This message was originally shared to all faculty and staff via email on April 30, 2025.
Tech Tips at a Glance
Pressed for time? Information Technology Services (ITS) has you covered. Here are this edition’s topics:
- ITS Summer Series
- AI at Work (Video)
- Research Computing Series (Video)
- End-of-Semester Grading
- Tech To-Dos Before Leaving the University
- Digital Accessibility Tip: Use Heading Styles to Organize Content
- Information Security Tip: Phishers Posing as Colleagues
- Copilot Video
- AI Insights
ITS Summer Series
Join ITS for the Summer 2025 Series, a curated collection of engaging online events designed to deepen your understanding of key technology topics impacting our campus community. Whether you’re interested in collaboration tools, the latest in information security or how generative AI is reshaping the workplace—there’s something for everyone! All sessions will be held virtually, offering a flexible and accessible way to stay informed and empowered. Keep an eye out for registration links and join us to learn, share and get inspired by the future of tech!
AI at Work (Video)
Missed our recent event on generative AI in teaching and learning? The recording is now available! Hear from ITS Online Learning Services and the Data and AI team as they explore custom chatbots and other practical AI applications for Syracuse University faculty and staff. Video.
Research Computing
Recordings are now available for two recent sessions. Learn about high-throughput computing with HTCondor experts Christina Koch and Greg Thain, and hear from Sadjad Arzash on the physics and computational modeling of biological tissues and adaptation.
Gradescope
Finals season is busy—Gradescope is here to help. With features like Blackboard integration, AI-assisted grading and reusable rubrics, Gradescope makes it easier to manage grading efficiently and consistently, especially in high-enrollment courses. Need support? Reach out to gradescope@syr.edu. Resources.
Tech To-Dos
If you are retiring, graduating or transitioning elsewhere, it’s important to know how long you’ll retain access to University tools like Microsoft 365 (email, OneDrive, Teams), Google Workspace and more. Visit Answers for timelines and make reviewing digital assets part of your exit process. More.
Digital Accessibility Tip: Use Heading Styles to Organize Content
Adding heading styles to your Word documents and webpages is a simple yet powerful way to improve accessibility. Individuals who use screen readers depend on a clear heading structure to easily navigate through content and find the information they need. Learn More.
Information Security Tip: Phishers Posing as Colleagues
Phishers are impersonating colleagues to steal data. Watch for mismatched email addresses, urgency and unexpected requests. Always verify suspicious messages by phone or trusted methods, and report phishing attempts using the Report Phishing button in Outlook. Learn More.
Copilot Video
In this video, Shannon Glennon, technology transformational specialist, showcases Microsoft Copilot’s features—its web interface and integration with Word, OneDrive, Outlook and Edge—to streamline tasks like scheduling, drafting, summarizing and managing email. Video.
AI Insights Newsletter
Explore the latest in artificial intelligence with AI Insights, a newsletter for all things AI. Whether you’re looking to enhance your work with smart tools or simply stay informed, each issue brings you news from higher ed and the tech world, weekly AI tips, sample prompts and other valuable resources. Subscribe.
Helpful Resources
ITS and the campuswide information technology community are available year-round to help with your tech questions. Resources include:
- Academic and administrative IT staff
- Classroom Resource Guide
- The ITS Service Center
- The Self-Serv NetID and password management portal