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 […]
PowerPoint slides can be a powerful way to support learning and communication. But when slides aren’t designed with accessibility in mind, they can create barriers for users with visual, cognitive, or motor disabilities. This short 2‑minute video provides one example of how inaccessible slides can disrupt the user experience: User Impact of Inaccessible PowerPoints. Follow these best practices to work […]