides a tuition waiver to full-time, benefits-eligible employees, both faculty and staff, who have worked for at least six months within the USG.
Time worked in a temporary position does not count toward the six-month eligibility requirement.
Eligible employees may seek approval to enroll in up to nine academic semester hours for each of the three designated semester periods: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Employees must apply by the TAP/STRAP application deadline to receive the waiver of tuition and mandatory fees.
The Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP) is offered by Georgia Tech and provides partial tuition reimbursement for full-time staff(exempt and non-exempt) who have worked for at least 12months with Georgia Tech.
Time worked in a temporary position does not count toward the 12-month eligibility requirement.
Eligible employees may seek approval to enroll in up to six academic semester hours for each of the three designated semester periods: Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Employees must apply by the TAP/STRAP application deadline to be reimbursed for tuition.
Programs of study must be applicable to a career field at Georgia Tech.
Click here for more information, including deadlines, ineligible programs of study, and frequently asked questions.
TAP andSTRAP Application Procedures
Apply for enrollment through the admissions officeat the institution you plan to attend during their designated application dates.
Complete the applicable TAP or STRAP application; applications this upcoming semester will be digitized and available on Oct. 15 in your Administrative Services portal. Applications will not be accepted prior to Oct. 15.
List the courses you plan to take, and if you are not sure, put your best guess (you can reach out via your application request to change it later).
Note: Once you submit your application it will automatically route to your manager(s) for approval(s)
Please ensure your application is submitted and approved by 5 p.m. onNov. 15. Applications received after this date cannot be honored. A new application must be completed for each semester by the deadline.
Special Note about TAP Registration Dates
As a TAP participant, it is important that employees only register for classes during the TAP employee registration dates for the institution you are attending. These dates change each semester and will differ depending on the USG institutionyou are attending. If you register prior to the employee registration period, you risk your classes being dropped,and your TAP waiver will be removed.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116965247932023-10-05 16:53:1316966023762023-10-06 14:26:1600newsGeorgia Tech offers educational assistance programs to its eligible faculty and staff. These programs providea tuition and mandatory fee waiver or reimbursement to full-time employees and research-titled faculty.]]>2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:002023-10-05T00:00:00-04:002023-10-05 00:00:00Before Oct. 15: Contact via eduassist@gatech.edu.
Beginning Oct. 15: Contact the Administrative Services Center for assistance
]]>671969671969image<![CDATA[Graduation non-traditional.jpg]]>image/jpeg16966023252023-10-06 14:25:2516966023252023-10-06 14:25:25<![CDATA[Tuition Reimbursement Programs]]><![CDATA[L.O.V.E. GT Day Celebration]]>27164 Join us for the L.O.V.E. GT Day celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Indulge in sweet treats, grab cool swag, and connect with colleagues to celebrate and recognize our community for Living Our Values Every Day. Don't miss the chance to meet new colleagues – we look forward to seeing you there! ]]> Rachael Pocklington116959917512023-09-29 12:49:1116959922662023-09-29 12:57:4600eventIndulge in sweet treats, grab cool swag, and connect with colleagues to celebrate and recognize our community for Living Our Values Every Day.]]>2023-10-25T11:00:00-04:002023-10-25T13:00:00-04:002023-10-25T13:00:00-04:002023-10-25 15:00:002023-10-25 17:00:002023-10-25 17:00:002023-10-25T11:00:00-04:002023-10-25T13:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-10-25 11:00:002023-10-25 01:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>671897671897image<![CDATA[LOVE GT]]>image/jpeg16959920112023-09-29 12:53:3116959920112023-09-29 12:53:31<![CDATA[Living Our Values Every Day]]><![CDATA[Data Days 2023: Empowering You]]>34932 Georgia Tech will host its second annual Data Days conference Oct. 23 – 25. It will include three days of in-person and virtual workshops and sessions, keynotes from industry leaders, interactive poster sessions that showcase the power of data, and live demonstrations that bring the power of data to life.
This year’s conference is all about empowerment and how Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff can leverage available tools and knowledge to harness the power of data effectively. Led by experts in data management at Georgia Tech and partnering institutions within the University System of Georgia, sessions will explore how participants can use data to inform decision-making, enhance efficiency, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
“We are excited to host Data Days for a second year,” said Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer as well as the executive sponsor for Data Days. “This year’s theme, Empowering You, centers around increasing access to tools and education for the data community.”
Introduced in 2022, Data Days was coordinated to bring together voices from across the Institute to discuss best practices in the management, protection, and value of data. The goal of the event is to build and strengthen community of practice around data services offered at Georgia Tech.
Data Days attendance is free and open to the Georgia Tech community. To view a full schedule of events and register to attend, visit c.gatech.edu/datadays.
]]> Courtney Hill116946427772023-09-13 22:06:1716956487432023-09-25 13:32:2300newsGeorgia Tech will host its second annual Data Days conference Oct. 23 – 25. The conference includes three days of in-person and virtual workshops and sessions and keynotes from industry leaders.]]>2023-09-13T00:00:00-04:002023-09-13T00:00:00-04:002023-09-13 00:00:00671701671701image<![CDATA[GT-Data-Days-2023.png]]> Data Days returns for a second year, Oct. 23 - 25 ]]> image/png16946429402023-09-13 22:09:0016946429402023-09-13 22:09:00<![CDATA[Data Days 2023]]><![CDATA[Data Days 2023: Empowering You]]>34932 Georgia Tech will host its second annual Data Days conference Oct. 23 – 25. It will include three days of in-person and virtual workshops and sessions, keynotes from industry leaders, interactive poster sessions that showcase the power of data, and live demonstrations that bring the power of data to life.
This year’s conference is all about empowerment and how Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff can leverage available tools and knowledge to harness the power of data effectively. Led by experts in data management at Georgia Tech and partnering institutions within the University System of Georgia, sessions will explore how participants can use data to inform decision-making, enhance efficiency, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Data Days attendance is free and open to the Georgia Tech community. To view a full schedule of events and register to attend, visit c.gatech.edu/datadays.
]]> Courtney Hill116947018622023-09-14 14:31:0216951649962023-09-19 23:09:5600eventGeorgia Tech will host its second annual Data Days conference Oct. 23 – 25. It will include three days of in-person and virtual workshops and sessions, keynotes from industry leaders, interactive poster sessions that showcase the power of data, and live demonstrations that bring the power of data to life.
Data Days attendance is free and open to the Georgia Tech community. To view a full schedule of events and register to attend, visit c.gatech.edu/datadays.
]]>2023-10-23T00:00:00-04:002023-10-25T23:59:59-04:002023-10-25T23:59:59-04:002023-10-23 04:00:002023-10-26 03:59:592023-10-26 03:59:592023-10-23T00:00:00-04:002023-10-25T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-10-23 12:00:002023-10-25 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Data Days 2023]]>datadays@oit.gatech.edu]]>671701671701image<![CDATA[GT-Data-Days-2023.png]]> Data Days returns for a second year, Oct. 23 - 25 ]]> image/png16946429402023-09-13 22:09:0016946429402023-09-13 22:09:00<![CDATA[Data Days 2023: Empowering You]]><![CDATA[Biannual Compliance Training Launching Soon]]>34932 The 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training will help Georgia Tech employees exercise sound ethical judgment, act with integrity and transparency, and understand their responsibility for the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Institute’s policies and compliance obligations.
"Helping to ensure compliance is a responsibility held by everyone at Georgia Tech,” said Tech’s General Counsel Danette Joslyn-Gaul. “By sharing a commitment to fully engage in this training, we can foster a culture that puts our values into practice."
Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, all faculty, staff, and students who are active employees as of Sept. 18 will be required to complete the Fall Biannual Compliance Training by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, Oct. 27. The training will be available at gatech.geniussis.com. This year’s training will include the following four modules and should take no longer than one hour to complete:
University System of Georgia Ethics Refresher.
Sexual Misconduct.
Ethics in Action (includes Conflict of Interest attestation).
Cybersecurity Awareness/2023 Your Role: Internet Security and You.
The training is mandated by the USG for all employees. It can be completed on a desktop or laptop and does not need to be finished at one time. Employees who do not complete the training by the deadline may face disciplinary action by the Institute.
]]> Courtney Hill116947233392023-09-14 20:28:5916947250632023-09-14 20:57:4300newsThe 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training will help Georgia Tech employees exercise sound ethical judgment, act with integrity and transparency, and understand their responsibility for the University System of Georgia and the Institute’s policies and compliance obligations. The training opens Sept. 25.]]>2023-09-14T00:00:00-04:002023-09-14T00:00:00-04:002023-09-14 00:00:002023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training Helpful Resources:
]]>Terry Bridges]]>657899657899image<![CDATA[Compliance]]>image/png16515936232022-05-03 16:00:2316978336112023-10-20 20:26:51<![CDATA[2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training]]>34932 The 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training launches Sept. 25. All faculty, staff, and student employees (who are active employees as of Sept. 18) will be required to complete the training by Oct. 27.
]]> Courtney Hill116947105782023-09-14 16:56:1816947249682023-09-14 20:56:0800eventThe 2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training launches Sept. 25. All faculty, staff, and student employees, who are active employees as of Sept. 18, will be required to complete the training by Oct. 27.]]>2023-09-25T00:00:00-04:002023-10-27T23:59:59-04:002023-10-27T23:59:59-04:002023-09-25 04:00:002023-10-28 03:59:592023-10-28 03:59:592023-09-25T00:00:00-04:002023-10-27T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-09-25 12:00:002023-10-27 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Terry.Bridges@gtri.gatech.edu. ]]>2023 Fall Biannual Compliance Training Helpful Resources:
]]><![CDATA[Biannual Compliance Training Launching Soon]]><![CDATA[A&F Virtual Town Hall]]>27164Join us for the A&F Virtual Town Hall on Friday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m.
In celebration of welcoming students to campus for the start of the fall semester, A&F is excited to have Paul Kohn, vice provost for Enrollment Management, join us for this month’s town hall to provide insights into the incoming class at Georgia Tech. Plus, he will share perspectives on enrollment trends as well as the importance of services offered in A&F to support this changing landscape.
We are reserving time for Q&A, and participants are encouraged to take a minute to submit your questions in advance to evpaf@gatech.edu.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116922106472023-08-16 18:30:4716922155732023-08-16 19:52:5300eventIn celebration of welcoming students to campus for the start of the fall semester, A&F is excited to have Paul Kohn, vice provost for Enrollment Management, join us for this month’s town hall to provide insights into the incoming class at Georgia Tech. Plus, he will share perspectives on enrollment trends as well as the importance of services offered in A&F to support this changing landscape.]]>2023-08-18T14:00:00-04:002023-08-18T15:00:00-04:002023-08-18T15:00:00-04:002023-08-18 18:00:002023-08-18 19:00:002023-08-18 19:00:002023-08-18T14:00:00-04:002023-08-18T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-08-18 02:00:002023-08-18 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Join via Zoom]]>Rachael Pocklington Institute Communications rpocklington@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[T-Square to Sunset at Georgia Tech in September]]>36236The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at Georgia Tech will sunset T-Square, the Institute’s legacy Learning Management System (LMS), on Friday, Sept. 29.
As the date nears, Georgia Tech instructors and students are reminded to download, save, and transfer any remaining T-Square content. After the sunset, course content will be permanently deleted from T-Square in accordance with the Georgia Tech Records Management and Retention Policy.
Georgia Tech replaced T-Square with Canvas as its primary LMS five years ago after a campuswide selection process and comprehensive study. The transition, which started in 2017 and concluded in 2018, aimed to modernize the Institute’s academic tools with a cloud-based, accessible SaaS solution offering greater functionality. Canvas, with its 25 integrations, supports a larger, interoperable digital ecosystem. The shift to Canvas also facilitated the launch of new online degree programs in analytics and cybersecurity.
Students and instructors are encouraged to save and migrate their data from T-Square to Canvas prior to Sept. 29. Several alternative platforms and tools for project sites are outlined in ServiceNow, and additional migration options are available via the T-Square Info knowledge article.
The OIT Digital Learning Team is available via email and ServiceNow to discuss specific needs or issues.
]]> adurandean3116850369732023-05-25 17:49:3316910835512023-08-03 17:25:5100newsThe Office of Information Technology (OIT) at Georgia Tech will sunset T-Square, the Institute’s legacy Learning Management System (LMS), on Friday, Sept. 29. Students and instructors are encouraged to save and migrate their data from T-Square to Canvas prior to the Sept. 29 sunset.]]>2023-07-24T00:00:00-04:002023-07-24T00:00:00-04:002023-07-24 00:00:00Andrea Duran Communications Officer II Office of Information Technology]]>671238671238image<![CDATA[T-Square Sunset 2023-07-26 101147.png]]>image/png16903808822023-07-26 14:14:4216903808822023-07-26 14:14:42<![CDATA[T-Square Information & Resources]]><![CDATA[Administrative Services Center Expands Its Scope ]]>27164 This summer, the Administrative Services Center (ASC) has welcomed several new teams into its portfolio as it continues to position itself as the one-stop shop for high-volume, administrative services while assisting in retooling resources for an improved user experience. Recently added teams include Audio Visual, Directory Services, and Technology Support Services (formerly the Enterprise Services Desk).
GTRI’s recruiting team was also integrated into the ASC in alignment with Tech’s overarching people-focused strategy to provide consistent HR services that support growth across all areas of the Institute.
Employees can now contact the ASC for these services, where they will be greeted by a knowledgeable agent who will assist them with their question or issue.
Contact the ASC
1. You can navigate to the ASC portal at asc.gatech.edu to do the following:
Search for answers to your HR or IT questions
Submit a service request or general help request
Schedule a walk-in appointment
2. You can also call the ASC at 404.385.1111 Monday through Friday
HR and Directory Services: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tech Support Services: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Audio Visual Services: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
3. You can even walk-in for an appointment Monday through Friday
HR support at 500 Tech Parkway: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tech Support Services at Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116878757682023-06-27 14:22:4816887400152023-07-07 14:26:5500newsThis summer, the Administrative Services Center has welcomed several new teams into its portfolio as it continues to position itself as the one-stop shop for high-volume, administrative services while assisting in retooling resources for an improved user experience.]]>2023-06-30T00:00:00-04:002023-06-30T00:00:00-04:002023-06-30 00:00:00Rachael Pocklington Institute Communications]]>671051671051image<![CDATA[23-4005-P1-005.jpg]]>image/jpeg16878786882023-06-27 15:11:2816878786882023-06-27 15:11:28<![CDATA[Administrative Services Center]]><![CDATA[Administrative Excellence]]><![CDATA[Delivering Better Administrative Services to Support the Growing Needs of Campus]]><![CDATA[Didier Contis Named Interim Chief Information Security Officer After Jimmy Lummis Leaves Tech]]>34822 Georgia Tech Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jimmy Lummis left the Office of Information Technology at the end of January to pursue another professional opportunity and commit more time to personal endeavors. He will continue to serve as a part-time faculty member at the Institute.
“Jimmy was extremely instrumental in expanding our cybersecurity office to include critical teams that oversee operations, services, risk, and compliance,” said Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Daren Hubbard. “Under his leadership, Cyber Security has established multi-factor authentication, endpoint management and protection, log management, and many other comprehensive programs. We appreciate his contributions and commitment to Georgia Tech.”
Hubbard has named Didier Contis, director of Technology Services for the College of Engineering, as interim CISO, effective Feb. 1. Hubbard, who has assumed leadership of Georgia Tech’s data security efforts, will work closely with Contis, Cyber Security, and other units to advance efforts to strengthen the security of Institute data. Contis reports directly to Hubbard in his interim role and serve as part of OIT’s senior leadership team.
“Over the past 22 years, I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of the cyber and data security challenges, and ever-evolving threats that a premier research institution such as Georgia Tech must face,” Contis said. “As demonstrated by recent events, security cannot be an afterthought and must be an integral part of everything we do. Indeed, our constituents expect and trust that Georgia Tech fulfills its mission in a secure way, especially when the world's digitization is accelerating. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for all the hard work the Cyber Security team has been doing over the years to keep and improve the Institute security posture. I look forward to working with them. We must also recognize the tremendous leadership and impact Jimmy Lummis had on the Georgia Tech cybersecurity program. I feel honored to follow in his footsteps as interim CISO.”
Contis began his career at Georgia Tech in 1999 as a research engineer for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Before that, he was a network security engineer in the banking industry in France. He was the IT manager for Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 2004 to 2007 before becoming the first director of Technology Services for the College of Engineering. In this role, Contis established several partnerships with OIT and other academic units to develop new campuswide services in support of research and instruction, with a strong focus on empowering users.
“As both an alumnus and a proud Georgia Tech parent, I plan to work diligently in partnership with the community to ensure the security of the Institute and its data assets,” Contis said. “I am deeply committed to the fact that technology should enable students, faculty, and staff to work in an agile, reliable, and secure way. We must also work toward fully leveraging our data assets in a secure fashion to the benefit of our constituents, as well as to support the Institute's mission and new strategic initiatives.”
Contis holds a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech and a Diplôme d'Ingénieur (bachelor’s degree) from the Ecole des Mines de Nantes-France.
]]> Malynda Dorsey116112749422021-01-22 00:22:2216886610772023-07-06 16:31:1700newsGeorgia Tech Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jimmy Lummis left the Office of Information Technology at the end of January to pursue another professional opportunity and commit more time to personal endeavors. He will continue to serve as a part-time faculty member at the Institute. ]]>2021-01-21T00:00:00-05:002021-01-21T00:00:00-05:002021-01-21 00:00:00Malynda Dorsey Director of IT Marketing & Communications]]>643328643328image<![CDATA[Didier Contis]]>image/png16112747332021-01-22 00:18:5316112747332021-01-22 00:18:53<![CDATA[Maria Hunter Named Executive Director of Digital Business]]>34822 Maria Hunter has been named executive director of the Office of Information Technology's Digital Business team, effective Oct. 1.
"Maria has diligently served as interim executive director of the team since Jim Pete’s reassignment to Clayton State University in early 2022," said Daren Hubbard, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer at Georgia Tech. "In that time, she has worked to strengthen the team’s engagement and advocated for the continued growth and development of Digital Business. She is currently working on a restructure of the team that would strengthen its service management program and better align client support resources to meet the growing needs of Georgia Tech's students, faculty, researchers and staff."
In her capacity as executive director, Hunter provides enterprise-wide leadership, strategic planning, and management of digital business technology and services, with focus on creating new value in business models, customer experiences, and internal capabilities that support core operations. She works with other senior leaders to Identify and develop processes and services that drive IT transformation and growth, and partners with the greater Institute business units and IT community for the delivery of best-in-class, customer-focused, technology services and support.
Hunter has previously served OIT as director of Service Delivery and Support, associate director of Information Technology Services, and a department manager. Prior to Georgia Tech, she served in various capacities within IT at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic in New Orleans.
Hunter holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Florida A&M University and a Master of Science from Tulane University. She has also completed Programmer/Developer programs with AT&T and Southern University.
]]> Malynda Dorsey116886551172023-07-06 14:51:5716886556892023-07-06 15:01:2900newsMaria Hunter has been named executive director of the Office of Information Technology's Digital Business team, effective Oct. 1.]]>2022-11-06T00:00:00-04:002022-11-06T00:00:00-04:002022-11-06 00:00:00Malynda Dorsey Smith Senior Director of IT Organizational Change Management & Communications]]>671109671109image<![CDATA[Maria Hunter]]>image/jpeg16886555622023-07-06 14:59:2216886556372023-07-06 15:00:37<![CDATA[Delivering Better Administrative Services to Support the Growing Needs of Campus ]]>27164Since the Administrative Services Center (ASC) began operating last fall as Georgia Tech’s first administrative shared services center, the ASC team has focused much of their resources on shifting transactional, human resources-related activities, like direct hiring, to a shared services model while improving processes and procedures related to the overall hiring process. This summer, they will continue to refine and support HR-related transactions while integrating additional administrative support teams from the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) into their service portfolio.
“The Institute is growing, and we need to change the way we deliver administrative services to better support the evolving needs of our students, faculty, researchers, and staff,” said Ira Bragg, ASC executive director. “Our mission is to make high-volume, routine administrative transactions less complicated and easier to accomplish with fewer headaches. We are currently working with central functional units to identify, transition, and enhance the types of activities that will ease the administrative burden and generate a significant benefit for the community at large.”
A Focused Approach to Service Improvements
To date, the ASC has had several successes as the team works toward improving the hiring experience for hiring managers, HR Partners (HR Business Partners and HR Directors), and candidates.
For example, the majority of student hiring is done through the Direct Hire eRequest Form, which digitizes the process of capturing and routing the information needed to process direct hire requests in a more accurate, complete, and timely manner. In addition, the ASC introduced the real-time Direct Hire Reporting Tool, which helps reduce the guesswork and alleviate the administrative burden associated with tracking and troubleshooting candidates throughout the hiring process. Together, these improvements are helping to reduce the time to process a direct hire from an average of 15.8 days to 10.4 days — a 34% improvement.
The ASC also processes all Manager Self-Service (MSS) transactions submitted via OneUSG Connect. The transactions, which span the employee life cycle, range from name changes to retirements. Even with a reported 12% increase in MSS transactions for the first quarter of 2023, the ASC reported a 34% reduction in denied transactions. Bragg attributes this success to a “try before you deny” approach supported by increased tracking and analytics to better understand the cases flowing through OneUSG Connect, as well as enhanced training for the ASC teams involved in hiring. As with direct hires, the ASC is seeing notable improvements in the hiring cycle time for MSS transactions, from 4.2 to 2.5 days — a 41% improvement.
Additionally, the ASC customer service team is improving its ability to resolve customer inquiries on first contact. At launch, the team was able to successfully resolve 45% of incoming inquiries without needing to take the matter to a higher level of support. Today, the team is resolving 66% of incoming inquiries and aims to reach 85% — the industry standard — by year end.
In addition to making tangible service improvements, the ASC has also been streamlining content articles in Service-Now that are designed to address commonly asked questions and provide a better self-service experience. The ASC team has collaborated with central functional units, like GTHR, to review more than 1,500 articles and is on track to reduce the number of articles to approximately 700 by July, through updates, consolidation, and removal of duplicate content. The articles are now role-based, which helps ensure users are finding information that is most relevant to their job responsibilities.
More Services and Enhancements Coming This Summer
Looking ahead, the ASC will welcome several new teams into its portfolio and continue to position itself as the one-stop shop for other high-volume, routine administrative services and assist in retooling resources for an improved user experience.
Beginning this fiscal year, several services in OIT will be transitioning to the ASC. This includes teams from Audio Visual, the Enterprise Service Desk, and Directory Services. The ASC team will also be collaborating with central functional units to define a clear scope of finance and research administrative functions that could be improved by a shared-services model.
GTRI’s recruiting team will also be integrated into the ASC in alignment with Tech’s overarching people-focused strategy to provide consistent HR services that support growth across all areas of the Institute — including GTRI.
In further support of this strategy, the ASC will also continue supporting GTHR in improving policies, procedures, and tools to provide greater efficiencies and transparency.
Pay Equity Report Tool: Provide HR Partners and compensation teams with access to internal faculty and staff pay data and external candidate data for improved transparency and faster decision-making.
Compensation Policies: Update select Georgia Tech compensation policies to enable greater flexibility (i.e., removing approval steps) while aligning with the University System of Georgia’s requirements.
Compensation Intake Form: Deploy an online Compensation Intake Form, which will make submitting inquiries to the GTHR compensation team more accurate and efficient.
Performance Management @Tech: Add the Probationary Period Evaluation to the Performance Management @Tech online tool for staff, with self-evaluation and annual performance evaluations planned for fall.
Employee Records: Digitize the process of accessing employee files through ServiceNow requests.
Hiring and Hosting Eligibility Determination eForms: Streamline theprocessing of hiring and hosting foreign national employees and affiliates.
In eight months of operation, the ASC is seeing tangible results from its efforts. Bragg added that while these initial improvements are targeted to select campus audiences, their ripple effect, and future administrative service improvements, will have a positive impact on the entire Georgia Tech community.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116860686142023-06-06 16:23:3416862282382023-06-08 12:43:5800newsThe Administrative Services Center is eight months into its journey to improve the delivery of administrative services to the Georgia Tech community. ]]>2023-06-06T00:00:00-04:002023-06-06T00:00:00-04:002023-06-06 00:00:00An Example of Administrative Excellence
The ASC is one of many outcomes of the much broader Administrative Excellence initiative, AdminX, that was envisioned nearly three years ago to rethink and retool how administrative services are performed across centralized functions and campus units. The overarching goal of AdminX is to enable students, faculty, and staff to maintain a focus on the core instructional, research, and service mission by reducing administrative burden with more effective and efficient administrative structures, processes, and systems.
In support of Administrative Excellence, the ASC is guided by the following tenets:
Customer Satisfaction– ASC will continuously improve administrative services to achieve higher customer satisfaction.
Data-Informed Decisions– Institute-level data will be more accurate, accessible, and organized for effective use in decision-making.
Administrative Staff Benefits – Administrative staff will gain a greater depth of expertise, a more balanced workload, and options for career growth and development.
Efficient and Effective Processes– The Institute will have common, consistent, efficiently designed standard processes that also improve compliance and mitigate risk.
]]>Rachael Pocklington Institute Communications]]>670934670934image<![CDATA[ASC By the Numbers June 2023.jpg]]> In addition to hiring transactions, the ASC has welcomed 4,991 employees through its doors to assist with completing the final stages of the onboarding process onsite which includes I-9 completion for 4,696 employees and generating more than 731 BuzzCards.
In addition, the ASC has managed customer inquiries totaling more than 6,600 phone calls and 6,766 general help tickets.
]]> image/jpeg16860690792023-06-06 16:31:1916862282312023-06-08 12:43:51<![CDATA[Procurement and Business Services Win Big at Excellence Awards]]>27164
Georgia Tech won two notable awards at the Georgia Procurement Conference, hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG) this week. This event highlights the achievements of various schools within the system and awards those who meet the strenuous requirements of their awards submissions process.
The first award was presented to the Procurement and Business Services department on April 24 for theirwork in theresearch-intensive (i.e., R1) category.This is the first time the department has won the award.
This award recognizes the work of the Procurement and Business Services team in supporting faculty, staff, and researchersandhighlights Georgia Techas a leader in the procurement field in the state of Georgia.The work of the Procurement and Business Services team has not gone unnoticed and has been lauded by Georgia Tech leadership.
“It is wonderful to see the Procurement and Business Services team’s expertise and informed advocacy recognized. It is a well-deserved honor for their department. They have established themselves as leaders within the University Systemof Georgia by findinginnovative solutions that comply withestablished laws, rules, and regulations” said Vice President for Finance and Planning and Interim Chief Financial Officer Jim Fortner.
Procurement Director Erin Mitchell says her team worked together to make their efforts in supporting Georgia Tech a success. “Everyone on the team brings unique ideas and skills to the table. This award is not just about the result but about the team effort that made it possible. It is also a reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together and serves as motivation to continue to strive towards excellence within the state and beyond.”
During the closing session of the Georgia Procurement Conferenceon April 27, Georgia Tech was honored with the prestigiousVision Award forits work in Robotic Process Automation.This was won in part due to thecollaborativeefforts of Procurement and Business Services and theOffice of Information Technology.Theinitial draft of the submissionwas created usingChatgpt, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, and was noted as being both an innovative process and submission.
“This Vision Award is a great reflection of all the teamwork that went into planning and implementing the bots, as well as eachteam member havingthe vision to pursue these bots,” said Executive Director of Business ServicesAjay Patel.“This award is a testament to the collectivework of all involved.”
While the 2023 USG award season has ended, Procurement and Business Servicesanticipates another year of stellar service to further support the Georgia Tech community at large.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116826950252023-04-28 15:17:0516826994002023-04-28 16:30:0000newsGeorgia Tech won two notable awards at the Georgia Procurement Conference, hosted by the University System of Georgiathis week. This event highlights the achievements of various schools within the system and awards those who meet the strenuous requirements of their awards submissions process.]]>2023-04-28T00:00:00-04:002023-04-28T00:00:00-04:002023-04-28 00:00:00India Maul Communications Program Manager Institute Communications india.maul@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training Deadline Extended to April 28]]>34932 Georgia Tech will launch its 2023 Spring Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training for employees on Monday, April 3.
With data protection and cybersecurity in mind, the University System of Georgia mandates cybersecurity training twice per calendar year for employees at each of its 26 institutions.
All faculty, staff, and student employees (including GTRI employees) must complete the training. (Affiliates and employees on a leave of absence by April 3 are not required to complete the spring training.)
Regularly occurring cybersecurity awareness training ensures that the Tech community remains vigilant, prepared, and empowered to identify cyber threats when they encounter them. Training also encourages employees to adopt practices that safeguard their information and technology from ransomware attacks and other compromises.
“Heightened awareness and shared responsibility around cybersecurity is paramount,” said Leo Howell, chief information security officer at Georgia Tech. “We all must do our part to keep our campus safe from cyber threats. For the spring training, we will focus specifically on social engineering red flags, such as how to spot unsafe web and email addresses within a sender’s email message to prevent phishing.”
Accessing the Training Employees who are required to take the 2023 Spring Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training will receive an email on April 3, with further instructions on how to access the training. Only employees who receive this email are required to take the training.
Due to campuswide technical issues, the deadline has been extended to Friday, April 28, to allow employees additional time to complete the training.
]]> Courtney Hill116794081202023-03-21 14:15:2016814846692023-04-14 15:04:2900newsUPDATE Apr. 14: Georgia Tech launched its 2023 Spring Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training on Monday, April 3. Due to campuswide technical issues, the deadline has been extended to Friday, April 28, to allow employees additional time to complete the training.]]>2023-03-24T00:00:00-04:002023-03-24T00:00:00-04:002023-03-24 00:00:00What Is Phishing?
Phishing is the process of attempting to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity via email. The Office of Information Technology Cyber Security department routinely phish tests the campus community by sending realistic but fake phishing emails to gauge user response and measure the effectiveness of campus cybersecurity training.
If you receive an email that you believe to be phishing, do not open it. Immediately forward the email to phishing@gatech.edu, then delete it.
]]>oit@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Cybersecurity Awareness Training]]>34932 With data protection and cybersecurity in mind, the University System of Georgia mandates cybersecurity training twice per calendar year for employees at each of its 26 institutions. Georgia Tech will launch its 2023 Spring Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training for employees on Monday, April 3. All faculty, staff, and student employees (including GTRI employees) must complete training by the extended deadline of April 28.
]]> Courtney Hill116802144832023-03-30 22:14:4316814802292023-04-14 13:50:2900eventGeorgia Tech will launch its Spring 2023 Biannual Cybersecurity Awareness Training for employees on Monday, April 3. Due to campuswide technical issues, the deadline has been extended to Friday, April 28, to allow employees additional time to complete the training.]]>2023-04-03T00:00:00-04:002023-04-28T23:59:59-04:002023-04-28T23:59:59-04:002023-04-03 04:00:002023-04-29 03:59:592023-04-29 03:59:592023-04-03T00:00:00-04:002023-04-28T23:59:59-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-04-03 12:00:002023-04-28 11:59:59America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Genius Employee Learning Portal]]><![CDATA[OneIT Spring 2023 Symposium]]>34932 The OneIT Spring 2023 Symposium is set for Wednesday, March 15, in the Global Learning Center (GLC). Sponsored by the Office of Information Technology, OneIT is a set of resources and activities designed to strengthen ties across the diverse individuals and organizations that comprise the Georgia Tech IT community.
Main Programming in GLC 222
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Check-in, Networking, and Birds of a Feather Tables
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Keynote – Making things @ GT
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Lunch in the GLC Atrium
Break-out sessions Track #1 in GLC 222:
1 - 1:45 p.m.: How to get involved: Industry and Campus groups
2 - 2:45 p.m.: Service Now Futures
3 - 4 p.m.: Compliance Update
4 - 4:15 p.m.: Closing
Break-out sessions Track #2 in GLC 225:
1 - 1:45 p.m.: WebOps by Pantheon
2 - 2:45 p.m. Drupal Migration & Futures by MediaCurrent
3 - 4 p.m.: GTPD Technology Led Policing Model
4 - 4:15 p.m: Closing
For those attending on Teams or wishing to participate in the chat around the sessions and other out of band conversations the main Symposium team can be found here:
Sessions will be held in channel meetings in their respective channels.
Note: There is a separate invitation for those attending in person. If you plan to be at the GLC and join for lunch, please reach out to Marissa Jules at mj@gatech.edu.
]]> Courtney Hill116762316472023-02-12 19:54:0716784143352023-03-10 02:12:1500eventThe OneIT Spring 2023 Symposium is set for Wednesday, March 15, in the Global Learning Center. Sponsored by the Office of Information Technology, OneIT is a set of resources and activities designed to strengthen ties across the diverse individuals and organizations that comprise the Georgia Tech IT community.]]>2023-03-15T10:30:00-04:002023-03-15T17:30:00-04:002023-03-15T17:30:00-04:002023-03-15 14:30:002023-03-15 21:30:002023-03-15 21:30:002023-03-15T10:30:00-04:002023-03-15T17:30:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2023-03-15 10:30:002023-03-15 05:30:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Marissa Jules Director Architecture & Infrastructure; OneIT Co-chair mj@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[OneIT]]><![CDATA[The Administrative Services Center Launches]]>27164 The Administrative Services Center (ASC) is now open, and ASC personnel have begun serving the campus community. The center, located at 500 Tech Parkway, will serve as the “front door” for all human resources related inquiries, the initiation of hiring transactions for all types of employees, and employee data management.
“We are excited to introduce this multifunction, shared services model for the entire campus community,” said Mike Shannon, interim executive vice president for Administration and Finance and interim chief business officer. “The Institute will experience a fundamental transformation in how we provide and receive business services at Georgia Tech.”
The ASC is an outcome of Administrative Excellence (AdminX) – a strategic initiative that is delivering on operational excellence and providing an exceptional quality of service and customer satisfaction.
Shannon added that the creation of the ASC is a manifestation of the Institute’s strategic plan, and this initiative is about the people of Georgia Tech and will help employees focus on the core aspects of their roles by streamlining administrative tasks.
Ira Bragg, executive director of the Administrative Services Center, is responsible for all aspects of designing, implementing, and overseeing the ASC. Bragg noted, “The growth and changes Tech has experienced over the past several years have created the need for a customer service-focused organization like the ASC. I’m eager to create a culture dedicated to making the many processes around campus simpler and more efficient.”
The first wave of the ASC is focused on navigating human resources activities and providing much-needed improvements to the hiring process. This is a multiyear initiative, and the scope will include transactional activities in information technology, finance, and support to research administration.
New Processes
What’s changing? The ASC is now the one-stop shop for onboarding activities, including BuzzCard and I-9. With the new HR service delivery model, the ASC consolidates approvals at the local unit level and, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19, will remove many of the central office approvals.
When it comes to hiring, units will continue to follow the current process for traditional hires (i.e., candidates who need to be selected through an interview process), using OneUSG Connect Careers and submitting any requisite Manager Self-Service (MSS) transactions. ASC will work closely with the hiring manager throughout the hiring process and create the job offer transaction in Careers on behalf of the unit.
In instances when an interview process is not required (i.e., student direct hires), the OneUSG Connect Direct Hire Form is no longer needed. Instead, units will utilize the new eRequest through ServiceNow and the ASC will use this information to complete the hiring transaction in OneUSG Connect. Units will no longer submit MSS transactions related to direct hires.
GTRI’s Talent Management Division will submit an eRequest after recruiting a candidate via PageUp.
For all hiring transactions, there will be early creation of the employee ID number, with the ASC submitting on the unit’s behalf. In addition, if a candidate is a foreign national, ASC will submit the applicable iStart eForms and work in conjunction with GTHR Global HR to ensure a smooth process.
Units will continue to follow the current process (with reduced approvals) for all post-hire MSS transactions.
New Portal
The new ASC portal is intuitive and easy to navigate. It provides a high-quality user experience and improves searchability of HR content (job aids, knowledge articles, most viewed articles). The portal can also be used to schedule appointments, request help, and submit the new Direct Hire eRequest. This will greatly streamline the process for direct hires, including student employees.
Portal access is role-based, displaying the most relevant information. At this time, only OneUSG Connect Level1/Level 2 approvers and provisioned initiators are authorized to submit an eRequest.
New Location
Effective Monday, Oct. 17, the ASC walk-up location will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the first floor of the building at 500 Tech Parkway, which is shared with GTHR. ASC staff will assist with the following services:
Onboarding paperwork and processing (e.g. Form I-9).
The work and documentation required for international employees.
Creation of BuzzCards.
Resolving hiring and payment issues.
Approval of name changes.
Assisting employees with questions and concerns.
New Teams and Deliverables
HR Service Delivery
The HR Service Delivery team, led by Laura Hessler, senior director of HR Support Services, is comprised of experienced personnel in Talent Services and Workforce Administration. This team will partner with many organizations across Georgia Tech to support hiring and onboard new hires to improve the employee experience.
Customer Service Excellence
Stacy Whitman, director of Customer Service Excellence, is leading a team of customer service professionals dedicated to providing live support for HR transactions and questions via phone, walk-ins at 500 Tech Parkway, and the new ASC Portal. Additionally, there will be customer relationship managers assigned to support the three largest areas on campus – academics, research, and Administration and Finance. These customer relationship managers will serve as customer advocates, identify blind spots, and work with the ASC to improve the service experience.
Operational Excellence
The ASC will produce integrated metrics to track, report on, and improve key performance indicators and metrics such as HR inquiries, resolution cycle times, hiring process error rate, and average time to hire. This data will be used to help make informed business decisions to improve administrative service delivery.
With a focus on continuous improvement, this team will provide training, communications, and resources to support affected stakeholders as changes are introduced.
The ASC team is looking forward to partnering with you. Visit adminx.gatech.edu for information to support you through this transition. You can click here to navigate the ASC and training pages for additional resources.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116657796442022-10-14 20:34:0416660227482022-10-17 16:05:4800newsThe Administrative Services Center (ASC) is now open, and ASC personnel have begun serving the campus community. The center, located at 500 Tech Parkway, will serve as the “front door” for all human resources related inquiries, the initiation of hiring transactions for all types of employees, and employee data management.]]>2022-10-14T00:00:00-04:002022-10-14T00:00:00-04:002022-10-14 00:00:00Benefits of Direct Hiring Process Changes
The Institute will enjoy faster hiring, reduced handoffs, and ultimately a better candidate experience.
Process Efficiency
Eliminates need for units to complete MSS transactions for direct hires.
Reduces handoffs and approvals from Direct Hiring eRequest submission through hire completion.
Data Reliability
Increases data accuracy by using data validation in the Direct Hiring eRequest.
Defines checklists for hiring process to ensure each action is completed in the proper order.
Case Visibility
Improves ability to track the status of the Direct Hire eRequest from the employee portal.
Enables commenting back and forth with the ASC agent working the case.
]]>The ASC will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
You can reach the Administrative Services Center through multiple channels:
ASC Home Office: 755 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30318
]]>662163662164662163image<![CDATA[500 Tech Parkway]]>image/jpeg16657790092022-10-14 20:23:2916657790242022-10-14 20:23:44662164image<![CDATA[Lobby at 500 Tech Parkway]]>image/jpeg16657791442022-10-14 20:25:4416657791442022-10-14 20:25:44<![CDATA[Data Days to Take Place October 11-14]]>34822 The Data Excellence committee will host its inaugural Georgia Tech Data Days from Tuesday, Oct. 11, to Friday, Oct. 14. The week includes three themed days filled with interactive sessions and trainings followed by a Friday symposium at the Global Learning Center.
Data Days kicks off with a virtual fireside chat with Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Daren Hubbard, who is the executive sponsor for Data Excellence. The week follows with various virtual, in-person, and hybrid sessions covering topics from data analytics and dashboards to data governance and data protection.
The Friday symposium features Talitha Washington, director of the Atlanta University Center Consortium’s Data Science Initiative, and Phyllis Schneck, chief information security officer at Northrop Grumman, as keynote speakers. Washington is responsible for leading efforts to secure a historic $10 million National Science Foundation Grant at Clark Atlanta University, which is being used to expand data science at historically black colleges and universities. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Schneck oversees global cybersecurity strategy and policies for Northrop Grumman and is responsible for the digital security of the company’s products, services, and infrastructures.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Washington and Dr. Schneck as esteemed keynotes during our inaugural data week at Tech,” said Hubbard.
Open to the Georgia Tech community, the Friday symposium also includes a morning poster session and vendor showcase from 8 to 10 a.m. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit posters that highlight the use of data analytics or center around data security as part of the poster session.
The Data Days symposium is free and includes breakfast and lunch.
To view a full schedule of events, register for the symposium, or sign up to present a poster, visit https://datax.gatech.edu
]]> Malynda Dorsey116648052642022-10-03 13:54:2416648153132022-10-03 16:41:5300newsThe Data Excellence committee will host its inaugural Georgia Tech Data Days from Tuesday, Oct. 11, to Friday, Oct. 14. The week includes three themed days filled with interactive sessions and trainings followed by a Friday symposium at the Global Learning Center.]]>2022-10-03T00:00:00-04:002022-10-03T00:00:00-04:002022-10-03 00:00:00Malynda Dorsey Smith Senior Director, IT Change Management & Communications malynda@gatech.edu]]>660786660786image<![CDATA[Data Excellence]]>image/jpeg16620078162022-09-01 04:50:1616620078402022-09-01 04:50:40<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days Symposium - Excellence in Data at Georgia Tech]]>34932 Join us for the inaugural Georgia Tech Data Days Symposium on Friday, Oct. 14, in the Global Learning Center.
Open to the Georgia Tech community, the Friday symposium includes a morning poster session and vendor showcase from 8 to 10 a.m, followed by keynote speakers and panel discussions. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit posters that highlight the use of data analytics or center around data security as part of the poster session.
The Data Days symposium is free and includes breakfast and lunch.
The event features Dr. Talitha Washington, director of the Atlanta University Center Consortium’s Data Science Initiative, and Dr. Phyllis Schneck, Chief Information Security Officer at Northrop Grumman, as keynote speakers. Washington is responsible for leading efforts to secure a historic $10 Million National Science Foundation Grant at Clark Atlanta University, which is being used to expand data science at historically black colleges and universities. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Schneck oversees global cybersecurity strategy and policies for Northrop Grumman and is responsible for the digital security of the company’s products, services, and infrastructures.
To register for the symposium, visit datax.gatech.edu/data-days/. Symposium registration ends Wednesday, October 12, at 5 p.m.
]]> Courtney Hill116638789892022-09-22 20:36:2916643943202022-09-28 19:45:2000eventJoin us for the inaugural Georgia Tech Data Days Symposium on Friday, Oct. 14, in the Global Learning Center.
Open to the Georgia Tech community, the Friday symposium includes a morning poster session and vendor showcase from 8 to 10 a.m, followed by keynote speakers and panel discussions. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit posters that highlight the use of data analytics or center around data security as part of the poster session.
The Data Days symposium is free and includes breakfast and lunch.
The event features Dr. Talitha Washington, director of the Atlanta University Center Consortium’s Data Science Initiative, and Dr. Phyllis Schneck, Chief Information Security Officer at Northrop Grumman, as keynote speakers. Washington is responsible for leading efforts to secure a historic $10 Million National Science Foundation Grant at Clark Atlanta University, which is being used to expand data science at historically black colleges and universities. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Schneck oversees global cybersecurity strategy and policies for Northrop Grumman and is responsible for the digital security of the company’s products, services, and infrastructures.
]]>2022-10-14T09:00:00-04:002022-10-14T15:00:00-04:002022-10-14T15:00:00-04:002022-10-14 13:00:002022-10-14 19:00:002022-10-14 19:00:002022-10-14T09:00:00-04:002022-10-14T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-14 09:00:002022-10-14 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@oit.gatech.edu]]>661554661554image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>image/png16642448292022-09-27 02:13:4916642507702022-09-27 03:52:50<![CDATA[Data Excellence Presents: Data Days]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days - Poster Submission Deadline]]>34932 Georgia Tech Data Days, October 11-14, 2022, is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at the Institute. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to submit poster submissions for the Data Days Symposium, October 14.
Poster sessions provide an excellent opportunity for participants to showcase expertise and innovative projects with attendees through a physical poster display. The poster session will be held from 8-10 a.m. in the Global Learning Center.
]]> Courtney Hill116638795942022-09-22 20:46:3416642510792022-09-27 03:57:5900eventGeorgia Tech Data Days, October 11-14, 2022, is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at the Institute. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to submit poster submissions for the Data Days Symposium, October 14.]]>2022-10-04T01:00:00-04:002022-10-05T00:59:00-04:002022-10-05T00:59:00-04:002022-10-04 05:00:002022-10-05 04:59:002022-10-05 04:59:002022-10-04T01:00:00-04:002022-10-05T00:59:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-04 01:00:002022-10-05 12:59:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@oit.gatech.edu]]>661554661554image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>image/png16642448292022-09-27 02:13:4916642507702022-09-27 03:52:50<![CDATA[Data Excellence Presents: Data Days]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days - Data Management and Protection]]>34932 Celebrate Georgia Tech Data Days, Oct. 11-14, 2022!
Georgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech. A signature event of the Data Excellence initiative, Georgia Tech Data Days includes four days of interactive workshops and trainings followed by a culmination event that features keynotes, poster sessions, and live demos.
]]> Courtney Hill116640565712022-09-24 21:56:1116642510642022-09-27 03:57:4400eventGeorgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech.]]>2022-10-13T01:00:00-04:002022-10-14T00:59:00-04:002022-10-14T00:59:00-04:002022-10-13 05:00:002022-10-14 04:59:002022-10-14 04:59:002022-10-13T01:00:00-04:002022-10-14T00:59:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-13 01:00:002022-10-14 12:59:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@oit.gatech.edu ]]>661554661554image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>image/png16642448292022-09-27 02:13:4916642507702022-09-27 03:52:50<![CDATA[Data Excellence Continues with Data Week and Training this Fall]]><![CDATA[Data Excellence Presents: Data Days]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days - Data Value]]>34932 Celebrate Georgia Tech Data Days, Oct. 11-14, 2022!
Georgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech. A signature event of the Data Excellence initiative, Georgia Tech Data Days includes four days of interactive workshops and trainings followed by a culmination event that features keynotes, poster sessions, and live demos.
]]> Courtney Hill116640567252022-09-24 21:58:4516642510502022-09-27 03:57:3000eventGeorgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech.]]>2022-10-12T01:00:00-04:002022-10-13T00:59:00-04:002022-10-13T00:59:00-04:002022-10-12 05:00:002022-10-13 04:59:002022-10-13 04:59:002022-10-12T01:00:00-04:002022-10-13T00:59:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-12 01:00:002022-10-13 12:59:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@oit.gatech.edu ]]>661554661554image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>image/png16642448292022-09-27 02:13:4916642507702022-09-27 03:52:50<![CDATA[Data Excellence Continues with Data Week and Training this Fall]]><![CDATA[Data Excellence Presents: Data Days]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days - What is Data?]]>34932 Celebrate Georgia Tech Data Days, Oct. 11-14, 2022!
Georgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech. A signature event of the Data Excellence initiative, Georgia Tech Data Days includes four days of interactive workshops and trainings followed by a culmination event that features keynotes, poster sessions, and live demos.
]]> Courtney Hill116640568492022-09-24 22:00:4916642510272022-09-27 03:57:0700eventGeorgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech.]]>2022-10-11T01:00:00-04:002022-10-12T00:59:00-04:002022-10-12T00:59:00-04:002022-10-11 05:00:002022-10-12 04:59:002022-10-12 04:59:002022-10-11T01:00:00-04:002022-10-12T00:59:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-11 01:00:002022-10-12 12:59:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>datadays@oit.gatech.edu ]]>661554661554image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>image/png16642448292022-09-27 02:13:4916642507702022-09-27 03:52:50<![CDATA[Data Excellence Continues with Data Week and Training this Fall]]><![CDATA[Data Excellence Presents: Data Days]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>34932 Celebrate Georgia Tech Data Days, Oct. 11-14, 2022!
Georgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech. A signature event of the Data Excellence initiative, Data Days includes four days of interactive workshops and trainings followed by a culmination event that features keynotes, poster sessions, and live demos.
]]> Courtney Hill116633575032022-09-16 19:45:0316642506692022-09-27 03:51:0900eventGeorgia Tech Data Days is a weeklong series of sessions and collaborative events that center around the value, management and protection of data at Georgia Tech.]]>2022-10-11T01:00:00-04:002022-10-15T00:59:00-04:002022-10-15T00:59:00-04:002022-10-11 05:00:002022-10-15 04:59:002022-10-15 04:59:002022-10-11T01:00:00-04:002022-10-15T00:59:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-11 01:00:002022-10-15 12:59:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>datadays@oit.gatech.edu]]>661554661554image<![CDATA[Georgia Tech Data Days]]>image/png16642448292022-09-27 02:13:4916642507702022-09-27 03:52:50<![CDATA[Data Excellence Continues with Data Week and Training this Fall]]><![CDATA[Data Excellence Presents: Data Days]]><![CDATA[Staff Appreciation Day]]>27164 Georgia Tech staff are invited to come enjoy food, swag, and fun at the annual Staff Appreciation Day event held this year in the newly remolded John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons. With your fellow staff members, you will have an opportunity to participate in bowling, billiards, and outdoor activities.
Brought to you by the Georgia Tech Staff Council as part of GT Cares Week.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116637900292022-09-21 19:53:4916642166272022-09-26 18:23:4700eventA day of appreciation for staff with food, fun, and more.]]>2022-10-13T12:00:00-04:002022-10-13T16:00:00-04:002022-10-13T16:00:00-04:002022-10-13 16:00:002022-10-13 20:00:002022-10-13 20:00:002022-10-13T12:00:00-04:002022-10-13T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-13 12:00:002022-10-13 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Kimberly Goler-Stubbs kimberly.goler-stubbs@library.gatech.edu]]>661545661545image<![CDATA[GT Cares Week 2022]]>image/jpeg16642162992022-09-26 18:18:1916642162992022-09-26 18:18:19<![CDATA[Staff Council ]]><![CDATA[Wellness Wednesday: Stress Less]]>27164 Engage in wellness activities to help you learn how to manage stress.
Brought to you by the Georgia Tech Staff Council as part of GT Cares Week.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116637895742022-09-21 19:46:1416642165902022-09-26 18:23:1000eventEngage in wellness activities to help you learn how to manage stress.]]>2022-10-12T10:00:00-04:002022-10-12T16:00:00-04:002022-10-12T16:00:00-04:002022-10-12 14:00:002022-10-12 20:00:002022-10-12 20:00:002022-10-12T10:00:00-04:002022-10-12T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-12 10:00:002022-10-12 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>Candice Bovian candice.bovian@ohr.gatech.edu ]]>661545661545image<![CDATA[GT Cares Week 2022]]>image/jpeg16642162992022-09-26 18:18:1916642162992022-09-26 18:18:19<![CDATA[Staff Council]]><![CDATA[L.O.V.E. GT Day]]>27164
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring interactive stations, treats, and swag giveaways as we celebrate and recognize our community for Living Our Values Every Day!
Brought to you by the Georgia Tech Staff Council as part of GT Cares Week.
]]> Rachael Pocklington116637889582022-09-21 19:35:5816642165572022-09-26 18:22:3700eventHelp us celebrate and recognize our community for Living Our Values Every Day!]]>2022-10-11T12:00:00-04:002022-10-11T15:00:00-04:002022-10-11T15:00:00-04:002022-10-11 16:00:002022-10-11 19:00:002022-10-11 19:00:002022-10-11T12:00:00-04:002022-10-11T15:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-11 12:00:002022-10-11 03:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>
]]>661545661545image<![CDATA[GT Cares Week 2022]]>image/jpeg16642162992022-09-26 18:18:1916642162992022-09-26 18:18:19<![CDATA[Staff Council ]]><![CDATA[GT Cares Week Kick-Off]]>27164 Join us to help kick off GT Cares Week by visiting the Staff Council table to pick up swag and learn how you can win a grand prize.]]> Rachael Pocklington116637882382022-09-21 19:23:5816642165142022-09-26 18:21:5400event2022-10-10T12:00:00-04:002022-10-10T14:00:00-04:002022-10-10T14:00:00-04:002022-10-10 16:00:002022-10-10 18:00:002022-10-10 18:00:002022-10-10T12:00:00-04:002022-10-10T14:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-10-10 12:00:002022-10-10 02:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>
]]>661545661545image<![CDATA[GT Cares Week 2022]]>image/jpeg16642162992022-09-26 18:18:1916642162992022-09-26 18:18:19<![CDATA[Staff Council]]><![CDATA[Summit on Accessible and Equitable Learning in a Quasi-Post-Pandemic World]]>34932 You're invited to attend the Summit on Accessible and Equitable Learning in a Quasi-Post-Pandemic World, sponsored by Microsoft and the Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for 21st Century Universities. This summit will explore how digital accessibility tools and best practices can be leveraged to address issues of access, equity, and inclusion from a universal design perspective.
The summit will take place virtually, over three days:
Sept. 26 - 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET Oct. 3 - 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET Oct. 4 - 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET
Attendees are welcome to attend all sessions on all three days, or whichever sessions work for their schedule. A detailed schedule will be provided for registrants in September.
Topics will include, but are not limited to:
Accessible course design and quality personalized learning;
Education, awareness, resources, and support for faculty development;
Broadband and digital device access for all (take-home technology, and BYOD);
Technology’s role, today and in the future, in creating equitable learning environments.
The summit will include invited speakers, lightning presentations, and focus groups. The goal of this gathering is to produce a roadmap for accessible and equitable learning environments in a quasi-post-pandemic world that is highly influenced by technology.
]]> Courtney Hill116633438332022-09-16 15:57:1316641984142022-09-26 13:20:1400eventYou're invited to attend the Summit on Accessible and Equitable Learning in a Quasi-Post-Pandemic World, sponsored by Microsoft and the Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for 21st Century Universities. This summit will explore how digital accessibility tools and best practices can be leveraged to address issues of access, equity, and inclusion from a universal design perspective.]]>2022-09-26T12:00:00-04:002022-09-26T16:15:00-04:002022-09-26T16:15:00-04:002022-09-26 16:00:002022-09-26 20:15:002022-09-26 20:15:002022-09-26T12:00:00-04:002022-09-26T16:15:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-09-26 12:00:002022-09-26 04:15:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]><![CDATA[More Information]]><![CDATA[Fall 2022 September Faculty Training by Digital Learning]]>34932 The OIT Digital Learning Team is excited to offer a training opportunity on September 20. All faculty and TAs are welcome to attend the training session (in Zoom) to learn some academic technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.
September 20
· 1-2 p.m.- Pointsolutions (Previously TurningPoint) and Canvas
]]> Courtney Hill116633431032022-09-16 15:45:0316633431032022-09-16 15:45:0300eventThe OIT Digital Learning Team is excited to offer a training opportunity on September 20. All faculty and TAs are welcome to attend the training session (in Zoom) to learn some academic technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.]]>2022-09-20T14:00:00-04:002022-09-20T16:00:00-04:002022-09-20T16:00:00-04:002022-09-20 18:00:002022-09-20 20:00:002022-09-20 20:00:002022-09-20T14:00:00-04:002022-09-20T16:00:00-04:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime2022-09-20 02:00:002022-09-20 04:00:00America/New_YorkAmerica/New_Yorkdatetime<![CDATA[]]>oit@gatech.edu]]><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Turns to Data for Institutional Success]]>34822 Georgia Institute of Technology CIO Daren Hubbard joined the Cutting EDge podcast to talk about how the university’s Data Excellence” initiative will improve operations at the Institute.
Hubbard says the initiative focuses on campuswide data use and data security in university operations.
“It’s a pretty broad-ranging initiative that focuses on both using data as a strategic asset, but also focusing a little bit of attention on its security and its applicability to institute problems, and really helping to become part of solutions as well,” Hubbard says on the podcast.
A key part of Georgia Tech’s data-driven approach is what he calls “data democratization” which embraces the idea that everyone across the campus has a role to play in data management and use, Hubbard says.
“The philosophy of data democratization is to really make sure that each individual on the campus has some level of either awareness, depending on your role, or actual engagement with the data in a way that’s going to add value back to their purpose and their focus in this organization,” he says.
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