Artificial Intelligence is reshaping productivity, and Microsoft Copilot is at the forefront of this transformation. Integrated into Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot helps users work smarter by assisting with writing, data analysis, content organization, and more. However, not all Copilot experiences are the same. There are two main options available: Knowing the differences between these versions…
Federal rules from Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act now require all university digital resources, such as websites, apps, course materials, and more, to be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The compliance deadline is April 2026, so we are actively addressing policies, training, and technology, but success depends on all of…
The University of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology wanted to introduce one of the only completely remote workers, Bud Hobeck. Hobeck works for OIT remotely in Virginia as a Program Analyst IV in Process Automation. Hobeck’s primary role is administering and working with the OnBase system, a repository for the university’s documents, forms, and more.…
OIT will be performing critical maintenance on all core routers on Sunday, December 14, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. This will be a rolling outage, meaning different areas of campus will experience up to 30 minutes of network disruption during this window. This includes internet and vpn. Thank you for your patience as we…
As part of the University of Alabama’s commitment to proper file management, data security, and compliance with the UA Records Retention Program, all employee H: drives will be permanently removed on February 27, 2026. This decision reinforces our strategic goals for operational efficiency and cost containment, especially as storage costs continue to increase. PLEASE NOTE:…
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be performing an upgrade to the AiM servers beginning January 16 -19, 2026. Please take note of the following details to prepare for the scheduled downtime. Upgrade Schedule: Start: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM End: Sunday, January 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM During this window, the…
In this month’s edition of We Are IT, Justin Brown, a Systems Analyst III with the Office of Information Technology, talks about how he works with programs and the University of Alabama. Brown works with the Collaboration Reporting Team on campus, specifically to work alongside Microsoft and Zoom as an administrator. He serves mainly as…
As the new Instructional Technology Education Program Manager for the Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), Juli Cook plays a pivotal role in shaping how faculty and students engage with digital learning tools. Overseeing the education and outreach team within CIT, Juli is responsible for organizing workshops and trainings that empower instructors to effectively use platforms…
OIT will perform upgrades to the Banner platform starting Saturday, October 26, 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The following related services will be unavailable during the upgrade period: If you have any questions or concerns, contact the IT Service Desk at 205-348-5555 or itsd@ua.edu
OIT will be performing critical maintenance on core routers within the Data Centers on Sunday, October 12, between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There will be intermittent loss of communication with the Gordon Palmer and Ridgecrest Data Centers during this period. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve network reliability and performance.…
