Technology Awareness Sessions

Best Practices for Email Management

This session will cover the basics of email management. Depending on the interest and makeup of the group, topics may include how to set up automatic out-of-office replies, when and how to encrypt email messages, how to set up folders to organize your mailbox, how to use inbox rules, and more. We’ll also discuss recognizing and reporting phishing messages. This session is intended for all faculty and staff.

How to Use Microsoft Teams and OneDrive

This broad session will showcase the collaboration capabilities of MS Teams and introduce the power of OneDrive. We’ll look at the ways these applications interface and support each other as well as how they can help you efficiently manage your documents and workflow. We will cover document location(s), permissions, collaborative editing with change history, effective communication, automation, Team management, and more. There will be a QA session at the end to provide a more tailored approach to learning the topics that interest the attendees. This session is intended for all faculty and staff.

Mastering the use of Webex (Lander’s Phone System)

In this session we’ll show you how Webex can help you manage a variety of scenarios from impromptu work-from-home days to staying in touch while traveling without ever using your personal phone number. Did you know that you can make calls directly from your computer on a Wi-Fi network? Or that you can set up the Webex App to make calls from your cell phone? We’ll share tips for configuring Webex, setting office/available hours, managing your voicemail, and more. This session is intended for all faculty and staff.

Generating Budget Reports and Queries in Banner

Presented in collaboration with the Business Office, this session introduces Budget Officers to the new Banner Finance module, featuring a completely redesigned layout and set-up. Participants will learn the basics of generating budget reports and running queries in the updated system.

Foundations of Data Management and Governance

This session helps employees who enter data understand key data governance principles and their role in keeping information accurate, consistent, and secure. Participants will learn about data quality, privacy, see real-world examples, and get updates on new initiatives driving improved data governance, reporting, and decision-making.

Blackboard: Mastering the Ultra Gradebook

This session will help you navigate the Ultra Gradebook. Learn how to utilize and customize the gradebook screens. You’ll also learn the basics of Grade Schemas and how to set up your Overall Grade. This session is intended for faculty and instructors. The presentation will be approximately 30 minutes leaving time for Q&A.

Link to sign up: https://outlook.office.com/book/ITSTrainingSessions@landeruniversity.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled