IT Update News from 08/2021

Workplace Survey Initiatives Update - August 2021

August 12, 2021

Throughout FY21, the ITS Leadership Team and the ITS Climate, Culture, and Inclusion (CCI) Task Force made significant workplace improvements through initiatives derived from the...

Digital/electronic signatures now available for those on health campuses

August 12, 2021

Electronic signature adoption has increased in popularity and need due to remote working and the speedy pace of doing business. The health campuses at Yale have a great need for such a solution on documents such as attestation statements, data use agreements, and federal regulatory compliance...

Blackout window for IT Changes

August 12, 2021

The Change Advisory Board asks individuals responsible for managing changes to keep the following blackout dates in mind while planning and scheduling activities over the next several weeks:

Monday, August 23 through Tuesday, August 31: Student move-in, for those in residence Wednesday,...

Legacy phone system replacement project comes to a close

August 12, 2021

Working on an aggressive timeline, over 1,400 Cisco phone systems were successfully installed, replacing all Nortel, Avaya, and Cortelco telephones. Focused on the Amistad and Seamco buildings, The Anlyan Center, 2 Church Street South, 100 Church Street South, and 40-60 Temple Street, the work...

Staff movement, anniversaries, and new hires - July 2021

August 12, 2021

Congratulations to IT staff who recently celebrated a milestone, moved to a new role, or joined our organization in July. Welcome or congratulate your colleagues using Ycards , Yale’s digital greeting...

Get in on the August cybersecurity awareness action

August 12, 2021

Show your click with caution pride! (August 23-27)

Ready to get in on some cybersecurity awareness action and have a chance to win some cool swag? Join us for two upcoming contests in August!

Have you seen the Click with Caution virtual background? It’s the...

Recap of July 29 Hybrid IT Town Hall

August 12, 2021

On July 29, John Barden welcomed team members back for the first hybrid Yale IT Town Hall, held at Marsh Lecture Hall and live-streamed to staff members at home. The agenda included an overview of what to expect with IT’s return to campus, an update against the strategic plan, and a look ahead...

Several departments transitioned from paper-based faxing to electronic with RightFax

August 12, 2021

As part of the Paperless Office initiative, the Health Sciences Information Services (HSIS) and Telecommunications teams have collaborated to transition several departments from paper-based faxing to electronic faxing with RightFax.

RightFax is an enterprise solution that delivers...

IT welcomes new ECDP cohort

August 12, 2021

The Wolson Early Career Development Program is excited to announce the new 2021 cohort and welcome them to Yale IT. Now in its 9th year, the Wolson ECDP places high-performing recent...

IT Academy - August 2021 upcoming events and training

August 12, 2021

Hosted by the IT Staff Development team, Yale’s IT Academy consists of a robust speaker series , recommended online training offerings, and learning events to support the professional growth...

Cybersecurity Awareness Program: Ready, Set, Grow!

August 5, 2021
Ready to learn simple cybersecurity awareness tips to keep you safe online?

The Yale Information Security Office is pleased to launch our Cybersecurity Awareness Program! The program introduces simple, repeatable actions for the Yale community to take. Your small actions can make a big impact...