Finance and Administration News

New login requirement for Email, Calendar, OneDrive, Teams, and Qualtrics starts May 7


Starting May 7, 2020, OHIO employees and emeriti will be required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the following online services:  

  • Office 365 – Email, Calendar, OneDrive, Teams, and other Microsoft online applications 
  • Qualtrics – For tasks like creating/editing surveys, viewing reports, and analyzing/exporting data. Survey participants will not be affected by the new requirement. 

Office 365 and Qualtrics are the latest to join a growing list of University online services that are protected with MFA, including PeopleSoft, e-Biz, and My Personal Information. 

Benefits Open Enrollment Ends Friday 5/8/2020


As a reminder, the annual Benefits Open Enrollment period will be open through Friday, May 8, 2020.

University recognizes 50th anniversary of Earth Day with monthlong celebration


Ohio University’s Office of Sustainability and Voinovich Zero Waste Initiative hosted a special virtual recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.

President Nellis plants an Oak for Class of 2020


Ohio University is honoring 2020 graduates by planting an oak sapling, grown by community members from acorns gathered from the College Green, on each campus.

Environmental Impact of Shutdown


Video clip:  A professor of environmental studies at Ohio University says the natural beauty we are seeing will be short lived once restrictions are lifted.

New Hire Paperwork and I-9 Completions Course


A new course is now available in the HR Operations Certificate: New Hire Paperwork and I-9 Completions.

2020 LMS survey results available


In January 2020, OIT conducted a faculty survey to document LMS usage patterns, identify current and emerging needs for this service, and gauge faculty attitudes toward Blackboard Learn, the University's current LMS. A detailed report from that survey is now available (DOCX hosted on OneDrive)

We're all adjusting. OIT is here to help.


As we all settle into teaching, learning, and working together online, even thinking about sorting through tools and best practices can feel overwhelming. The Office of Information Technology is here to help with workshops, consultations, and technology self-help resources.

Benefits Open Enrollment Period is Underway


The annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is scheduled to begin the afternoon of April 22, 2020.  The enrollment period is scheduled to close on Friday, May 8, 2020. 

Learning Spaces IT Advisory Community seeks members and campus input


Learning spaces, including physical classrooms, blended hybrids like the Ohio University Learning Network (OULN), and fully digital locations, play an important role in Ohio University’s strategic initiatives. If you would like to help shape the future of learning spaces at Ohio University, consider joining the newly formed Learning Spaces IT Advisory Community. Membership is open to anyone at the University.