Cognos Analytics Launching January 27
Tags: Upgrades
On January 27, we are upgrading to Cognos Analytics, the newest version of IBM’s reporting tool. Read More
New and Changing
Learn about upgrades, maintenance schedules, new services, and more.
New Security Setting for Mobile Devices
Tags: Security
If you access your Wheaton College email from a personally-owned mobile device, you will be required to have a passcode, PIN, or Touch ID. Read More
Meet-Me Option Removal from Campus Phones
Tags: VOIP Phones
This update to VOIP phones will remove a defunct phone softkey that was previously used to initiate Meet-Me conference calls. Read More
Password Expiration Extension and Account Lock-Out Changes
Tags: Security
On January 30, the new password and account security settings announced in December 2016 will take effect for faculty and staff network accounts. Passwords will expire every year rather than every six months. Read More
Qualtrics Research Suite Now Available
Tags: Updates
On January 9, Qualtrics Research Suite will be available to faculty, staff, and students. This cloud-based suite provides survey and data analysis tools. Read More
Outlook Calendaring Policy - Faculty FAQ
Tags: Training | Updates
Since the initial announcement of the Campus Calendaring and Communication Policy, faculty members have asked a number of questions about the reasons for and impact of this policy. Read More
Doubling Our Bandwidth: Internet2 Comes to Wheaton College
Tags: Upgrades | Maintenance | Network
From 10 PM on January 3 until 1 AM on January 4, we will connect the campus network to Illinois Century Network as well as Internet2. Around 10 PM, there will be a brief network outage. This outage is expected to last for less than 30 minutes. Read More
Password Expiration Extended to One Year; New Mobile Device Security
Tags: Security
In late January into early February, you can expect some changes to the normal six-month routine of password changes for your Wheaton College accounts. Read More
LISTSERV: Improving Email Notifications
Tags: Upgrades
In January 2017, LISTSERV will come to Wheaton College. LISTSERV is a mailing list service that will replace the current system of email notifications. LISTSERV is being launched as part of the new Internal Digital Notification Policy. Read More
Maintenance on Emergency Messaging System
Tags: Maintenance
On December 19, the vendor who provides our emergency messaging system will perform routine infrastructure maintenance. Read More
Network Accounts Created for Newly Accepted Undergraduates
Tags: Updates
On December 9, we created network accounts for newly accepted Wheaton College undergraduates. These accounts will allow them sign into the Wheaton Portal to view financial aid information, admissions material, and acceptance instructions. Read More
Learn Something New with ThunderCloud Training
Tags: Training | ThunderCloud Services
Looking for something to do over break? Learning new skills with ThunderCloud Training is a great option. Read More
Technology Plan Refreshed for 2017 - 2019
Tags: Updates
This fall, the Office of the Chief Information Officer worked with technology governance committees and Academic and Institutional Technology to refresh the Wheaton College Technology Plan. Read More
New Tech for Christmas?
Tags: Network | Security
While unwrapping a new gadget is great, remember these tips to get the most out of your device and your Wheaton experience! Read More
Training Materials Available for Outlook Calendaring
Tags: Training
On January 1, the Campus Calendaring and Communication policy will go into effect. This policy aims to increase calendaring and scheduling efficiency by moving faculty and staff to Outlook as a common platform. Read More