The conduct of groundbreaking research is a core mission of the University of Illinois. As IT Professionals, we have a limited view into the world of research at Illinois. This talk aims to provide IT Pros a big picture overview of how research at the University of Illinois is born, the teams involved, and the […]
Join us on a mission to explore the latest enhancements in the DesignPLUS integration within Canvas. This session will provide a guided tour of recent updates, including new features and improved workflows that make course design more efficient and engaging. Whether you’re a seasoned instructional designer or just beginning your Canvas journey, this session will […]
Privacy may seem like a maze of legal jargon and technical rules, but at its core, it’s about good old-fashioned common sense. In this session, we’ll boldly go where many professionals hesitate, the gray areas where “common sense” doesn’t always align with data practices. Through real-world scenarios and a touch of Starfleet wisdom, we’ll explore […]
After consulting with a number of faculty, there are a few tips and tricks that keep surfacing as potential game-changers for our users. This workshop is intended to be a sampling of intermediate-level tricks like: how to lock MS Word documents so they are not editable, changing the visual styles of the default headers in […]
Join us for an open discussion about the Business Process Improvement Community of Practice at the University of Illinois. This session will begin with a brief overview of the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How behind this grassroots initiative to foster a culture of continuous improvement across campus. You’ll then break out into small […]
What does https://ahs.illinois.edu/directory/, https://education.illinois.edu/directory, and https://socialwork.illinois.edu/directory/ have in common? They are running off the same directory platform, run by Technology Services, promoted by the Web Center of Expertise, developed by IT Partners @ Education, and modified for WordPress by Technology Services. How did this come to be? Learn how this was built to support multiple […]
Ever feel like the answer you need is out there… but buried in someone’s inbox or locked in a colleague’s head? That’s where Knowledge Management comes in! Join ESMO as we share our journey in building the Knowledge Management practice for campus IT. We’ll talk about how capturing, organizing, and sharing knowledge helps us work […]
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is a necessary part of authentication at the university every day. The IAM team at Urbana will review our progress with MFA adoption, recent changes to MFA, and a roadmap looking to the future plans of MFA. We will discuss plans to improve factor security, support for newer technologies as well as […]
The Enterprise Service Management Office (ESMO) was created to support a more strategic, consistent, and user-focused approach to service delivery on the Illinois campus. In this session, we’ll provide an overview of what ESMO is, what we’ve been working on over the past year, and where we’re headed next. We’ll highlight key initiatives such as […]
As organizations grow, so do the challenges of maintaining agility, alignment, and fast delivery. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) offers a structured approach for extending Agile principles beyond individual teams to entire programs, portfolios, and enterprises. This session will provide a practical introduction to SAFe, including its core values, key roles, scaling configurations, and the […]