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• Google Migration Update

  Central OIT is still working towards creating new U of M Internet accounts directly in Google. They hope to have this in place by the end of March.

  In the meantime, all new employees will need to migrate from Gophermail to Gmail:

  • Submit a request for an invite to 4help@umn.edu, including the U of M Internet ID
  • Once invited go to http://umn.edu/google and click the yellow Sign Up button
  • Follow the on-screen prompts
  • Begin using U of M Gmail at http://gmail.umn.edu
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• Final Reminder: Technology Grant Program

  The CLA Technology Grant Committee is now accepting applications with a deadline of Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

  Full descriptions of the three types of grants can be found in CLA-OIT's Service Catalog:

  • Instructional Equipment Grants
  • Tools for Discovery Grants
  • Small Grants

  We even provide an administrative service to facilitate the process.

  If you're not sure if you should apply for a grant, contact us through the CLA Service Desk (4-4357 or 4help@umn.edu) and tell us what you have in mind. We'll connect you with a Technology Administrator, Instructional Technology Fellow, or other expert for an individual conversation about any opportunities or challenges you would like to address.

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• Survey Software Evaluation: Your Involvement Matters

  The University's Enterprise-wide Survey Software Evaluation Committee will have four software vendors on campus for demonstrations January 9-20 to select replacement software for UM Survey.

  Demonstrations will be open to interested members of the University community. Anyone who uses UM Survey, or external survey software such as SurveyMonkey, are strongly encouraged to attend. The selected software may also be used by professional offices on campus such as CLA-OIT Survey Services, and feedback from faculty and staff is highly appreciated.

  For more information contact committee member, and CLA-OIT Survey Services Coordinator, Thomas Lindsay at lindsayt@umn.edu or visit the project website.

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Reboot

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• Paperless is Now Practical

  "@#$%!," you say? "Paper will never die," you claim? You love books? "I can't read on a computer"? Maybe. But today I'm telling you that I'm 95% paper-free^[1].

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• Café Conversation

  Recall a recent conversation that you found to be very satisfying and thought provoking. How often do you have the opportunity to have deep, meaningful conversations about teaching and learning with your peers?

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For Students

Technology Resources

The CLA Office of Information Technology (CLA-OIT) seeks ways to leverage technology for the benefit of students as part of our strong commitment to liberal arts education.

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