It’s not HIPPA (like a hippo), it’s HIPAA, which stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Epic isn’t an acronym, and it’s not capitalized. Epic1 refers to our WashU and BJC team that supports the Epic application. EDRM could be Enterprise Data Reference Model or Electronic Discovery Reference Model. PT could […]
Category: Announcements
Network Modernization, Holiday donation and engagement drive, and more were the focus of November IT All Hands
The November IT All Hands meeting took place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3–4 p.m. CT, featuring updates on Network Modernization, WashU IT’s holiday donation and engagement drive, and more. An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight kicked off the meeting, which drew a crowd of more than 430. A brief introduction was provided by Chief […]
WashU IT Launches Live Chat for Enhanced Support
On November 18, WashU IT successfully introduced live chat support for the entire university community through the WashU Service Desk Portal. The new feature provides the university community with a flexible and convenient way to seek assistance, complementing the existing options of email, phone and self-service. The solution also streamlines how WashU IT teams interact with […]
The Capacity Management Corner: Multiplier and Allocation Changes Implemented
We are happy to share that the first step in improving the use of Planview for capacity planning in WashU IT is complete. The capacity multiplier value, which allows Planview to calculate the resource’s available capacity, was successfully changed, and the corresponding allocation adjustments have been implemented. This is a key milestone in improving our […]
CIO Jessie Minton named 2024 ORBIE award winner in Large Enterprise category
Jessie Minton, Washington University in St. Louis’s Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor for Technology, was named the 2024 Orbie award winner in the Large Enterprise category by the Inspire Leadership Network on December 5. The awards are given annually through Inspire in 25 chapters represented in 30 markets across the country. They recognize outstanding […]
WashU IT’s Winter Celebration highlights and United Way 100 Neediest Cases campaign and engagement activity drive update
More than 350 employees gathered last week for the annual Winter Celebration at Top Golf at Midtown. CIO Jessie Minton thanked the team for its dedication and institutional impact throughout the year. Donations were collected on-site for the annual United Way 100 Neediest Cases campaign. While the campaign is coming to a close, there are […]
Eligible employees have until Friday to choose 2025 WashU health and insurance benefits
Open enrollment for WashU health and insurance benefits runs through Friday, November 15. Now is the time to enroll or make changes to your current plans through Workday. Selected coverage will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. During open enrollment, employees should review their health, vision, dental and life insurance options, verify eligibility for any dependents, […]
Curating, organizing, viewing and sharing is easier with Box Hubs
On November 12th, WashU IT launched Box Hubs. The Box Hubs content portal allows you to curate, organize, view, and share content internally and externally. With Box Hubs, you can: Use Box Hub’s three models to make your collaborations easier and more efficient.
Sustainable Growth: A New Collaborative Project on Campus
After the success of the Project GreenLight initiative, an interactive electricity awareness campaign, the STS department and the Office of Sustainability have partnered once again for a new, tech-driven, exciting sustainability project. With support from a generous Sustainability Fund grant, two Rise Garden indoor smart hydroponic gardens that can grow up to 36 plants at a […]
Information Security Policy Library Update
In support of ImpacT and the call to provide the university community with tools and the knowledge to safeguard and sustain our systems, data, and reputation, the Office of Information Security (OIS) has initiated a complete revision and expansion of the OIS policy library. The goal is to foster a strong security culture at WashU […]