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On August 5, Information Technology Services (ITS) enabled descriptive tags for WSU Qualtrics surveys. All surveys, including those created prior to August 5, must follow the new tag process for successful publishing, which ensures survey organization, reporting, and equitable billing to each college.

WSU implemented this change due to the growing cost of the Qualtrics software package, with FY26 costs for CAHNRS expected to rise significantly due to non-academic use. To reduce future cost for CAHNRS, please seek alternatives to Qualtrics for non-academic response surveys. Alternative form and survey tools are available through WSU licensing, including:

–             Microsoft Forms

–             WordPress … » More …

Effective this July, Washington State University (WSU) is restricting the use of downloadable Microsoft Office 365 applications for certain user groups.

WSU Administrative Professional, Civil Service, paid faculty, and students are not affected by this change, and will continue to be able to download and install the Microsoft Office suite through the Microsoft 365 website or via their local IT support and use the desktop applications.

However, the downloadable Microsoft Office desktop applications will no longer be offered to WSU emeritus faculty, affiliates (external WSU partners), courtesy (unpaid) employees, or hourly employees. These individuals will be provided licensing for the online versions of the … » More …

On August 5, Information Technology Services (ITS) enabled descriptive tags for WSU Qualtrics surveys. All surveys, including those created prior to August 5, must follow the new tag process for successful publishing, which ensures survey organization, reporting, and equitable billing to each college.

WSU implemented this change due to the growing cost of the Qualtrics software package, with FY26 costs for CAHNRS expected to rise significantly due to non-academic use. To reduce future cost for CAHNRS, please seek alternatives to Qualtrics for non-academic response surveys. Alternative form and survey tools are available through WSU licensing, including:

–             Microsoft Forms

–             WordPress … » More …

Effective this July, Washington State University (WSU) is restricting the use of downloadable Microsoft Office 365 applications for certain user groups.

WSU Administrative Professional, Civil Service, paid faculty, and students are not affected by this change, and will continue to be able to download and install the Microsoft Office suite through the Microsoft 365 website or via their local IT support and use the desktop applications.

However, the downloadable Microsoft Office desktop applications will no longer be offered to WSU emeritus faculty, affiliates (external WSU partners), courtesy (unpaid) employees, or hourly employees. These individuals will be provided licensing for the online versions of the … » More …