Features
Slack at U-M (U-M Slack) is a collaboration tool that enhances workgroup communications. It provides a searchable platform for individuals and groups to chat in real time, share content and keep conversations organized and accessible from anywhere, anytime.
U-M Slack includes:
- Dedicated channels or workspaces for individual topics, courses, projects or teams
- Direct messaging
- Public channels that anyone can find and join, and private channels that only those invited to can access
- Searchable history in all channels
- Ability to share content in channels
- Slack Huddles for live conversations
- Slack Connect for easy communication with external Slack workspaces
Access
- Go to slack.umich.edu.
- Click Sign in with U-M Weblogin and sign in with your uniqname and U-M password.
- Click I Agree to accept the Slack Terms of Service.
- Click View Details on the appropriate tab under Workspaces at University of Michigan.
- Click Launch in Slack. You are now a member of U-M Slack.
More Information
Sensitive data can be sent via Slack. However, you are responsible for using Slack appropriately and ensuring appropriate precautions for sensitive data in U-M Slack. Check the U-M Slack Sensitive Data Guide for more information. Refer to the Support for U-M Slack ITS page for additional documentation about using Slack.
For additional information about instructional tools, contact [email protected].