Introduction
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.
Capabilities, Benefits and Key Features
Features
- Integrated Email Invitations: Send and receive calendar invitations directly through your Miami University email
- Secondary Calendars: Create additional calendars for specific events or purposes
- Resource Calendars: Reserve shared resources like projectors, vehicles, or rooms
- Shared Calendars: Collaborate with teams by sharing calendars
- Appointment Slots: Set up and manage appointment times
- Event Reminders: Receive notifications for upcoming events
- Out-of-Office Messages: Indicate availability to others
- Auto-Complete Invitees: Easily add attendees with auto-complete functionality
- External Scheduling: Coordinate meetings with individuals outside the organization
- Customization: Enhance your calendar with available Google Labs features
Benefits
- Enhanced Communication: Streamlines scheduling and meeting coordination
- Accessibility: Access your calendar from any location with Internet connectivity
- Collaboration: Facilitates teamwork through shared calendars and resource scheduling
- Efficiency: Reduces scheduling conflicts and improves time management
Service Boundaries and Constraints
- Resource Availability: Resource reservations are subject to availability and may require approval
- External Coordination: While external scheduling is supported, some features may be limited when coordinating with non-Miami University individuals
Eligibility and Audience
This calendaring service is available to:
- All enrolled students
- Faculty members
- Staff members
- Retirees
- Emeriti
- Courtesy Accounts
Getting Started and Support
Accessing Google Calendar: Visit http://calendar.google.com/ and log in using your Miami credentials
Support Resources:
Need Help?
For assistance, contact IT Help at 513-529-7900 or initiate a chat session via Miami IT Chat