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An explanation of how Microsoft Teams organizes work into channels, how permissions work across teams and channels, and where files are stored in the linked SharePoint site. Covers standard, private, and shared channels, owner and member roles, the folder structure behind Teams, managing channel settings, and best practices. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.

One table collecting the limits that apply to files in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive at Bowdoin: file size, path length, item counts, sharing link and guest expiration, and how long deleted files are kept. Also covers how to structure Teams and channels, how to name files so they do not fail to sync, how to connect Teams files to your computer, and what happens when a Team goes inactive or someone leaves the College. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.

Best-practice guidance for departments reviewing and cleaning up shared network department drives as part of a migration to Microsoft Teams. Covers using the folder inventory spreadsheet, prioritizing large and old content, applying retention guidelines, handling sensitive data, and building a simple cleanup action plan.

This article gives folder and file best practices for working with Claude Cowork and Claude Code on a Bowdoin-managed account. It recommends a single dedicated working folder kept in your Documents folder, which syncs to OneDrive through Known Folder Move for automatic cloud backup and cross-device access, plus a simple per-project layout, clear file names, and what not to place in a folder you connect to Claude.

Best practices for Bowdoin faculty and staff to minimize calendar syncing issues in Microsoft Outlook, including guidance on delegates, meeting management, and recurring appointments.