Data Management & Analytics is excited to announce that a new e-learning module, Cognos Basics, is available in Learn@Work. This all-new module references the latest version of the Cognos Analytics tool and replaces the older Cognos Basics module.
Category: News & Events
Helping You Navigate WashU IT
Continuing our promise to provide seamless, accessible and transparent IT support and services to the university, WashU IT is excited to introduce the End User Experience (EUX) initiative. This team provides a centralized entrance for our stakeholders and customers so that, together, we can help you better navigate the world of IT. Within EUX, we’ve […]
Feedback Request: Salesforce Enterprise License Exploration
Resource Management is in the beginning phase of working with several campus partners on exploring an enterprise license with Salesforce. If your area already works with Salesforce or would like to in the future, please email Alexis Nugent at a.nugent@wustl.edu.
Introducing Box AI: A powerful new AI tool for faculty, staff, and students
WashU faculty, staff, and students now have access to Box AI, an innovative new tool that integrates generative artificial intelligence directly into the Box cloud storage platform. Whether drafting reports, analyzing research data, or managing large volumes of content, Box AI can help streamline workflow, enhance productivity, and provide deeper insights into stored documents. Box AI is already […]
Enhancing IT Collaboration: Community Practices in Program & Project Management and Business Analysis
IT Communities of Practice in Program Management, Project Management, and Business Analysis are structured to enhance innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen governance. Through these efforts, WashU aims to foster a culture of shared knowledge and continuous improvement. By leveraging expertise from various IT disciplines, these groups help address gaps between technology and institutional needs, guaranteeing […]
Uncovering the Past: Washington University’s ‘Enslavement and its Wake’ Walking Tour
As the weather starts to warm up, take a moment to step outside and explore a different side of WashU’s history. The “Enslavement and Its Wake” self-guided tour, part of the WashU & Slavery Project, explores the institution’s historical connections to slavery and its enduring effects. This tour allows participants to engage with the university’s […]
Enhancing Program Management Through Collaboration
As we enter 2025, it is more important than ever for WashU IT to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices. One effective way to accomplish this is through a Community of Practice (CoP)—a group of professionals who share a common interest, collaborate to enhance their expertise, and drive innovation within their […]
Woolard selected as winner of 2024 WashU IT ImpacT award
WashU IT is proud to celebrate Sherri Woolard as the 2024 WashU IT Person of ImpacT. Woolard was among 12 distinguished awardees from within WashU IT who received nominations from more than one person. She was voted as the top award recipient during the January All Hands meeting, with nearly 340 of 510 meeting attendees […]
The Capacity Management Corner: Allocations for Capacity Management
WashU IT has adopted a 32-hour resource allocation model based on vendor-recommended best practices to improve our resource planning. Our goal is to allocate or plan, on average, 32 hours per week per resource for project or service operation (i.e., service op) projects, leaving 8 hours weekly for administrative (i.e., admin) tasks. While the plan […]
Workday Annual Review self-evaluations now open, WashU IT offering office hours
Self-evaluations opened Monday for Workday Performance Management’s pilot Annual Review pilot. Employees participating in the pilot, which includes WashU IT, have until 5 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 21 to enter their progress on FY25 goals, measuring them against WashU’s Competencies for Success and WashU IT Competencies. Managers will have five (5) weeks to complete […]