Practice Safe Computing while Telecommuting

The Practice Safe Computing while Telecommuting training session slides and video are now available on the Technology Employee Remote Work Resources website. Working remotely introduces increased online threats such as identity theft, phishing and scams, and non-secure remote work environments.  Learn how to protect yourself and keep university data safe while working remotely. Tips to securely handle university data…

Advanced Qualtrics Training

Advanced Qualtrics Training When: Friday, April 17 from 10 to 11 am Where: Zoom: https://ship.zoom.us/j/197313763 Topics to include: ·       Advanced modifications ·       Workflow solutions ·       Data and Analysis ·       Reporting ·       Distribution and Communication Training will be provided by the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment RSVP not required Please reach out with any questions or…

Farewell to Adam Roth

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in wishing Director of Facilities Management and Planning, Adam Roth, well as he leaves the university for another position.  We thank Adam for his significant contributions to the buildings, grounds, and infrastructure of the campus during his time here at Ship. Shippensburg University’s Associate Director of Maintenance and Operations, Jeffrey…

Fighting a pandemic from the frontlines

“This is real. Take your safety and the safety of other seriously,” said Devon Heberlig ’11, director of the Division of Emergency Planning and Safety Operation for the Department of Human Services. Heberlig has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania since the start of the year. His job is to plan,…

Deloitte keeps Ship software engineering students working as a team, even though apart

Turning problems into opportunities is what engineers do, so it made perfect sense that Dr. Carol Wellington’s software engineering students seamlessly pivoted online while working with Deloitte this semester. The class was in the midst of developing software features for Deloitte when the remainder of the spring semester went to distance learning. Fortunately, Deloitte wanted…

Shippensburg Mayor proclaims “Fly the American Flag for Unity”

Join Shippensburg’s mayor in showing our unity during this time. In an official proclamation, “Fly the American Flag for Unity” Mayor Kathy Coy, is asking all in the community to fly American flags in a demonstration of unity and peace, and in support of citizens, first responders, healthcare workers, businesses and government leaders for their…

Zoom security best practices

With the recent rise in use of web conferencing platforms, there have been concerns expressed worldwide about platform security. Configuration of all web conferencing platforms balances security with ease of use. The easier to use, the less secure and vice-versa. Use the following steps to help ensure security of the Zoom platform. Steps to Secure Zoom…

Updated Notice of Nondiscrimination and Contact Information for the Title IX Coordinator

In accordance with guidance from the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Shippensburg University publishes an annual notice of nondiscrimination and contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators. The university distributed that notice to the campus community at the start of the academic year; however, under the current pandemic, a…

“Water Tensions Across the World” is one of many research topics at Minds@Work

Researchers are resilient. Although the celebration looks a little different for this year’s annual Minds@Work student research conference, students agree: it needs to happen. Sophomore Seth Edwards is one of many students to present research virtually during Minds@Work from April 20-24. The dual political science and communication/journalism major will discuss “Water Tensions Across the World:…

US News & World report ranks Ship MBA Online among the best

Shippensburg University’s online MBA program recently received a major boost in the published ratings by U.S. News & World Report. The popular graduate program from the John L. Grove College of Business is now ranked No. 1 for faculty qualification among the 14 State System universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2020 MBA…