Stay informed
We understand that technology is vital to your teaching, research, and daily work. We are committed to providing the latest information on all security threats, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to our services, and new services being offered.
We try to limit the number of bulk emails sent to the campus. Therefore, some of these communication mediums are available online for those interested.
Regular Communications
OIT Technology News
Our most relevant articles from the IT Connect blog are compiled bi-monthly and shared via email to the main campus lists.
Security Update
The latest in information security and related updates from the Office of Information Technology's Security Team. This report is released three times a year.
Training Insider
The resources and insights for SMU staff directly shared to your inbox bi-monthly. Find training tips, how to, and shortcuts to save you time everyday.
Yearly updates from the Web Application Team concerning the web, Sitecore, and tools and resources for communicating online.
Upcoming Changes and Outages List
Receive a weekly email outlining all scheduled maintenance and outages for the SMU network and technology services.
Please note: You must be signed into STABLE to review the planned outages page.
To keep our community informed during unplanned service interruptions, the IT Outages & Services Status Page posts updates and status information on SMU-hosted services.
For third-party and cloud-based services, links to the official status pages are also available.
Publications
Progress Report
An annual report for the Office of Information Technology. The report is released yearly.
Other Communication Channels
Regularly updated with project updates, technology news, tech tips, and more.
Project Page
Highlights many of the projects that will impact the campus community, plus access to our project portfolio.
Events and Training
A series of events are regularly scheduled, offering faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to learn more about OIT services as well as collaborate with other departments on using these services to enhance your teaching, learning, or business processes. Events will be communicated on the website, in newsletters, and in emails.
Bulk Emails
When necessary, emails will be sent to the entire campus. These emails will come from "SMU IT Communications" <OITCommunications@smu.edu>.
The OIT Website
The OIT website contains a wealth of information that is updated regularly, including information on all of our services, training, and information about our organization.