Accessibility Tip: Avoid Images of Text

Images that contain text are often used in graphics, announcements, or promotional materials. While these images may look visually appealing, they can create accessibility barriers if the text is not available in another format. Screen readers cannot read text that is embedded inside an image. This means people who rely on assistive technology may miss important information if it only […]

Workday URL changing April 25, 2026

Dragon Colleagues, The MN State System Office has informed us the Workday platform is being moved to a new URL on April 25, 2026. The current Workday URL will no longer work after that date. IT will be updating the existing links on the MSUM website and Employee Home. New Workday URL:https://wd115.myworkday.com/minnstate/login.htmld Please update your Workday links after April 25: […]

Accessibility Tip: A Quick Accessibility Check Before You Publish

As deadlines approach, it’s easy to focus on finishing content and overlook accessibility. Taking a few minutes to review accessibility before publishing a document, presentation, or webpage can help ensure everyone can access the information. Even small adjustments can make a significant difference for people using assistive technology. Quick Accessibility Checks Before publishing digital content, take a moment to review […]

Accessibility Compliance Deadline Postponed

Dragon Community, Our MSUM Digital Accessibility Subcommittee would like to share the most current update related to digital accessibility compliance. On Monday, 4/20, the U.S. Department of Justice extended the current ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance deadline. The deadline has shifted from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. While this extension provides additional time, it does not change […]

Network Performance

Information Technology is currently addressing ongoing campus network issues. The team is actively working to identify and mitigate the cause and is making progress toward resolution. We appreciate your patience and will share updates as more information becomes available.