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  • Annual Review of Microsoft 365 and Teams External Guest members

    The Ohio State University’s Access Review policy requires all Microsoft 365 Teams and Group owners to perform an annual review of any External Guest members, which includes collaborators from the medical center.

  • Join Ohio State’s Fix Your Content Day Effort and Help Build a More Accessible Learning Experience

    Ohio State instructors and staff are invited to participate in Fix Your Content Day 2026 on November 10, a global accessibility challenge that encourages institutions around the world to improve the accessibility of digital course materials using Ally in CarmenCanvas. 
  • Missed the Oct. 13 Wi-Fi Update? Here's What to Do Next

    If you use a personal phone, tablet or computer to connect to Ohio State's eduroam Wi-Fi network and did not complete the re-onboarding process by Oct. 13, your device may no longer connect to eduroam automatically. The good news is that it's not too late to update your device.
  • Security Incident Involving Qualtrics Account Prompts Additional Safeguards 

    Ohio State is responding to a recent security incident involving a compromised Qualtrics account that was used to distribute phishing messages to university and external recipients. 

  • Explore Leadership and AI Governance During Cybersecurity Month

    Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity to build skills, learn from experts and better understand the technologies shaping higher education. This month, Ohio State is partnering with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) to offer virtual learning opportunities focused on two of the most important topics facing higher education today: artificial intelligence governance and cybersecurity leadership.

  • Re-Onboard NOW to Wireless to Stay Connected to the eduroam Network

    Ohio State is updating the security used to verify our eduroam Wi-fi network. For MITS-managed devices, no action is required—IT will re-onboard university devices for you. Requirements for other Ohio State provided devices may vary by department.

  • Explore the Latest Additions to Ohio State’s AI Learning Path

    Interest in AI learning continues to grow across Ohio State. Following the successful rollout of five AI fluency courses earlier this year, the OTDI Training team is pleased to introduce three new courses designed to help staff deepen their knowledge and skills.
  • OTDI Helps Power Ohio State's New Google Partnership

    OTDI helps bring new AI tools, research capabilities and student experiences to campus

    The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is playing a key role in a new strategic partnership between The Ohio State University and Google that will expand access to artificial intelligence, strengthen research capabilities and enhance digital experiences for students, faculty and staff. The partnership was announced Sept. 29 and includes investments in research computing, AI-powered services, technology access and AI fluency initiatives across the university.

  • Ally at Ohio State: A Practical Path to Accessible Course Materials

    Associate Professor William MacDonald used to manually check each slide, document, image, and page in his CarmenCanvas courses for compliance with digital accessibility standards. MacDonald, associate professor of Sociology and former dean and director of The Ohio State University at Newark, had to rely on Adobe Express’s color-blindness stimulator and PowerPoint’s alt-text feature, as well as online advice to make his materials usable for students with visual impairments.  

  • Strengthen Your Skills During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and protecting Ohio State’s people, data and technology requires participation from everyone. This October, The Ohio State University is partnering with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) to offer a month of virtual events designed to help faculty, staff and students strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge and prepare for emerging challenges.