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The Personally Owned Computer Support service at Miami University provides walk-in support for students, faculty, and staff with personally-owned devices through the Tech Support Lounge. Located in the east wing of the Armstrong Student Center, our trained staff offer guided assistance to help resolve a wide range of common technical issues, ensuring a smooth and productive technology experience.
Student, faculty, and staff are invited to identify and report barriers to inclusion that you encounter in Miami's technology.
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The Accessible Technologies service, provided by the AccessMU Center, works to ensure equal access to digital resources for all members of the Miami University community, including students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. The service offers guidance on creating accessible digital content, procuring accessible technology, and utilizing assistive tools to enhance inclusivity.
Miami University utilizes an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to integrate and manage core institutional processes, including human resources, finance, payroll, procurement, and student information. In 2024, the university transitioned from its legacy Banner system to Workday, a modern, cloud-based ERP platform. This transition aims to enhance operational efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience for faculty, staff, and students.
Miami University provides approximately 90 channels of entertainment, information, and educational television programming via streaming and a more traditional cable television in very limited situations. All students living in residence halls have automatic access to the Miami University - personal streaming service. The Miami University Community streaming service is available in select common areas or administrative conference rooms, or individual faculty or staff offices. Traditional cable television service still available in a limited number of buildings (Marcum conference center and some athletic facilities)
The Software service at Miami University provides access to standalone applications that support teaching, learning, and administrative functions. These applications are distinct from software that is part of larger service offerings (e.g., Canvas for LMS or Zoom for web conferencing) and are evaluated for accessibility, security, and compliance to meet institutional needs.
Any application used for university business (administration, teaching, or learning) that is not a codified part of an Enterprise Service like Google for Education, Canvas, Workday, etc must be reviewed for legal terms, accessibility, and data security and privacy
myMiami is Miami University’s central web portal that provides aggregated personalized information and links to various university systems and resources. myMiami acts as a one-stop shop for all members of the Miami community.
IT Services installs video cameras and cabling infrastructure and manages storage of video data. Physical Facilities department is responsible for approval for any video camera installed on campus and will direct IT with approved installations.
Miami's Information Security Office (ISO) offers the following guidance and considerations for navigating the use of AI in the classroom and in offices across our campuses. Miami University supports the use of Generative AI models: Google Gemini Chat, Zoom AI Companion, and Webex AI Assistant, all available for use with your Miami credentials.
This service enables Miami University departments to securely scan, store, and retrieve official university documents in digital form. Built on the Banner Document Management System (BDM), it supports access to institutional records that must be preserved for operational, legal, or historical reasons. While many records are now managed in systems like Workday or Slate, BDM remains essential for accessing and managing legacy content.
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) employs encryption and other security means to secure your data when using your computer through public network access (wired or wireless) off campus. Miami University offers Miami VPN for current members of the Miami community and guests alike through Cisco AnyConnect.
The IT Service Management (ITSM) service at Miami University provides a structured framework for delivering and supporting IT services across the institution. ITSM ensures that technology services are aligned with business needs, delivering consistent value through standardized processes and best practices. More information on the design and implementation of service management at Miami can be found in our ITSM knowledge base.
Miami University provides Workflow Tools to help departments and teams automate, track, and manage business processes that require approvals, task coordination, or data collection. These tools reduce reliance on paper forms and manual tracking, streamline communication, and improve efficiency across a wide range of university functions.
Miami University's Content Management System (CMS) empowers departments and units to create and manage web content that aligns with the university's branding and accessibility standards. This service facilitates the development of websites tailored to various audiences, including prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. Miami websites are all managed on the Cascade platform using navigation and branding provided by University Communications. It is also possible to have your own wordpress site for organizational, faculty/staff, or departmental use that still uses approved Miami templates.
Miami University offers Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) and Tableau for reporting. IT Services provides support for the use of OAS, while assisting with Tableau licensing.
The Wi-Fi service provides a secure wireless connection to Miami’s network and the Internet. It is available in 100% of Miami’s indoor spaces on all campuses, and key areas outdoors.
Wi-Fi is one of the most important network utilities IT Services provides to the University. As more coursework and administrative actions take place online, it’s imperative to have access to a robust, reliable network capable of handling heavy load.
The Identity and Access Management (IAM) service at Miami University provides secure and reliable access to university resources by managing user identities and permissions. IAM ensures that students, faculty, staff, and authorized guests can securely access the systems and services they need while maintaining compliance with security policies and data protection standards.
Miami University’s Learning Management System (LMS), powered by Canvas, provides a centralized platform for delivering online, hybrid, and in-person courses. The LMS supports faculty, staff, and students by offering tools for course content delivery, communication, assessments, and collaboration to enhance the learning experience.
Miami University provides email services via Google Workspace (Gmail), offering a secure and reliable communication platform for students, faculty, and staff. Whether for departmental communications, event notifications, or official university updates, our targeted email services offer flexible options for one-to-many messaging through Google Groups, Listserv, and Emma (for marketing purposes).
Allows departments and divisions to make data-informed, proactive decisions using institutional data through OAS or independently through Tableau.
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.
The Institutional End User Computing service at Miami University ensures faculty and staff have access to reliable computing devices and support for their academic and administrative work. This service encompasses the deployment, management, and lifecycle support of laptops, desktops, and peripherals. Delivered through a decentralized model, this service relies on close collaboration between centrally managed IT support and department-specific IT staff to align on common standards and best practices while allowing flexibility for departmental needs.
Miami University offers High Performance Computing (HPC) services, frequently called the RedHawk Research Cluster, to support research. teaching, and data-intensive projects that require advanced computing power beyond what a typical desktop or laptop can provide. HPC enables users to run large-scale simulations, analyze big data sets, and process complex scientific calculations efficiently and securely.