AI @ SHSU - Stay on Top of Email with Copilot in Outlook
Microsoft Copilot in Outlook helps you manage your inbox efficiently. It can summarize long email threads, suggest replies, draft messages, and help prioritize tasks. Copilot turns your email from a time-consuming chore into a streamlined workflow.
💡 Note: Some features, like drafting emails that summarize multiple threads or integrating action items into Planner/To Do, require the Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. All SHSU users have access to built-in Copilot features like summarizing threads and suggested replies.
Real-World Use Cases at SHSU
Faculty
- Summarize long student emails or committee threads into key points.
- Draft polite responses to multiple recipients quickly.
- Organize emails related to research projects or course materials.
Staff
- Prioritize incoming messages and flag actionable items.
- Draft follow-up emails after meetings or events.
- Convert email threads into tasks in Planner or To Do (licensed users).
Students
- Summarize messages from group projects or advisors.
- Draft clear, professional emails for class or administrative purposes.
- Track deadlines and follow-up items from emails.
How Copilot Can Help You
- Summarize email threads into key points.
- Suggest replies or complete drafts based on your prompt.
- Flag and organize emails by priority.
- Draft emails for follow-up or coordination (licensed users).
- Turn messages into actionable tasks in Planner or To Do (licensed users).