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 […]
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Enterprise Applications (EA): Qualtrics for Sensitive Data Has Launched
Qualtrics for Sensitive Data has officially launched. Here are the top 4 things to know about this new tool: Visit the Qualtrics product page for updates about either of these Qualtrics brands.
March IT All Hands recording and materials now available
The meeting recording and the presentation materials from the March IT All Hands meeting are now available for review. If you were unable to attend last month’s meeting, or if you just want a recap, please explore the materials from the last meeting, or any of the past meetings from the last several years.
Public university directory being phased out
The Washington University in St. Louis online directory, which includes faculty, staff and student names, phone numbers and email addresses, is being phased out. University leaders decided to remove the directory to protect WashU community members’ privacy and security, helping to prevent cold calls, phishing campaigns and other data security threats. The online directory will […]
Check out the well-being resources available to WashU employees
Our mission is deeply rooted in serving others. To do that well, prioritizing self-care is vital. The employee experience at WashU embraces a culture that places emphasis on nurturing well-being. Whether you are interested in joining a team of your peers in the Spring Well-Being Challenge or would like to recognize a colleague for their […]
E-Waste Recycling and Confidential Paper Shredding event at Knight Center successful
The WashU Office of Sustainability and the WashU IT Office of Information Security hosted a successful e-waste recycling and confidential paper shredding event last week at the Knight Center on the Danforth campus. About 2,500 pounds of electronic waste was collected and six totes of confidential documents were shredded during the two-and-a-half hour event. Sustainability Coordinator […]
WashU IT hosts St. LouisCIO monthly meeting at EPNEC
WashU CIO Jessie Minton recently engaged in a morning of thought-provoking discussion on Generative AI with WashU’s Digital Intelligence and Innovation Accelerator’s Dr. Philip Payne and Jerry Fox, Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer at BJC Health System. Check out the LinkedIn post with more information about photos from the event. WashU IT […]
OCM’s Dunk recognized with SIGUCCS Communications Award
Paige Dunk, Communications Specialist II in WashU IT Organizational Change Management, recently received a prestigious award for her work on the IT Asset Management website. The Special Interest Group on University and College Computing Services (SIGUCCS) Communications Awards are bestowed upon professionals who exemplify excellence in their field. SIGUCCS is an association of professionals that […]
The importance of self-reflection and self-awareness in the workplace
As I have been re-reading “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable” by Patrick Lencioni, well listening to the audio book, it has had me thinking about self-awareness. The book is tale about reasons that teams fail to function effectively and how we can work to correct course. Self-awareness is not one of the […]
Complete Harassment Prevention Training in Workday by April 12th
All WashU employees have been assigned annual harassment prevention training in Workday, which must be completed by April 12. The course was developed by Skillsoft, a leading expert in compliance training. Contingent employees are not required to complete the training. Warning: some employees might find the simulated photos or exercises to be distressing. The subject […]