No, IT fully supports our Google environment, and intends to keep funding it for the current UM System license cycle (until end of 2025) and plans to renew it again at that time. IT has been actively encouraging removal of accumulated content on Google Drive/Shared Drives as part of the UM Data Retention policies. IT…Continue Reading Is Google going away?
How long can I keep my account after graduation?
University email retention policy states that students are no longer eligible for an account 1 year after their last eligible to enroll semester. There is provision for a one year extension. In practical terms this means: Please do not contact helpdesk ahead of time or immediately after you graduate. You will receive notifications automatically, and…Continue Reading How long can I keep my account after graduation?
Gmail decommissioning – November 1, 2023
The Gmail application and email messages within your Google account have been retained as part of a ‘grandfather’ clause from when Gmail service was shut off for all new users as part of the UM Information Security Policies and standardization effort to reduce support and security exposure for services that are no longer supported by…Continue Reading Gmail decommissioning – November 1, 2023