The start of term is a busy time for everyone, including our systems and websites. Targeted communications are in place to help things go smoothly. Students will be encouraged to print or take a screenshot of their class schedule. Faculty (and departments) will be asked to minimize changes to classes and to send an email to affected students when a change is necessary.
These actions can reduce traffic to MyU and provide back-up plans in case issues do arise. For questions, contact Carin Anderson-Thoms (ande8670@umn.edu).
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Duo to be required for University sign-in
Duo two-factor authentication will soon be required at University sign-in for all current students, faculty, staff, POI, and sponsored accounts. This requirement will go into effect starting November 1, 2018, but won’t require action until the time of your annual password reset. For example, if your next password reset is in March 2018, you will not be required to enroll in Duo until then.
At the time of your password reset, you will either enroll in Duo if you haven’t already or set your current Duo enrollment to be required for all University logins, and set a 16+ character password (but it can be simple, without special symbols). Once you are enrolled in Duo and have set a 16+ character password, annual password resets will no longer be required.
OIT recently added the feature to allow Duo to “Remember me for 7 days”, which will help minimize the number of times you need to authenticate with Duo.
Duo affects the UMN sign-in page, which is the gateway to many of the University applications we use every day including MyU, G Suite, Canvas, etc. There are multiple types of devices you can use for Duo authentication. Learn more about Duo, or about the changes going into effect November 1.
At the time of your password reset, you will either enroll in Duo if you haven’t already or set your current Duo enrollment to be required for all University logins, and set a 16+ character password (but it can be simple, without special symbols). Once you are enrolled in Duo and have set a 16+ character password, annual password resets will no longer be required.
OIT recently added the feature to allow Duo to “Remember me for 7 days”, which will help minimize the number of times you need to authenticate with Duo.
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| Screenshot of Duo authentication showing 'Remember me for 7 days' checkbox |
Duo affects the UMN sign-in page, which is the gateway to many of the University applications we use every day including MyU, G Suite, Canvas, etc. There are multiple types of devices you can use for Duo authentication. Learn more about Duo, or about the changes going into effect November 1.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Thank you for contributing to the Student Success Fund
We had a great picnic last week and were able to raise $1642 for the Student Success Fund (nearly 20% more than last year)! The number of donations also increased with a total of 92. Thank you for all your giving and participation in the raffle. Students directly benefit from your generosity.
All items from the raffle have been distributed to their respective winners (see the list).
All items from the raffle have been distributed to their respective winners (see the list).
IDP reviews due in August
Complete your Individual Development Plan (IDP) during the month of August, making sure to meet with your supervisor to discuss it. If the process is new to you, read more on the ASR Intranet.
As you work on your IDP, remember that asrsupervisors.umn.edu is available with resources and advice about how to get the most out of conversations about professional development.
As you work on your IDP, remember that asrsupervisors.umn.edu is available with resources and advice about how to get the most out of conversations about professional development.
No more mid-year reviews
In the past, ASR has conducted formal, documented mid-year performance appraisals around this time of year. We will no longer do mid-years, and will do annual appraisals only (in April). Everyone is still encouraged to have a mid-year check in.
Since we aren’t documenting work at the mid-year spot, we encourage you to keep a running list/document over the year of your work and contributions to assist with writing the annual appraisal when it is time. You can learn more about the performance appraisal process on the ASR Intranet.
Since we aren’t documenting work at the mid-year spot, we encourage you to keep a running list/document over the year of your work and contributions to assist with writing the annual appraisal when it is time. You can learn more about the performance appraisal process on the ASR Intranet.
ASR’s strategic plan
Sue’s latest monthly recap video introduced a strategic plan that has been in development for the past seven months. This plan will be reviewed in greater detail at the September In-Service (9/27). Until then, we thought it might be helpful to share a little more background.
Using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) model as a starting point, the directors focused on establishing 10-year targets in three particular areas:
You can learn more about the EOS model at eosworldwide.com.
Using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) model as a starting point, the directors focused on establishing 10-year targets in three particular areas:
- Achieving student success targets
- Improving the employee experience within ASR
- Enhancing systems and processes
You can learn more about the EOS model at eosworldwide.com.
ASR-IT director search update
Two candidates have been selected as finalists to move to the second round of the interview process for the ASR-IT director position. In addition to meetings with ASR leadership, these candidates will deliver a 30-minute presentation about their vision for leading ASR-IT, if offered the position. All ASR staff are invited to attend these presentations. Candidate names and resumes will be shared two days in advance. You will be able to share feedback via a form after the presentation.
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