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  • Recent and Upcoming Reporting Enhancements as of Sept. 23

    Richard Hunter | September 18, 2024
    Sources and Uses - Variance Analysis ChangesBased on user feedback, the "Sources and Uses – Variance Analysis" report was updated during the week of October 7 to provide a streamlined solution for viewing Actuals and Encumbrance columns side by side. Encumbrance and Pre-Encumbrance columns have been added alongside the existing Actuals and Plan columns. This will allow users to compare actuals ...

  • Travel Policy Updates

    Richard Hunter | September 18, 2024
    Effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the Travel Policy will be updated to reflect guidance for childcare costs and travel costs for children as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. Changes are listed below.Adding definitions for child, conference, and researchPermits travel costs for children when a university employee is traveling for research with a trip duration of 6 months or morePermi...

  • SpeedGrader: Rich Content Editor Features Available

    Learning Systems | September 11, 2024
    CarmenCanvas has just recieved an update which enables Rich Content Editor (RCE) features when commenting on assignment submissions, such as in SpeedGrader. Instructors can now edit drafts.

  • Cybersecurity Tips for New and Returning Buckeyes

    Alison Landefeld | September 6, 2024
    Amid the hustle and bustle of a new academic year, it's easy to neglect basic cybersecurity measures. But with increasingly frequent reports of cyberattacks and data breaches, following basic steps to protect yourself and Ohio State’s data is crucial. This article provides strategies on avoiding phishing scams, enhancing your account security with BuckeyePass, and responsibly using AI tools to he...

  • What You Need to Know about Changes to Storage Limits and Email Forwarding

    Beth Varcho | September 5, 2024
    In June we announced that Ohio State is making changes to storage allowances for email, OneDrive, and Teams. This is partly because Microsoft has made changes in pricing for education licensing, requiring us to make changes to ensure the university is fiscally responsible in managing these services. Automatic email account forwarding policies are also changing, resulting from both Microsoft chang...

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