IT TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Following Rob Kelly's enlightening Mendoza Exchange post that introduced the "One Mendoza" concept and encouraged us to think collectively as a College, it's only fitting to consider the tools that shape our daily experiences.

In our continuous endeavor to support your work and uphold the mission of our esteemed institution, we are excited to reiterate and share with you the transformative potential of three exceptional tools: Google Suite, Slack and Monday.com. Some of these tools, such as Slack and Monday.com, are currently being utilized by our staff to increase efficiency and communication within and across teams. Although our faculty members may not be the primary users of these tools, their indirect contribution through enhanced efficiency and communication benefits the entire Mendoza community.

Google Suite: Collaboration and Innovation
Google Suite, now known as Google Workspace, is more than just a suite of applications; it's a dynamic force that drives collaboration, innovation and productivity. With Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and more, you are empowered to work seamlessly and unleash your creative potential from any location — be it real-time co-editing of documents, streamlined email communication or effortless data storage and sharing. Google Workspace streamlines your daily tasks and fosters collaboration within our community.

Slack: Communication and Collaboration
Slack is the hub for communication, where ideas flourish and teamwork thrives. This robust tool offers real-time messaging, file sharing and seamless integrations with many apps and services. With the ability to have dedicated channels for different projects, teams and interests, Slack enables efficient and organized discussions that transcend departmental boundaries. You'll streamline your communication, reduce email clutter and enrich collaboration, which makes the app an invaluable addition to your professional toolkit.

Monday.com: Simplifying Work Management
The complexity of work management becomes simplified with Monday.com. This user-friendly platform lets you plan, track and manage projects and daily tasks. Whether you're coordinating program development, organizing research initiatives or overseeing administrative duties, Monday.com equips you with customizable workflows, task assignments and visual tracking of your work. It's your key to managing projects more efficiently and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, we must take advantage of these tools' immense power to drive innovation, foster collaboration and elevate productivity. These platforms will empower us to better serve our students, support our colleagues and further the continued success of our institution.

Mendoza IT (MIT) applauds your dedication to our Mendoza community and is eager to embark on this enhanced collaboration and productivity journey together. We are fortunate to have an exceptional IT team (Yes, I am biased) ready and willing to assist you with any of these tools. MIT will continue to serve faculty and staff throughout the College through improved processes and resources.

Please feel free to call us at 631-7896 or email us at mendozit@nd.edu for your consultation or additional resources to support your work.

Best regards,

Chris

Chris Fruehwirth
Director of Mendoza IT