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  • Carolina Key Passwordless Login

    What is it? UNC-Chapel Hill is moving toward passwordless logins with a new option called Carolina Key. When you use Carolina Key, you will be using your device’s built-in security features, such as facial and fingerprint recognition. You can also set up a  PIN. Carolina Key, used with your Onyen, streamlines single sign-on by eliminating the need for a password and two-step verification, while enhancing University digital security. Carolina Key works with all web-based applications… Read More about Carolina Key Passwordless Login.

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  • Carolina Residence Halls Welcome Wi-Fi: ResNet Wireless Upgrade

    For years students sought Wi-Fi access in their individual rooms, and in 2013 the University Budget Committee identified funding for this long- awaited service. As a result, all on-campus University dorms now have full wireless coverage to satisfy the needs of students who come to school with numerous Wi-Fi-hungry devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop computers, and video-streaming consoles. Project completed faster than expected With support and encouragement from the Residence Hall Association, ITS and… Read More about Carolina Residence Halls Welcome Wi-Fi: ResNet Wireless Upgrade.

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  • Carolina Talent Performance Appraisals

    Phase I of Carolina Talent Performance was implemented last year, but the performance appraisals were still being done on paper forms. For the 2021-2022 performance period, we are implementing online performance appraisals in Carolina Talent along with with additional changes related to: Second level manager signatures HR checkpoint review step Employee Self Assessments Automation of currently manual task creation Non-compliance reporting and procedure Comments on Development Plans  

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  • CarolinaGO: Mobile App

    CarolinaGO, the official University mobile app for UNC-Chapel Hill, is now used by some 10,000 members of the campus community. The app enables students, faculty and staff to easily access resources such as dining options, a campus map, walking directions, bus routes and campus events. It also is the only native mobile platform for Sakai and ConnectCarolina. Through this mobile version of ConnectCarolina, students can conveniently add or drop classes, view class schedules, change emergency… Read More about CarolinaGO: Mobile App.

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  • Credit Bearing Certificates

    What is it? The University is looking to expand and centrally manage certificate programs within the Graduate School by updating ConnectCarolina and creating a central administration model for graduate credit-bearing certificate programs. Why are we doing it? Credit-bearing certificate programs are currently managed in multiple units. This project aims to develop a common administration platform so the Graduate School can manage programs in one space. Ultimately, centralizing programs is critical to support the University’s goal… Read More about Credit Bearing Certificates.

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  • Data Mart Optimization

    What is it? The purpose of the data mart optimization project is to streamline processes and provide a way for end users to maintain the mapped values between UNC Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and the UNC System Office data marts. Why are we doing it? Currently, the data mapping between UNC-CH and the UNC System Office is maintained by developers, and requests for changes are dependent on the developers’ availability. This project will create an interface… Read More about Data Mart Optimization.

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  • Decommission ADFS Infrastructure for M365 Authentication

    When UNC migrated to Microsoft 365, we implemented an on-premises infrastructure called “Active Directory Federation Services” (ADFS) to support authentication into Microsoft 365. ADFS addressed security concerns around syncing passwords into the Azure Active Directory Cloud service, but it also created an on-premises dependency for Microsoft 365 and technical debt. Note: Technical debt can be defined as “incomplete configurations or deployments of technology that have been on the books, but due to lack of resources… Read More about Decommission ADFS Infrastructure for M365 Authentication.

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  • Dimensionalisation of Warehouse Data

    This project will develop the Enterprise Data Warehouse’s most-used data sets in a more efficient type of schema called a “star schema” data model. The new tables and views will be available for internal use within the data warehouse, enabling the team to better serve customers. Projected Completion Date: March 31, 2023  

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  • DUO Universal Prompt

    Duo is one of the multi-factor authentication tools that the University uses to keep UNC’s systems safe and stay ahead of security threats. In February 2022, Duo released a new version of its web-based prompt that improves accessibility and can automatically send to the last authentication method you used to authenticate — speeding up the process. The new version has a different look with some changes in functionality so the change will be noticeable to… Read More about DUO Universal Prompt.

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  • Duo Universal Prompt Readiness Project

    What are we going to do? Duo is ending support for the Traditional Prompt on March 30, 2024. This project is focused on updating the UNC applications impacted by this change by moving to Duo’s Universal Prompt or alternate solution. Why are we doing it? This project is crucial as individuals may be unable to use some applications and services where Duo is used as the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) tool potentially impacting their daily work,… Read More about Duo Universal Prompt Readiness Project.

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  • Email and Onyen Namespace

    What are we going to do? This project is focused on establishing clear and consistent rules for email aliases at the University to prevent collisions and misrouting, and to create consistency that improves the security of our IT credentials. We’ll ensure that Onyen holders receive matching email aliases without allocating them to others. Why are we doing it? Our goal is to simplify things for University staff. We’re working on reducing technical complexities related to… Read More about Email and Onyen Namespace.

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  • Enhanced Email Security for University Retirees

    What is it? ITS is updating how University retirees access their emails. Instead of using the Outlook desktop application, retirees will now use their web browser to access their email. This change will not impact retirees’ ability to access UNC email on mobile devices. Why are we doing it? This change enhances the security of retirees’ accounts, which still have access to University information. By limiting the emails stored on personal devices, we can better… Read More about Enhanced Email Security for University Retirees.

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