Month: July 2019

[REMINDER] Multi-factor Authentication: Continued Launch to Faculty and Staff

[Faculty and Staff] Reminder that you can request that multi-factor authentication (MFA) be enabled for your account now, instead of waiting until you are reached later this summer. MFA adds a vital layer of security needed to protect your information and enhances the security of systems at the College from ever increasing instances of phishing…Continue Reading [REMINDER] Multi-factor Authentication: Continued Launch to Faculty and Staff

Introducing the New IT Service Desk – Coming August 2019

The Division of Information Technology would like to introduce the new IT Service Desk. Beginning August 2019, all services previously offered by the IT Helpdesk, Student Computing Support, and Telephone Services will now be provided by one unified team. With the IT Service Desk, students, faculty, and staff will be able to access services by…Continue Reading Introducing the New IT Service Desk – Coming August 2019

Student Instructional Technology Services Blog

[Students] Have you visited the new Student Instructional Technology Services blog? This resource, formerly known as the Student Computing Support (SCS) blog, has been refreshed with the latest information for students on various technology topics. Posts include updates on technology changes, computer recommendations, free software available, printing instructions, and technology tutorials. Students can even visit blogs.cofc.edu/sits/ to…Continue Reading Student Instructional Technology Services Blog

Akindi: IT’S HERE! IT’S FINALLY HERE!

We’d like to officially welcome Akindi, the Scantron alternative, to the College of Charleston. What makes Akindi better than Scantron? It easily integrates with OAKS classlist and the OAKS grade book. You don’t need to buy Scantron sheets, you can print them yourself. You can scan the bubble sheets from any networked scanner on campus….Continue Reading Akindi: IT’S HERE! IT’S FINALLY HERE!

Yammer Learning Opportunities

[Faculty and Staff] It’s Yammer time! Mark your calendars for our July learning opportunities focused on Yammer. Yammer is a social networking platform used campus-wide that allows for instant streamlined discussion, communication around topics of interest, and gathering feedback from colleagues. With multiple options for engagement, Yammer fosters connections within departments, divisions, and beyond. RSVP…Continue Reading Yammer Learning Opportunities

Teams Training Resources Available

Did you miss our Teams trainings last month? No worries, learning resources are still available to you! Visit our training site (training.cofc.edu) for a Microsoft Teams Quick Start Guide that will help you learn the basics. You can also contact our training coordinator (hamtl@cofc.edu) to schedule a Teams training for your office or department, check…Continue Reading Teams Training Resources Available