Communications

Services (7)

Communication Platforms

Slack and Google Meet are communication and collaboration tools primarily used by staff at Miami University. This instance of Slack is delivered by IT Services and provides real-time collaboration and video conferencing services via Slack and Google Meet, offering secure, dynamic platforms for faculty and staff. Designed to enhance teamwork and streamline daily operations, these tools provide digital workspaces for instant messaging, file sharing, and virtual meetings, making it easy for university teams to connect from anywhere.

Call Center

Miami University's Call Center Service enabled Miami managed Interactive Voice Response systems (IVR) that empowers departments and administrative offices to efficiently manage high volumes of incoming and outgoing telephone communications. Whether it's assisting students, addressing inquiries, or streamlining departmental operations, this service ensures responsive and organized phone-based interactions.

University Phones

Phone services that support a variety of phone technologies including hardware/software phones, faxes, and call centers.

Calendaring

Miami University provides a collaborative calendaring service through Google Calendar, enabling students, faculty, and staff to efficiently manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and reserve resources. This service facilitates seamless communication and organization within the university community.

Electronic/Digital Fax Processing

The Electronic/Digital Fax Processing service enables Miami University faculty, staff, and students to send and receive faxes directly from their computers, eliminating the need for traditional fax machines. This service streamlines document transmission, supporting both internal and external communications in a secure and efficient manner.

Emergency Communication

Emergency notification provides services to the university community via cell phone, text messages, and email. The system, "Miami Emergency Text Messaging System", will be available to Miami University students, faculty, and staff on all Ohio campuses.

Email

Miami University provides email services via Google Workspace (Gmail), offering a secure and reliable communication platform for students, faculty, and staff. This service includes essential tools such as email, calendar, and contacts to facilitate seamless communication across the university as well as tools to distribute a single electronic mail message to multiple recipients, whose email addresses are maintained in one central list.