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Required Zoom Software Updates

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Zoom logoBeginning November 1st, Zoom will require updates to their software to ensure it is no more than nine months behind the current version, at any given time. From that point on, users will be prompted to update their software when using the platform should their version fall behind this nine-month window.

To prepare for the new schedule and avoid service disruption, we recommend you update to the latest release prior to November 1st.  Please see our How-To article on updating Zoom or reach out to the Service Desk for assistance.

Zoom Pronouns

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Zoom has made sharing your personal pronouns in Zoom meetings simpler and more flexible. To take advantage of the new pronoun feature, make sure your computer has the latest version of Zoom and add your pronouns to your Zoom profile by:

  1. Open a browser, go to https://simmons.zoom.us, and log in.
  2. When you profile loads, click the Edit link to the right of your name.
  3. Scroll down to the Pronouns field and enter your pronouns as you would like them to appear in Zoom.
  4. Select how you would like to share your pronouns.
  5. Click Save.

When you join your next meeting, Zoom will display your pronouns according to the method you selected in your profile.

Zoom releases new versions of its client software on a regular basis. You can install any available updates from within the Zoom client. If you need assistance, please contact the Service Desk.

Important Zoom Update

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Effective Sunday, April 25th, Zoom will be enabling new features in the Zoom for GSuite/Google Calendar Add-On that will prompt all users to reauthorize Google’s access to contacts and the directory.  Users will only need to reauthorize once. Reauthorization will be required in order to continue using the add-on’s schedule meetings functionality.  If the user declines the reauthorization, the Zoom for GSuite/Google Calendar Add-On will no longer be able to schedule meetings.  

Introducing: Zoom

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Simmons Technology is excited to announce Zoom – our new web conferencing solution to replace GoToMeeting. Zoom services will begin later this month, with the official switch from GoToMeeting taking place on May 31st.

Why are we switching to Zoom? As general best practice, the Simmons Technology Business Solutions Office evaluates campus wide technology services every three years. Seven months ago, we began the evaluation process of GoToMeeting. We distributed an RFP to five vendors and have narrowed down the finalists to Zoom and GoToMeeting. We concluded that Zoom offers more control over meetings that could maximize the remote learning experience. These features include:

  • Simpler intuitive user interface
  • Greater screen and webcam sharing capacity
  • Virtual breakout rooms
  • Virtual waiting room
  • Delegated scheduling privileges
  • More control over cloud recording/sharing
  • Seamless Simmons Moodle integration

To learn more about Zoom, we will be holding two information sessions:

  • May 7th 12:30pm – 1:30pm in Kotzen (L001) 
  • May 8th 11:30am – 12:30pm in C103

If you are interested in receiving personal assistance with Zoom, we will be having drop-in sessions during the following dates:

  • May 6th – May 10th, 3pm – 5pm in L330

Additionally, Zoom offers excellent free online resources about its features and services:

Questions or concerns about Zoom? Contact Ken Chan, Business Solutions Analyst.