To improve the consistency in project delivery across WashU IT, we are pleased to announce the WashU IT Project Management Guide available in Confluence on Monday, August 28th, 2023. You started a project. What do you do next? Confluence users will be able to access standard project processes, explanations, and templates. The activities listed include information on […]
Category: IT Staff Event
OCIO Joint Message on the use of generative AI from CISO Chris Shull and CTO Greg Hart
Dear Members of the WashU Community, There has been so much discussion recently surrounding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is AI capable of producing content such as text, images, music, videos, code, or other media based on commands or prompts. Examples of such AI tools include Machine Learning (ML) and Large Language Models […]
Message from the CIO: Thank You for your hard work, integrity leading to a successful FY23
Now that Fiscal Year 2023 is officially behind us, I would like to take a moment to thank you for the integrity and professionalism you continually demonstrate each day as part of WashU IT. Guided by the university’s Here and Next and the IT ImpacT strategic plans, we accomplished all the goals we set out […]
Message from the CISO: Introducing the WashU CyBear Secure Program
The day has finally come, and the Information Security Roadmap Team and I are proud to present the new name from our 5-Year Roadmap naming contest. The name of our roadmap program will be WashU CyBear Secure Program: Protect & Empower. We would like to thank everyone for their assistance toward this initiative. I would […]
Zoom and Teams Rooms – Elevating the Audio-Visual Experience
In today’s digital age, effective communication and seamless collaboration are vital to achieving our goals. Recognizing this, WashU IT has established five Zoom Rooms (1403, 2403, 1407, 2407, and 2408) and one Teams Room (2504) at 4480 Clayton Ave., aiming to enhance the audio-visual experience. Zoom and Teams Rooms bridge the gap between in-person and […]
Fuertes Named Executive Director for IT Digital Transformation
Digital Strategy and Optimized Execution Plan among Top PrioritiesMichelle Fuertes has been named Washington University in St. Louis’ first executive director for Information Technology Digital Transformation (IT-DT). Fuertes’ position dually reports to Chief Technology Officer Greg Hart and professor, and founding Director of the Institute for Informatics (I2), Dr. Philip Payne. Fuertes began her role […]
Welcome to the Hub of WashU IT: News To Know
The office space at 4480 Clayton is now serving as the hub for WashU IT. For those not already working from 4480, we invite and encourage you use this space to work, visit, network, and collaborate. By consolidating multiple work locations into the WashU IT hub, an open, welcoming, and collaborative space for all WashU IT staff […]
Coming Soon: CyberArk for Server Administration
Last Fall, WashU IT’s Identity and Access Management team (IAM) adopted CyberArk as a tool to manage privileged access across the University. CyberArk is a leader in privileged access management solutions that help organizations secure their most critical assets and data. The CyberArk application will be used at WashU for secure password storage and/or management, […]
Message from CIO Jessie Minton: Join Us Wednesday for the Unveiling of ImpacT
At 10:00 a.m. tomorrow we will launch our highly anticipated new IT Strategic Plan, ImpacT, during our monthly IT All Hands meeting. I hope you will join us for this historic occasion. Before that meeting, I invite you to explore our new webpages showcasing this plan and what it means to each one of you. […]
What’s Happening in EUS: Systems and Procedures Changing Name to Systems Support
Effective Monday, February 13th, WashU IT Systems and Procedures will be renamed to WashU IT Systems Support. “The name WashU IT Systems Support better aligns with the specialized phone support we provide for applications such as Workday, ADIS, RMS, and Learn@Work,” says Lisa Jordan, Assistant Director End User Services, Service Desk. Systems Support’s functions will remain […]