Environment
U-M Slack
Issue
- How does a graduating student or retiree retain access to a U-M Slack workspace after leaving the university and having their account deactivated?
- How does a Workspace Admin grant a graduating student or retiree access to their workspace if they will need access beyond graduation/retirement?
Resolution
The graduating student/retiree must consult with the applicable Workspace Admins regarding the best course of action if they need access beyond graduation/retirement. If the Workspace Admin(s) agree that the graduating student/retiree should retain access to their workspace, there are two options for granting them access:
- If they only need access to one channel, invite them as a single-channel guest.
The individual will need to provide the Workspace Admins with a non-UMICH email address. The admins will then send a single-channel guest invite to that email address. (Refer to Adding Non-UMICH Email Addresses as Guests to a U-M Slack Channel for more information.)
- If they need access to the entire workspace, request a departmental sponsorship for the individual.
Departments and units can sponsor people who have a relationship with U-M, which requires them to have a uniqname and access to some computing services. Sponsoring a graduated student/alum or retiree will allow them to gain access to U-M Slack, as long as they are assigned as an Academic Affiliate or Other University Affiliate. The Workspace Admin will need to submit a request for sponsorship from their departmental sponsorship administrator or the ITS Service Center. Refer to the MCommunity Sponsorship page for more information.
Additional Information
Eligibility for a U-M Slack Account (Slack Access)
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.