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Managing Student Absence Requests with aPlus+ Attendance in Canvas (Instructors)

Created On: 06/09/2025 in Canvas & Learning Tools Canvas Help for Faculty and Staff Grading & Attendance

This article describes aPlus+ Attendance for Wharton faculty use. Students should see Getting started with aPlus+ in Canvas (Students) . aPlus+ Attendance is a Canvas-integrated attendance-tracking tool that enables teaching teams to manage st...
Data Classification and Management Standard

Created On: 06/04/2025 in Information Security Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

1. Penn Data Classification The Penn Data Classification framework categorizes university data into three levels based on sensitivity and potential impact if exposed or misused. However, Wharton refines the Moderate Risk category into tw...
Identity and Access Management Standard

Created On: 06/04/2025 in Information Security Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

1. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this document is to establish the Identity and Access Management (IAM) Standard at Wharton. It aims to protect school resources, ensure secure access to systems, and maintain compliance with applicable r...
Navigating aPlus+ Attendance in Canvas (Instructors)

Created On: 06/03/2025 in Canvas & Learning Tools Canvas Help for Faculty and Staff Grading & Attendance

Wharton instructors can use aPlus+ Attendance in Canvas to track and manage student attendance, project check-in codes, handle absence requests, and generate reports. This guide covers navigation, session setup, syncing with Canvas, and classroom projection tips.
Slack Guidelines

Created On: 04/24/2025 in Information Security Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

Slack is a powerful tool for workplace communication and collaboration. However, proper usage is essential to ensure professional, secure, and efficient interactions. Follow these guidelines to make the most of Slack while maintaining compliance...
Exception Standard

Created On: 04/24/2025 in Information Security Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

To submit an Exception Request, click here . 1. Purpose and Scope This Exception Standard outlines the process for requesting, assessing, approving, and managing risk-based exceptions to Penn policies, Wharton's Inform...
Vulnerability Management Standard

Created On: 04/24/2025 in Information Security Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

1. Purpose This Standard is intended to provide high-level responsibilities and timelines for Continuous Vulnerability Management and Monitoring. It addresses both Patch Management and Vulnerability Management. This standard aligns with an...
Faculty Offboarding To-Do List

Created On: 04/23/2025 in Personal Computing & Devices

Essential offboarding checklist for Wharton faculty departing the school, including steps for data management, equipment return, and account transitions.
Faculty Whartonization Guide

Created On: 04/23/2025 in Personal Computing & Devices Setting Up & Managing Devices

To ensure your laptop and mobile devices are set up according to Wharton best practices, follow the steps below. If you have questions or would prefer in-person assistance, please contact our Support team . Faculty use the Microsoft-bas...
Virus and Threat Protection at Wharton

Created On: 04/17/2025 in Information Security Technical Security Guides

The University of Pennsylvania offers threat protection and antivirus software solutions for faculty, staff, and students for both managed and unmanaged computers. How To Protect Yourself Against Viruses Be Aware of Sites & Attachments As compu...