IT@UCF Updates

Newsletters

"The Download" is a monthly newsletter brought to you by the Office of the CIO. This digital newsletter provides the IT@UCF community messages from leadership, important news and updates, employee engagement opportunities and much more. You can receive the latest issues in your mailbox by subscribing here.

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April 2024

Update from Interim CIO

IT@UCF April Achievements: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation
Founders' Day: IT@UCF Recognition
Technology Product Center (TPC) Storefront Closure
Workday to Microsoft Entra
Decommissioning the Knights Tenant
LibTech Lending Partnership
Record-Breaking Day of Giving
New: In-Person Events in Outlook
April 24-30: Financial Wellness Series
And More!

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March 2024

Update from Interim CIO

Celebrating Women's History Month: Honoring Women's Leadership in IT
Learn About the Women in IT and Allies Group
Decommissioning the Knights Tenant
Workday System Updates are Now Available!
In the News: UCF Uses Holograms in Healthcare Education
The Hitt Maker Podcast Studio is Ready for Use
Upcoming Events & Experiences
Now Available: Staff Training and Development
Ask Me Anything (AMA)
And More!

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February 2024

Progress, Plans, and Collaboration Ahead

Empowering Engagement: Join the IT@UCF Employee Engagement Committee
MFA Transition: Staff and Faculty to Enroll in Microsoft MFA before March 4
Decommissioning the Knights Tenant
Microsoft Copilot: Large Language Model AI Best Practices
The Human Resources Total Rewards Calculator
March 13 & 14: In-Person Cybersecurity Training
March 14, 28, April 11, 25 and May 9: Leadership Roundtable: Cultivating Engagement at UCF
March 21: AABC Virtual Lunch & Learn
Update: Staff Training and Development
And More!

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January 2024

An Update on Our Work Environment

New Year, New Opportunities
New Look: The UCF Single Sing On Page is Changing
MFA Transition: Staff and Faculty to Enroll in MS Authenticator before March 4
February 15: AABC Virtual Lunch & Learn
March 13 & 14: In-Person Cybersecurity Training
March 14, 28, April 11, 25 and May 9: Leadership Roundtable: Cultivating Engagement at UCF
Employee Engagement
Ask Me Anything (AMA) in Review
The IT Ducky is on the Loose!
And More!

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December 2023

Wishing You a Wonderful and Safe Break

We Are On the Right Path
IMPORTANT REMINDER: IT@UCF Community Enrollment in MS Authenticator by Dec. 19
IT@UCF Holiday Appreciation Party
Ask Me Anything (AMA) in Review
It's the Time of Year for IT@UCF Holiday Giving!
Employee Spotlight
Superstar Awards
Hail and Farewell

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October 2023

Reflecting on Progress at IT@UCF

Celebrating the IT Community
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) in Review
A Month In Review - Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Strong Performance in Inter-University Cyber Bowl Challenge
Academic Affairs Business Center - November Calendar
The Employee Engagement Survey Has Closed
Upvoty
Employee Spotlight
Superstar Awards
Hail and Farewell

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September 2023

The Power of Employee Engagement

Leading Change with the Employee Engagement Committee
Join Us in Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) in Review
UCF IT Team Makes Student Accessibility a Priority
Upcoming Events: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Upcoming Event: 2023 UCF Employee Benefits Fair
Upcoming Events: UCF Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Upcoming Event: 14-Day Team Step Fitness Challenge
Upcoming Event: GenAI and Google Cloud Workshop
And More!

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August 2023

IT@UCF Enhances In-Person Engagement and Community Involvement

The Essence of IT@UCF: Uniting the Tech Community
The Student Email Migration is Complete!
Workday Updates
Graybar Punchout Project is Complete!
New: LibTech Podcast Studio
Forbes Ranks UCF a Best Employer in Florida for Second Year
Upcoming Event: Teaching & Learning with AI
Employee Engagement Committee
IT@UCF Employee Spotlight
And More!

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July 2023

Celebrating the Value of IT@UCF Employees & Embracing the Impact of AI

Embracing Intentional Gratitude: Strengthening our IT@UCF Community
Our Employee Recognition Efforts
Microsoft Teams "Praise" Application
Workday One-Year Anniversary at UCF
Ask Matt Anything (AMA) in Review
Bitly URL Shortener/QR Code Generator is Available for UCF Faculty & Staff to Use for Free
IT@UCF Quarterly Update: April - June '23
Upcoming Event: Teaching & Learning with AI
Data Loss Prevention: Overview and Best Practices
And More!

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June 2023

A Note of Appreciation for Robb Ebel and the Future of Recruitment

Ask Matt Anything (AMA) in Review
HEERF Funds Overview
Bitly URL Shortener is Now Available for UCF Faculty and Staff to Use for Free
Phase I of the DSO to Azure Migration is Complete
Modernizing the Anatomy Lab
UCF Integrated Experience Tours
Data Loss Prevention: Security Updates for UCF Community
Student Email Migration Project Updates
IT@UCF Employee Spotlight
And More!

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May 2023

Operations Planning

Turning Feedback Into Action: Employee Engagement
Common Good Overview
The New ESports Gaming Lab is Complete
MFA Protection for Webcourses
Newly Regulated Technologies on Campus
Happy Work Anniversary
Superstar Awards
Recruiter Recommendations
Automation Communication
Hail and Farewell

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March 2023

The Common Good is Good

Engaging Results
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
'Tis the Season
Tax PIN
Spread the Word
Robb Ebel's Recruiter Recommendations
Honoring President Emeritus John C. Hitt
Orlando Ranked #1 Best College City in America
Superstar Award

Quarterly Reports

The Information Technology Quarterly Update is a cumulative quarterly report consisting of an overview of IT accomplishments and updates across campus.