With the upcoming Blackboard changes, there are a lot of lingering questions out there about what exactly is happening and how to prepare for it. Computer Services is giving faculty the opportunity to answer those questions next week at a faculty information session all about the new Blackboard system. Blackboard is moving from self-hosted, local servers to Blackboard’s … [Read more...]
A New and Improved Blackboard Learn is on the Way Spring is in the air, and with it comes change and new growth. One change in particular is very exciting for us here at Missouri State — Blackboard is moving to the cloud! But what does that mean for our campus community? It means that Blackboard is being upgraded to the Software as a Service deployment option — commonly … [Read more...]
Missouri State University has completed its first year of reporting the ACA 1095 form to employees. This requirement of the Affordable Care Act identifies those offered insurance coverage, as well as those covered. New processes and forms were needed to comply with this federal reporting. Brad Hamman, Systems Analyst, worked closely with Human Resources to clearly define the … [Read more...]
The Query Developers User Group (QDUG) is offering advanced Argos training on April 5, 2016. This session begins with an overview of Missouri State databases accessible for reporting. This class will also cover the basics of both Argos security and structure. Next, users will be guided step-by-step through creating a datablock. Finally, participants will design a … [Read more...]
MIS has enhanced the BearPass Card application that allows our Students, Faculty, and Staff to manage their BearPass Card balances. All of the features of this application are now available in a mobile-friendly, responsive design from your handheld devices. This allows users to easily navigate the application on their phone to add (or change) Boomer Meals, meal plans, and Bear … [Read more...]