Be Alert to Phishing Scams

Last month, all students, faculty, and staff were sent a reminder about staying alert for phishing scams. These scams often claim your email account will be shut down, advertise “too good to be true” jobs, or promise expensive items for free. In most cases, cybercriminals are after your money or personal information that could give them access to your bank account.

If you are an ETSU employee or student worker and haven’t completed the required annual training, login to the KnowBe4 Training Website to complete it. The 15-minute training is designed to help you recognize common cyberattacks, such as phishing and other social engineering tactics.

If you’re a student but not an ETSU employee, we still encourage you to strengthen your knowledge on cybersecurity by reviewing the Four Ways to Stay Safe Online section of the cybersecurity awareness page.

For additional tips, visit the Cybersecurity Awareness page.

Thank you for protecting yourself and ETSU from cyber threats!

Fall Esports Schedule

The ETSU Esports fall season is here! There are two options to watch: attend in person in The Cave Esports Arena or stream live on Twitch. From fast-paced matches in Overwatch 2 and Rocket League to intense battles in VALORANT, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and iRacing, every competition will be streamed with live commentary. Typically, matches are played on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. View a full schedule on the ETSU Esports Instagram (@ETSUEsports) or on Twitch.

Upgrade to Windows 11

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. To ensure security and compatibility, ETSU will block all Windows 10 devices from connecting to the campus network starting November 15, 2025. This change applies to both students and employees. Faculty and staff using Windows 10 should upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible to avoid disruptions. For information and instructions, visit the Windows 11 upgrade page. Students may contact the ITS Help Desk for assistance. 

Online Course Development

Academic Technology Services provides support and resources for faculty developing online courses. Whether you need one-on-one guidance from an instructional designer, media-rich how-to guides, or access to faculty compensation opportunities for first-time online courses, ATS is here to help. 

Print Assessments in D2L

A long-requested feature is now available in D2L: instructors can print quizzes directly from the system. This makes it easier to create accessible versions of assessments, keep hard-copy records, or save a PDF backup. For instructions on how to utilize this new feature, visit our step-by-step guide. 

ITS Special Projects Team

The ITS Special Projects team plans, builds, and supports multimedia classrooms, conference room technology, and other innovative projects across campus and remote sites. They also manage the regular replacement of computers in Technology Access Fee (TAF)-sponsored labs over a four-year cycle, ensuring that students and faculty have access to the latest software and hardware. Their newest project is a system-wide classroom upgrade initiative. Upgrades include introducing a student camera, enhanced audio, and HDMI or USB-C plug-in availability on all classroom devices. Twenty-four classrooms have already been upgraded, with the full project scheduled for completion by the 2027–28 academic year.

ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS

FOR FACULTY

Brave New World: What To Do About Generative AI

October 10 @ 10:00 AM 

Join Academic Technology Services and ETSU's Center for Teaching Excellence to explore how generative AI tools like ChatGPT work, what they mean for academic integrity, and how you can bring them into your classroom. 

D2L General Support

October 17 @ 1:00 PM

Drop by Room 118 in Sherrod Library for personalized support cleaning up your gradebook, setting up your Final Exam in D2L, preparing new courses, or exploring available data.

FOR NURSING STUDENTS

ProjectConcert Support for Nursing Students

November 4 @ 1:00 PM

Gain the skills to access and use this online platform with confidence throughout your 

clinical experience. The workshop covers topics from onboarding and logging hours to 

evaluations, reporting, and more. Complete a short survey upon registration to highlight 

your needs so the workshop can be tailored to you.  

Mastering ProjectConcert Reports: Clinical Hours & More

November 18 @ 11:00 AM

Designed specifically for students enrolled in graduate-level nursing programs, this workshop introduces the ProjectConcert reporting tools that help students track progress, save clinical documentation, and prepare to apply for certification. 

To view a full list of workshops, visit the ATS Training page.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

D2L Resource Page 

ITS has created a one-stop page to make your work in D2L easier. This resource brings together guides, tutorials, and answers to common questions, all designed to help you get the most out of the platform. This page is part of the Resources Hub, a comprehensive, searchable collection of guides, videos and support materials.

The Cave: Where ETSU Students Level Up

Led by Coach Jeff Shell and Production Coordinator Leigh Nutter, ETSU’s Varsity Esports program has multiple teams, all supported by a state-of-the-art training facility in The Cave Esports Arena. The Cave is a hub for competitive gaming; at its center is a massive 32-foot video wall that showcases live esports tournaments, streamed on Twitch with on-site play-by-play announcing. There are multiple ways for students to get involved – gamer or not! In addition to players, students can join the production team and put their digital media, communication, and related skills to use! Contact esports@etsu.edu for more information or to get involved!

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