Category: Faculty

June Faculty and Staff Online Learning Opportunities

In these one-hour Microsoft OneDrive (cloud-based storage), Teams (collaboration), and Yammer (internal social network) online trainings IT will share best practices and fundamentals. Faculty and staff can email hamtl@cofc.edu for links to join. Microsoft Teams – June 15 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Online Microsoft OneDrive – June 18 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30…Continue Reading June Faculty and Staff Online Learning Opportunities

May Faculty and Staff Online Learning Opportunities

In these one-hour Microsoft OneDrive (cloud-based storage), Teams (collaboration), and Yammer (internal social network) online trainings IT will share best practices and fundamentals. Faculty and staff can email hamtl@cofc.edu for links to join. Microsoft Teams – May 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Online Microsoft OneDrive – May 19 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Online…Continue Reading May Faculty and Staff Online Learning Opportunities

Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Creative Suite Now Available for Personal Computers

Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Creative Suite are now available, at no cost, to College of Charleston students, faculty, and staff for temporary use on personal computers through May 31, 2020 to assist with learning, teaching, and working remotely. The Adobe Acrobat Pro version allows you to create, edit, sign, and convert most PDF files to Word documents. The Adobe Creative Suite includes visual and…Continue Reading Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Creative Suite Now Available for Personal Computers

Password Changes: Extended Expiration and Character Length

In our continued efforts to strengthen account security, the Division of Information Technology has implemented two important changes to passwords. These changes apply to, but are not limited to, MyCharleston, Microsoft O365, and Google accounts. Password expiration has been extended. You will now only be prompted to change your password every 450 days. The maximum…Continue Reading Password Changes: Extended Expiration and Character Length

Update Your Privacy Settings

Tomorrow is Data Privacy Day! A good time to review, and change if needed, your privacy/security settings. Don’t know where to find them? Here’s a helpful list with direct links to find these settings on popular devices and online services (like Uber, Lyft, Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Music, FitBit, and more)….Continue Reading Update Your Privacy Settings

MyAnalytics Learning Opportunities

[Training Opportunities] Microsoft MyAnalytics uses data-driven insights to help you create better work habits. The app lets you explore your work patterns and suggests ways to work smarter, like setting aside focus time on your calendar. With help from the MyAnalytics dashboard and weekly email digest, the app gives you the power back to control…Continue Reading MyAnalytics Learning Opportunities

Request a Technology Training

[Faculty and Staff] Do employees in your department need help learning a specific technology application like Microsoft Teams, Forms, Planner, or OneDrive? Information Technology training staff can come to you! You can request a technology training for your entire office or department on our training page. Visit training.cofc.edu and click ‘Request a Training’….Continue Reading Request a Technology Training

IT Service Desk Winter Break Hours

The College of Charleston IT Service Desk will be closed December 24, December 25, December 31, and January 1. The IT Service Desk will be operating in a limited capacity December 21 – 23 and December 26 – 30, and will only be monitoring chat at http://help.cofc.edu and email ITServicedesk@cofc.edu. The IT Service Desk will…Continue Reading IT Service Desk Winter Break Hours

IT Service Desk Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

[REMINDER] The College of Charleston IT Service Desk will be closed on Thursday, November 28. On Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 the IT Service Desk will be operating in a limited capacity and will only be monitoring chat help.cofc.edu and email itservicedesk@cofc.edu. The IT Service Desk will not be available via phone on these days….Continue Reading IT Service Desk Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

2019 Annual Report

The Division of Information Technology has published its 2019 Annual Report. The report is a brief snapshot of some of the services Information Technology at the College of Charleston provides, along with highlights of key initiatives where we’ve partnered with different areas across campus. To view the report, please visit it.cofc.edu/annual-report.  …Continue Reading 2019 Annual Report