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Discover how DSA is embracing AI responsibly—using approved tools like Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity while protecting university data. Learn how clear guidance, security-first practices, and a new AI Community of Practice are helping Student Affairs move forward together.

Personal devices make it easier to stay connected to Texas A&M work—but they also come with shared responsibility. Learn how to use BYOD safely and responsibly while protecting university data, privacy, and compliance.

Learn how DSA IT’s evolving risk assessment program is strengthening security, compliance, and resilience across Student Affairs. Explore what’s changed since 2025 and what departments can expect as risk management becomes more structured, collaborative, and proactive.

An overview of the DSA initiative to replace the current RemoteApp-based admin environment—what’s known, what’s missing, and why it matters. Explore this placeholder page to track emerging details as the project moves from informal references toward formal definition.

Personal devices make it easier to stay connected to Texas A&M work—but they also come with shared responsibility. Learn how to use BYOD safely and responsibly while protecting university data, privacy, and compliance.

Learn how DSA IT’s evolving risk assessment program is strengthening security, compliance, and resilience across Student Affairs. Explore what’s changed since 2025 and what departments can expect as risk management becomes more structured, collaborative, and proactive.

Your workstation will undergo a weekly maintenance window to keep it secure, updated, and performing reliably. To ensure updates apply correctly, restart your computer at the end of each workday and leave it powered on and connected over the weekend.

Technology Services – Student Affairs is making changes to our weekend maintenance policy. Starting January 17th, 2026, a new weekly maintenance window will be introduced during which all managed workstations will receive scheduled updates and restarts every Friday and Saturday at midnight.

Texas A&M is transitioning to a new Adobe licensing model to reduce costs and improve access. The update includes a grace period through November 4–5, 2025, and introduces streamlined options for Acrobat Pro, Adobe Express, and Creative Cloud.

The Risk Assessment Project focuses on strengthening IT security by cataloging systems, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing remediation plans. Spanning October to December 2025, it ensures compliance with institutional policies and Texas DIR security standards through structured inventory, evaluation, and reporting phases.

Discover the complete timeline for the new Student Affairs website, expected to launch on November 13th, 2025. Get answers to frequently asked questions and additional details.

A new Mersive Solstice Pod has been installed in Room 229 to enhance wireless collaboration and screen-sharing capabilities. This upgrade supports seamless connectivity for meetings, presentations, and group work across devices.

Texas A&M University Technology Services has successfully streamlined email systems across the Division of Student Affairs. The initiative standardized vanity email addresses into a unified format, improving consistency and efficiency for staff, student employees, and shared mailboxes. This transformation, completed in October 2025, followed a structured schedule and phased approach to ensure a smooth transition across all units.

The Windows 11 Migration project ensures all devices are upgraded to Windows 11 before Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. This initiative enhances security, compliance, and performance across the organization.

The Filex update introduces a secure, scalable platform for transferring large or sensitive files, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FERPA standards. It replaces the legacy system with enhanced features like CAS authentication, automatic encryption, and extended storage options for improved user experience.

Technology Services will be performing scheduled updates on DSA computers over the weekend to ensure systems remain secure and up to date. These updates are automated and require no action from users, minimizing disruption to work activities.

The Windows 10 End of Life Project ensured a smooth transition to Windows 11 before support ended on October 14, 2025. All remaining Windows 10 devices were removed from the network by October 31, securing compliance and protecting organizational systems.

Technology Services is rolling out the Elastic Agent service across PC and Mac devices within the Division of Student Affairs. The deployment will occur in scheduled phases by department, with no disruption to users and no action required once installed.

Interested in purchasing CoPilot for Microsoft 365 or learning more about it? Visit the M365 Co-Pilot Info Page and click the “additional fee” link to begin, or log into the IT Self-Service Portal and select “Software” to place your order.

Adobe Acrobat Sign is a cloud-based e-signature service that empowers campus members to send, sign, and manage documents securely from any device. Helpful resources—including login instructions, FAQs, user guides, and support contacts—are available to get you started quickly.

Our IT Service Portal is now available! Users can easily enter and track their own support tickets through a user-friendly portal, making it simpler to get help when needed.

Starting September 3rd, 2024, employees with Apple computers can defer most application and OS updates for up to 30 days, after which updates will be automatically applied. Critical security updates may still be forced when necessary.

The Windows 11 deployment for the Technology Services Department at Texas A&M University starts on July 12th and ends on October 25th, 2024. Check out when your department is set to receive the upgrade!

Learn the best ways to properly share documents with your team and which methods are best for personal use.

These tips can help you make the most out of your Windows 11 experience!

Explores the advancements in generative AI since ChatGPT’s inception, focusing on Texas A&M University’s endorsement of Copilot, the significance of prompt engineering, and strategies for businesses to navigate and capitalize on the evolving landscape of AI innovation.

Discusses the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in daily life, covering its applications across various domains, such as healthcare, finance, and entertainment, and emphasizes the importance of staying updated with AI advancements to understand its implications and leverage its potential effectively.

Discover how DSA is embracing AI responsibly—using approved tools like Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity while protecting university data. Learn how clear guidance, security-first practices, and a new AI Community of Practice are helping Student Affairs move forward together.