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Expanded Exam Monitoring: Honorlock App Now an Option for Instructors
Learning Systems has enabled the Honorlock App as additional functionality for instructors already using Honorlock. If instructors use this option, students will be asked to download and install a separate app. The app runs in the background while students take their Honorlock-enabled exams using Chrome with the Honorlock Extension enabled.In the News: Ohio State IDM Team Recognized in ORCID US Community Awards
The Ohio State University’s Identity and Access Management (IDM) team has received national recognition for their expertise and collaborative spirit in supporting the use of ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) across higher education institutions. The team was highlighted in the December 2025 ORCID US Community Newsletter for their contributions to the ORCID Auth integration process.Attend our Webinar to Learn to Responsibly Manage Your Digital Storage
Join us to explore the storage options available to faculty, staff, and students—OneDrive, Teams and more. These sessions are ONLY open to faculty and staff at the university; the Medical Center has different storage solutions so advice provided may not apply.In the News: Excellence Made Possible Through Brilliant Basics
Rob Lowden serves as Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Ohio State University, where he leads the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation. He oversees enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and digital learning during a critical phase of transformation and growth. With more than 25 years of experience, he is widely regarded as a forward-looking technology leader in higher education. Before joining Ohio State, he was vice president and CIO at Indiana University, guiding IT strategy across nine campuses and medical education centers.
Test Your AI Security Smarts: Take the Quiz and Enter to Win!
Test your AI know-how for a chance to win! As part of Ohio State’s AI Fluency initiative, you can take our new Test Your AI Responsible Use IQ! quiz between now and Dec. 12 and enter to win one of 250 $40 gift cards. Developed by OTDI’s Digital Security and Trust team, the short quiz is designed to help Buckeyes understand how to use AI responsibly as it transforms the way we teach, research and work.Introducing Ally: Support for Digital Accessibility in CarmenCanvas
A new accessibility tool, Ally in CarmenCanvas, is now available to help faculty and instructors make steady, verifiable progress toward meeting upcoming federal ADA Title II requirements. This tool identifies accessibility barriers, provides clear guidance for improvements, and offers alternative formats for many materials—supporting both instructors and students.Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Building a Culture of Digital Safety
October was all about strengthening our cyber defenses and empowering Buckeyes to stay safe online. Ohio State tapped in to a series of events hosted by the the Big Ten Academic Alliance.In the News: Big Ten Academic Alliance shares ‘Scary Cyber Tales’
In a hair-raising presentation, information technology experts from the Big Ten Academic Alliance shared stories meant to illustrate the dangers of the digital world.Soft Launch of Enhanced Software Ordering; Storage Tools Now Available at Ohio State
Exciting changes coming to how Ohio State handles software and data storage! There is a soft launch of a new software approval process in Workday. In addition, two newly released online directories will make it simpler to find, buy, and manage software and storage solutions. Overall, these tools streamline reviews, save time, and support compliance. See the full NewsLink post for more details and links to job aids.