In IT Together: The Newest Information from IT@UC on Technology Changes at UC

Catalyst

Catalyst is UC’s new student information system. As we prepare for this exciting update, check out these Catalyst tips and tricks for help navigating this new system. The Catalyst team is constantly working to perfect this system to meet your needs!

Catalyst tips and tricks: https://uc.edu/catalyst/resources/catalyst-tips-tricks.html 

Need help finding text books for your classes? Follow the steps below.

1. Go to https://catalyst.uc.edu and login

2. Select the "My Academics" tab

3. Click the "Search for Classes" button under Classes & Schedule

4. Enter your class information

5. Click the textbook icon to the far right of your information

6. Click the" Check Availability" button to go to the Bookstore webpage to order your books online!

* Remember to uncheck the "Show Open Classes Only" box under Class Search

LMS Taskforce

IT is constantly changing. In an effort to solidify ourselves as a leader in IT, the Learning Management System (LMS) Task Force was created to take a strategic look at the LMS market now, so that UC can make the best decision later. 

Learn more about the LMS Taskforce here: https://www.uc.edu/provost/initiatives/elearning/about/strategic-initiatives/lms-task-force.html 

Accessibility Matters

As part of a proactive compliance review, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), assessed the accessibility of the websites and learning management systems operated by the university. To update the sites that were not in compliance, the Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Program, seeded with initial support from the Office of the Provost, will establish and sustain the accessibility of the websites and learning management systems operated by the university.

The EIT Program Team includes representatives from the Office of Student Affairs-Disability Services, Governmental Relations and University Communications, the Office of the Provost, the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning and IT@UC. Other partners include the Office of General Counsel and the Central Purchasing Department.

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