Presenter: Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost

Format: Presentation

If you are a staff person who is involved with the faculty promotion, tenure, and reappointment (PTR), or promotion and reappointment (PR) processes, then this session is for you. We will cover the basics of UConn's reporting system, Interfolio.  We will also touch on the upcoming migration of data from HuskyDM to Interfolio's Faculty Activity Reporting module (FAR) and its impact on the PTR process and utilizing Interfolio’s PTR module.

Device required: No

Presenters: Laurie Neal & Jim Luther, ITS

Format: Presentation and Workshop Combo

Learn about common tactics used by cybercriminals and the resources available to you to defend against them. You will walk away with knowledge and tools to best manage and protect key aspects of your digital life. This session will be part lecture, part workshop. Laptops or mobile devices are highly recommended but not required.

Device required: Laptops or mobile devices are highly recommended but not required.

Presenters: Jeremiah Macht, David Denuzzio, & Thomas DeVito, University Business Services

HuskyBuy beginners will be introduced to using HuskyBuy for their Purchasing needs. The University Business Services (UBS) Center of Excellence (CoE) team will guide you through setting up user profiles and notifications to make the purchasing process more efficient. We will go over HuskyBuy roles and related responsibilities along with the entire shop to pay process to include on boarding suppliers, placing requisitions and purchase order amendments.

If time allows, we would like to go over step by step in creating a requisition and a purchase order amendment. Please feel free to bring your laptop and work on your actual orders. Our team would be happy to assist you in person!

Device required: Yes

Presenters: Jessica Henderson & Jordan Gardiner, ITS

Format: Presentation

Learn Kuali Build essentials! This session is for individuals that would like to build applications in Kuali Build. New and existing builders are welcome! We will introduce Kuali Build and discuss best practices, permissions, and useful features, such as data lookups.

Device required: No

Pro tip: You are not required to attend the second session, but you will have the opportunity to gain more advanced skills.

Presenters: Josh Boggis & Josh Jones, ITS

Format: Workshop

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of how to effectively use OneDrive and SharePoint for improved collaboration and productivity, as well as detail the integrations between the two platforms. Attendees will learn how to seamlessly access and share files across devices with OneDrive, ensuring they can access their work anywhere, anytime.

We will dive into the use of SharePoint as a document storage library, essential for enhancing document management and team collaboration. Participants will learn how to organize, store, and share documents efficiently, ensuring that team members have easy access to necessary files anytime. We will cover best practices for setting up and managing SharePoint document libraries, including permissions, version control, and integration with OneDrive for offline access. The session will also demonstrate how to use SharePoint’s search capabilities to quickly locate documents and how to optimize your document library for maximum productivity. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the skills to leverage OneDrive and SharePoint to their full potential in their daily work routines. Please make sure to bring your laptop and mobile device as this is an interaction session.

Device required: Yes

Presenters: Brian Dunnigan & Musa Jatkowski, ITS

Format: Presentation

Website creation shouldn't be hard. In this session, we will provide an overview of how to build a site in Aurora, UConn's Web Content Management System. We'll cover how to get started by requesting an account and how to publish with our go-live process. Throughout the session, we’ll cover some tips and tricks that will help you build with ease.

Device required: Optional

Presenter: Megan Clark, ITS

Format: Presentation

Don’t just use Outlook; master it!

• Learn how to take advantage of built-in organizational tools like flags, categories, and Microsoft To-Do to keep yourself and your communications on track.
• One-on-one scheduling, big meetings, or reserving a meeting location – Outlook does it all! Outlook offers features that can help you plan and schedule your events of (almost) any size.
• Shared calendars help your teams schedule and coordinate meetings. Find out how you can add that calendar and other shared resources to your own Outlook for easier management.

Device required: Optional

Presenters: Nancy Patrylak, Alyssa Wojcik, Bryon Moore, & Martin Dzenis

Format: Presentation

The best way to avoid Concur turbulence is to know the basics! This presentation will cover an intro to Concur, our policies, and best practices. This session is perfect for those just entering the world of Concur, as well as those who want to brush up on the fundamentals.

Device required: No

Presenter: Mike Oatley, ITS

Format: Presentation and workshop

Workshop assistants: Jessica Henderson, Lou Begue & Jordan Gardiner

Improve your Kuali Build apps! ITS will build an app on the fly. Attendees can improve their Kuali Build form and workflow building skillsets.
Bring your questions!

Device required: Yes

Pro tip: If you plan to follow along during the demo, please be sure you have completed a Kuali Build Access Request Form by June 3rd.

Presenters: Josh Boggis & Josh Jones, ITS

Format: Workshop

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of how to effectively use OneDrive and SharePoint for improved collaboration and productivity, as well as detail the integrations between the two platforms. Attendees will learn how to seamlessly access and share files across devices with OneDrive, ensuring they can access their work anywhere, anytime.

We will dive into the use of SharePoint as a document storage library, essential for enhancing document management and team collaboration. Participants will learn how to organize, store, and share documents efficiently, ensuring that team members have easy access to necessary files anytime. We will cover best practices for setting up and managing SharePoint document libraries, including permissions, version control, and integration with OneDrive for offline access. The session will also demonstrate how to use SharePoint’s search capabilities to quickly locate documents and how to optimize your document library for maximum productivity. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the skills to leverage OneDrive and SharePoint to their full potential in their daily work routines. Please make sure to bring your laptop and mobile device as this is an interaction session.

Device required: Yes

Presenters: Meera Nair & Dan Jakubiak, ITS

Format: Workshop

By now, you probably know that you can use Teams to chat and host online meetings, but… there is so much more you can do. Teams can be a central hub of collaboration for you. In this session, find out how to:

• Create a Team for a project
• Use advanced chat tools, like Polls and Loop and other chat tools.
• Take your meetings to the next level with breakout rooms, recordings, transcripts, and attendance

Device required: Optional

Pro tip: Attendees should have some experience using Teams.

Hosts: Nancy Patrylak, Alyssa Wojcik, Bryon Moore & Martin Dzenis

Format: Open Lab

Hit a bump in the road? Bring your laptop and your questions to the experts! This open lab will give you the chance to ask specific questions pertaining to Requests and Expense Reports. To make the best use of the time, please be sure that you have all receipts and documents needed on your laptop. Let us help you conquer Concur!

Device required: Yes

Pro tip: Open to users of all levels of experience.

Presenter: Tristan Jones, ITS

Format: Demonstration

How does this work? Have you ever asked yourself this question in a university-supported classroom and conference room? I'll give you a demonstration of how to use the tech in the room, from the microphones to the camera.

Device required: No

Presenter: Megan Clark, ITS

Format: Presentation

Don’t just use Outlook; master it!

• Learn how to take advantage of built-in organizational tools like flags, categories, and Microsoft To-Do to keep yourself and your communications on track.
• One-on-one scheduling, big meetings, or reserving a meeting location – Outlook does it all! Outlook offers features that can help you plan and schedule your events of (almost) any size.
• Shared calendars help your teams schedule and coordinate meetings. Find out how you can add that calendar and other shared resources to your own Outlook for easier management.

Device required: Optional

Presenters: Laurie Neal & Jim Luther, ITS

Format: Presentation and Workshop Combo

Learn about common tactics used by cybercriminals and the resources available to you to defend against them. You will walk away with knowledge and tools to best manage and protect key aspects of your digital life. This session will be part lecture, part workshop. Laptops or mobile devices are highly recommended but not required.

Device required: Laptops or mobile devices are highly recommended but not required.

Presenters: Jeremiah Macht, David Denuzzio, & Thomas DeVito, University Business Services

HuskyBuy beginners will be introduced to using HuskyBuy for their Purchasing needs. The University Business Services (UBS) Center of Excellence (CoE) team will guide you through setting up user profiles and notifications to make the purchasing process more efficient. We will go over HuskyBuy roles and related responsibilities along with the entire shop to pay process to include on boarding suppliers, placing requisitions and purchase order amendments.

If time allows, we would like to go over step by step in creating a requisition and a purchase order amendment. Please feel free to bring your laptop and work on your actual orders. Our team would be happy to assist you in person!

Device required: Yes

Presenters: Jessica Henderson & Jordan Gardiner, ITS

Format: Presentation

Learn Kuali Build essentials! This session is for individuals that would like to build applications in Kuali Build. New and existing builders are welcome! We will introduce Kuali Build and discuss best practices, permissions, and useful features, such as data lookups.

Device required: No

Pro tip: You are not required to attend the second session, but you will have the opportunity to gain more advanced skills.

Presenters: Josh Boggis & Josh Jones, ITS

Format: Workshop

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of how to effectively use OneDrive and SharePoint for improved collaboration and productivity, as well as detail the integrations between the two platforms. Attendees will learn how to seamlessly access and share files across devices with OneDrive, ensuring they can access their work anywhere, anytime.

We will dive into the use of SharePoint as a document storage library, essential for enhancing document management and team collaboration. Participants will learn how to organize, store, and share documents efficiently, ensuring that team members have easy access to necessary files anytime. We will cover best practices for setting up and managing SharePoint document libraries, including permissions, version control, and integration with OneDrive for offline access. The session will also demonstrate how to use SharePoint’s search capabilities to quickly locate documents and how to optimize your document library for maximum productivity. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the skills to leverage OneDrive and SharePoint to their full potential in their daily work routines. Please make sure to bring your laptop and mobile device as this is an interaction session.

Device required: Yes

Presenter: Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost

Format: Presentation

If you are a staff person who is involved with the faculty promotion, tenure, and reappointment (PTR), or promotion and reappointment (PR) processes, then this session is for you. We will cover the basics of UConn's reporting system, Interfolio.  We will also touch on the upcoming migration of data from HuskyDM to Interfolio's Faculty Activity Reporting module (FAR) and its impact on the PTR process and utilizing Interfolio’s PTR module.

Device required: No

Presenters: Nancy Patrylak, Alyssa Wojcik, Bryon Moore, and Martin Dzenis

Format: Presentation

The best way to avoid Concur turbulence is to know the basics! This presentation will cover an intro to Concur, our policies, and best practices. This session is perfect for those just entering the world of Concur, as well as those who want to brush up on the fundamentals.

Device required: No

Presenter:Mike Oatley, ITS

Format: Presentation and workshop

Workshop assistants: Jessica Henderson, Lou Begue & Jordan Gardiner

Improve your Kuali Build apps! ITS will build an app on the fly. Attendees can improve their Kuali Build form and workflow building skillsets.
Bring your questions!

Device required: Yes

Pro tip: If you plan to follow along during the demo, please be sure you have completed a Kuali Build Access Request Form by June 3rd.

Presenters: Karen Skudlarek & Alex Pappas, ITS

Format: Presentation and Workshop Combo

Accessibility is crucial for ensuring that everyone can access and use digital content effectively. This workshop will empower participants to create more inclusive online experiences. We will demonstrate tools available to test websites and content for accessibility and how to correct common accessibility issues. Bring your laptop to test it on your websites and files.

Device required: Optional

Pro tip: It would be helpful if participants have access to either a website on Aurora (WordPress) or bring content they create for the websites (PDF, Word, etc.)

Presenters: Meera Nair & Dan Jakubiak, ITS

Format: Workshop

By now, you probably know that you can use Teams to chat and host online meetings, but… there is so much more you can do. Teams can be a central hub of collaboration for you. In this session, find out how to:

• Create a Team for a project
• Use advanced chat tools, like Polls and Loop and other chat tools.
• Take your meetings to the next level with breakout rooms, recordings, transcripts, and attendance

Device required: Optional

Pro tip: Attendees should have some experience using Teams.