Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a common part of everyday technology. From writing assistants to automated captions, AI tools are helping people work more efficiently and access information in new ways. AI can also support accessibility by improving tools that help people with disabilities interact with digital content. However, AI is not perfect. It should be used thoughtfully to ensure […]
Before submitting a request to purchase or renew digital tools, accessibility must be part of the review process. A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a vendor-completed document that explains how a product meets accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Reviewing a VPAT helps ensure the technology we adopt is usable by individuals with disabilities and aligns with ADA […]
To help maintain the security of the MSUM campus network, IT will be removing Microsoft Office 2019 products from campus computers, as these versions are no longer supported by Microsoft. Office 2019 has not been in use on most campus computers for several years; however, a small number of users still have Visio 2019 installed. To address this, IT will […]
Faculty syllabi are often the first digital documents students encounter in a course. Make sure your syllabus is accessible by using built-in headings, readable fonts, sufficient color contrast, and accessible PDFs or Word files. Small fixes now help us prepare for the DOJ digital accessibility deadline of April 24, 2026 and improve access for all students. Learn more: Core Digital […]
Dragon Community, Our network issues have persisted over the past several weeks without easy resolution from either the campus or system office. To mitigate the issues, we have purchased new equipment and custom-built a second one within the MSUM IT department. We are prepared to install the new solutions over Spring Break, March 9-13. Working on the network lines will require downtime […]