The Division of Information Technology needs your help transitioning all College-owned desktop and laptop computers to Windows 10 by June 2019, in order to comply with Microsoft’s phase out of Windows 7 support. All classroom, lab, and student-area computers have already been upgraded to Windows 10. In addition, all new computers purchased and any computers reimaged are being loaded…Continue Reading Windows 10 Upgrade Now Available
Happy First Day of Classes!
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 Happy First Day of Classes!
Make it a Resolution in 2019 to Stay ‘Cyber’ Safe
Here are a few good online habits for 2019. Happy New Year! 1. Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks to conduct personal business, bank, or shop online. 2. Before submitting sensitive information online, like passwords or payment details, make sure your browser is using https:// 3. If your browser warns you that the website you are…Continue Reading Make it a Resolution in 2019 to Stay ‘Cyber’ Safe
Winter Break Hours
The College of Charleston IT Helpdesk will be operating in a limited capacity Saturday, December 22 through Sunday, December 23 and again Wednesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 30. The IT Helpdesk will be monitoring chat at help.cofc.edu and email at helpdesk@cofc.edu. The IT Helpdesk will not be available via telephone on these days. As always, an on-call technician will be available for faculty and staff emergencies outside…Continue Reading Winter Break Hours
Reminder: Register Now for Self-Service Password Reset
A follow-up to our November message to remind you to register for Self-Service Password Reset. If you haven’t already, take a few minutes before leaving for winter break and register your account for Self-Service Password Reset. We know it’s a busy time of year, but many people leave for break and forget their passwords once…Continue Reading Reminder: Register Now for Self-Service Password Reset
Windows 10 Upgrade Now Available
The Division of Information Technology is working to transition all College-owned computers to Windows 10. The upgrade to Windows 10 must be made in order to comply with Microsoft’s phase out of Windows 7 support. All classroom, lab, and student-area computers have already been upgraded to the new version. In addition, all new computers purchased and any…Continue Reading Windows 10 Upgrade Now Available
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Critical Infrastructure
During week 4 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month we’re providing examples of how the public can play a role in keeping the nation’s critical infrastructure (services essential to our day-to-day lives) safe. Information Technology and Communications are key critical infrastructure sectors (example: the Internet) central to the nation’s security, economy, public health and safety. Here’s…Continue Reading National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Critical Infrastructure
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
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