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Oct. 10, 2025

Microsoft Access (M 365)

Contract Dates: October 1st – September 30th A database management system that combines the relational Access Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software-development tools. It allows users to create and share database apps without being a developer. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  Microsoft Access (M 365) has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Levels 3 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the…

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Oct. 10, 2025

Lucid Spark

Lucid Spark is an online whiteboard for online collaborative learning and work within Canvas. Brainstorm, collaborate, and bring your best ideas to life. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  Lucid Spark has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Levels 1 and 2 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into student coursework or activities with Restricted and Highly Restricted data is used you must enter…

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Oct. 10, 2025

HonorLock

A remote proctoring service that uses a combination of AI and live proctors to monitor online exams and ensure academic integrity. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  HonorLock has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Levels 3 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into DCL4 Highly Restricted data is used you must enter an IT compliance review ticket for your specific software use and…

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Oct. 10, 2025

Respondus 4.0

Respondus 4.0 is an exam creation tool that allows educators to create and manage exams that can be printed or published directly to learning management systems (LMS). Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  Respondus 4.0 has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Level 1 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into student coursework or activities with Sensitive, Restricted, and/or Highly Restricted data is used…

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Oct. 10, 2025

Canvas Badges

Free microcredentialing service that enables organizations or instructors to automatically issue Open Badges to learners as they complete modules in their Canvas courses. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  Canvas Badges has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Level 1 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into student coursework or activities with Sensitive, Restricted, and/or Highly Restricted data is used you must enter an…

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Oct. 10, 2025

Zoom Protected for Health

Zoom rooms purpose-built to meet the security and privacy standards required by HIPAA by safeguarding the protected health information (PHI) shared within Zoom meetings. How to get the software Support Resources Protected Zoom Quick Start Guide Licensing Info Zoom Terms of Service Your Responsibility It is the user’s responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities. Individuals…

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Oct. 10, 2025

VoiceThread

VoiceThread is a cloud-based application that allows users to create, share, and discuss documents, presentations, images, audio files, and videos, supporting various media types and interactive commenting options. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  VoiceThread has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Level 2 + FERPA only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into DCL3 Restricted or DCL4 Highly Restricted data you must enter an…

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Oct. 10, 2025

Turnitin Feedback Studio

Turnitin Feedback Studio combines plagiarism detection with feedback tools, enabling educators to provide detailed comments and grades on student submissions. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  Turnitin Feedback Studio has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Levels 3 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into DCL4 Highly Restricted data is used you must enter an IT compliance review ticket for your specific software use…

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Oct. 10, 2025

Turnitin

Turnitin is an online plagiarism detection service that checks submitted documents for originality, widely used in educational institutions to prevent academic dishonesty. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  Turnitin has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Levels 3 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into DCL4 Highly Restricted data is used you must enter an IT compliance review ticket for your specific software use…

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Oct. 10, 2025

Hypothesi.is OCR

Hypothesi.is OCR converts images of text into a machine-readable format, allowing users to select and annotate text in PDF documents that were originally images. Important: The software on this page has been reviewed and approved for lower-level data use.  Hypothesi.is OCR has IT Compliance approval for Data Classification Levels 1 and 2 only (See the UM System Data Classification page for more information).  If you are using these tools for business, research or academic use and the data moves into student coursework or activities with Restricted and Highly Restricted data is used you must…