Employee learning management system (LMS) to transition to Workday Learning

Recently, WashU leadership approved a full transition to Workday Learning, leveraging existing technology that can assign, access and track training, by June 2026. Currently, WashU uses Learn@Work as the primary learning management system. Over the next 2 years, content will be transferred in phases to Workday Learning. This new LMS will improve the employee experience […]

Check out some lesser-known perks of being a WashU employee

Whether you are seeking information about long-term care or counseling options, or searching for discounts on tickets and services, check out the wealth of resources and perks that are available for employees through WashU HR. Get tickets to upcoming events, take advantage of transportation options, explore dining choices on and around campus, and so much […]

St. Louis City Tax Exemption news to know 

WashU’s Finance Department is offering some guidance on a recent St. Louis City Tax Exemption change. Remote work refund claims may be filed by eligible employees for years 2020-2023. The City of St. Louis announced it will refund earnings taxes paid for remote work by nonresidents if employees file forms for each year of eligibility.  […]

Our future is shaped by our past: Recognizing years of service 

Several employees marked anniversaries this month. Whether celebrating 1 year or 25, WashU IT employees are devoted to the success of the institution and their colleagues, and delivering a superior customer experience.  Congratulations to those celebrating milestone work anniversaries, and thank you for all you do to support ImpacT, our IT Strategic Plan, each other, […]

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 […]

Pause to technology purchases and projects involving student data

As we approach the start of the complicated go-live year for  Workday Student, we are asking that schools and units pause the purchase of new technologies or the start of new technical projects that involve student data. This pause is temporary but necessary to ensure no negative impacts to our transition to Workday Student. Further, we […]

At-a-Glance Team Documents 2023 Updates

Newly updated team-focused IT at-a-glance documents are here, offering an introduction for new and existing IT staff who want to learn about WashU IT. These materials are quick references about services each team provides, offer background about how to request work, as well as information about team leadership, and how to view active work different teams have […]

ImpacT in-person event draws nearly 300 to Holmes Lounge

Nearly 300 people attended a recently held in-person awareness event in Holmes Lounge on the Danforth campus highlighting ImpacT projects and programs. A photo gallery showcasing the excitement is available for viewing below. The event was a vibrant manifestation of our commitment to placing our faculty, staff, and students at the forefront of all our […]

Join WashU IT on LinkedIn

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with the WashU community; we have officially launched our presence on LinkedIn! This initiative marks an exciting leap toward achieving several strategic objectives. It is not just about creating an online presence; it’s about fostering meaningful connections, facilitating knowledge-sharing, and expanding our horizons in the world of information […]

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. […]