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Summary
The university’s only approved web conferencing standard is Microsoft Teams.
Standardizing on Microsoft Teams enables the university to provide support, deliver a consistent user experience, maintain secure and compliant systems, ensure accessibility for all users and optimize technology spending and resource allocation.
To ensure compliance with this standard:
- Employees are not permitted to use other platforms to conduct virtual meetings for teaching, business, collaboration, etc.
- Installing or using non-standard web conferencing platforms is not allowed on university-owned devices and networks.
Frequently Asked
- Can I attend external meetings using non-standard web conferencing platforms?
- We understand that some external meetings may be hosted on other platforms. Zoom, Webex, and other commonly used web conferencing tools offer browser-based versions that allow participants to join meetings without installing any software.
- Why can’t I use the platform I prefer?
- Using unapproved platforms introduces risks related to data privacy and security and compliance with institutional policy.
Key Related Polices
This list includes key related policies, but others may also apply depending on the context.