ITS News Archive
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Sakai 20 Upgrade
January 2021
Loyola recently upgraded to Sakai 20. This latest software release provides your Sakai experience with a clean and contemporary user interface, along with new features and functionality. These include a new Rubrics tool, as well as enhancements to Assignments, Gradebook, Tests & Quizzes, and the Rich Text Editor.
ITRS
New Zoom Cloud Recording Retention Policy
September 2020
Starting October 1, all cloud recordings will be retained for 180 days. Cloud recordings older than 180 days will automatically be moved to a 30-day recycle bin. An email notification from Zoom will be sent to the cloud recording owner 7 days prior to permanent deletion from the recycle bin.
Loyola Digital Experience (LDE)
Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
July 2020
Loyola will transition to Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) as our primary email anti-spam and protection filter to prevent unwanted email and spam from reaching out inboxes beginning on August 8th.
ITRS
Qualtrics Now Available
March 2020
We are pleased to announce that Qualtrics is now available for use. Students, faculty and staff can log in to Qualtrics at luc.qualtrics.com using their LUC username and password. Your account will be created automatically upon login. All active account holders on previous LUC Qualtrics subscriptions have been migrated to the luc.qualtrics.com subscription the first week of March 2020.
Loyola Digital Experience (LDE)
Multi-Factor Authentication
February 2020
Multi-Factor Authentication protects you even if your Loyola password becomes compromised by using your UVID and password plus one additional authentication method to verify your identity.
UISO
New Protected Location for Sensitive Data
February 2020
To reduce the risks of data loss, Loyola University Chicago will begin moving some of its documents and forms that deal with sensitive data to a more secure location. In the coming weeks, some of these forms on the HR and Finance webpages will be updated to require a Loyola login via UVID and password to access. This modification will ensure that only authorized personnel have access to the processes that specifically deal with sensitive information.
HIPAA@Loyola University Chicago
Mandatory HIPAA Training for Faculty & Staff
August 2018
As part of Loyola’s efforts to secure personal health information (PHI), the University has implemented required training as part of our efforts to remain in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), with required trainings for full-time Faculty and Staff.
LUC Secure Wireless Network
Loyola's Wireless Network Update
August 2018
On Monday, August 20, Loyola’s wireless network “loyola” will be retired. All faculty, staff and students currently using “loyola” will need to change their wireless connection to “LUC.” The “LUC” wireless network provides a more secure and encrypted connection to Loyola’s network. If you are currently using “LUC,” no changes are required to your devices.
System Migration
Panopto Replaces Kaltura
July 2018
Panopto has replaced Kaltura as Loyola’s video repository and streaming service.
System Migration
Zoom Replaces Adobe Connect
July 2018
Zoom has replaced Adobe Connect as Loyola’s Web Conferencing and Online Synchronous Classroom solution.