Microsoft's new version of MS Office was made available in August 2007 and is now available in ITS managed User Rooms, Information Commons and Registrar scheduled Smart Classrooms.  Office 2007 features a redesigned interface and new file formats among other changes.  Due to these changes, ITS encourages the University community to attend a training session to obtain an overview of the changes from previous versions.  Please also read the documentation that has been collected and provided online.  Reviewing this documentation will help ensure a smoother transition to using this new software.

MS Office 2007 Documentation and Training Schedule

FACULTY and STUDENTS: Due to differences in Office 2007 and its predecessors, faculty and students using WebCT and/or Blackboard should familiarize themselves with the new file formats.  Please read the Faculty Technology Resources recommendations for using Office 2007 for online course materials so you will successfully share MS Office 2007 files.

Using Microsoft Office 2007 with WebCT & BLS and how to facilitate file sharing

FOR STUDENTS ONLY: Microsoft is offering eligible students a discounted price for MS Office Ultimate 2007.  The Microsoft web site has more information.

http://www.microsoft.com/education/ultimatesteal.mspx