Category: Communications

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Cybersecurity in the Workplace

Week 3 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on cybersecurity in the workplace. No matter your role at the College, you are an important line of defense in keeping the organization safe online. Stay vigilant to threats and keep these best practices in mind. Don’t click on a link or open an attachment if you suspect…Continue Reading National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Cybersecurity in the Workplace

Check CougarAlert Settings Ahead of Potential Inclement Weather

As College leadership continues to monitor and prepare for potential inclement weather from Hurricane Michael, and to ensure that you receive future CougarAlert notifications by your preferred method, we ask that you please log into MyCharleston and review your CougarAlert settings. CougarAlert is the emergency notification system the College uses to send important information to students, faculty, staff and…Continue Reading Check CougarAlert Settings Ahead of Potential Inclement Weather

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Careers is Cybersecurity

It’s Week 2 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the topic is careers in information security. With our cyber world expanding, the shortage of cybersecurity professionals remains a concern. Are you a college student interested in technology, or perhaps a parent with tech-minded kids, maybe a teacher or counselor who advises on career paths? Consider the job…Continue Reading National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Careers is Cybersecurity

Scantron – Hours of Machine Availability

The scantron machine that was previously located in Addlestone Library 336 has been removed so that the space could be repurposed. We have been struggling to find another location that would accommodate the machine with appropriate security and user support. For the foreseeable future, the machine will be moved to the 5th floor of the…Continue Reading Scantron – Hours of Machine Availability

Information Technology Loaner Equipment Program

Did you know that the Division of Information Technology has a loaner program to facilitate the short-term use of technology equipment to faculty and staff? You could use this service to check out a projector to bring to a conference; borrow a laptop to work on while your computer is being repaired by the Helpdesk;…Continue Reading Information Technology Loaner Equipment Program

Information Technology Hurricane Preparedness Guide

As we all keep an eye on Hurricane Florence, now is the time to prepare. – Update your CougarAlert emergency contact information in MyCharleston. – Update your Emergency Evacuation Plan information in MyCharleston. – Back up College-related files to OneDrive (faculty/staff) and Google Drive (students). – Protect your computer equipment. – Know which applications might…Continue Reading Information Technology Hurricane Preparedness Guide

IT Ambassadors Information Sessions

[Faculty and Staff] Do your colleagues and associates around campus recognize you as the go-to person for help with technology issues? If so, the College of Charleston Division of Information Technology is developing a new program, IT Ambassadors, that might interest you. The program is designed for technically inclined faculty and staff who would like…Continue Reading IT Ambassadors Information Sessions

Update CougarAlert Information

Happy first day of classes! The beginning of each semester is a great time for students, faculty and staff to log into MyCharleston (my.cofc.edu) and make sure phone numbers and email addresses listed in CougarAlert are up to date. The College uses this system to provide emergency notifications to campus….Continue Reading Update CougarAlert Information

Hurricane Preparedness

Campus Community, With hurricane season now upon us, we encourage you to review the IT hurricane preparedness guides for faculty, staff and students available at http://it.cofc.edu/emergency-preparedness. These guides were created to help you prepare accordingly in the event of a hurricane.  Please carefully read the recommendations provided and take the necessary steps to help ensure that you…Continue Reading Hurricane Preparedness