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The online password change service enables a convenient way to change the password of a Stonehill account from anywhere at any time.
Access to the campus network is provided through secure, high speed wireless and wired connections.
The Hill Alert emergency notification system is used to quickly and efficiently send community members a text message to their cell phone in case of an emergency on campus. It is based on the Rave platform.
The One Button Studio provides students, faculty, and staff with easy-to-use video recording equipment for self-service recordings related to academic work. The studio can be booked by faculty, staff, and students for a variety of purposes, including class assignments, practicing presentations and capturing lectures for viewing online
The IT Service Desk provides support for computer issues that students have while on campus using standard Stonehill software.
All College classrooms are equipped with audio and video technologies, a podium computer and software to enhance teaching and learning.
Software licenses are purchased and installed through a centralized process that ensures compatibility and benefits from discounted and volume pricing while meeting the specific needs of faculty and departments.
Access to Banner, Cognos reports and some departmental information systems is authorized by information custodians and liaisons based on the requestor's job.
Microsoft Teams enables departments, organizations, or groups of people to improve productivity with the ability to share documents, communicate, and much more.
Qualtrics is a self-service online survey platform used for Stonehill academic purposes or college business. It allows users to build and distribute surveys as well as manage data. Gathering data with this simple to use, yet sophisticated software solution is available from anywhere. Microsoft Forms is available through Office 365 to easily create surveys and polls to collect feedback.
IT staff members are available for one-on-one and small group consultations with faculty on a variety of topics.
A Stonehill username and password are used to gain access to most technology services including the campus network, email, the myHill portal, and the Canvas learning management system. The username is created as an account in Microsoft Active Directory and access privileges are based on an individual’s role at Stonehill.
Email is provided to the Stonehill community through the Microsoft Office 365 cloud based platform. Integration with the global address list enables quick access to all Stonehill email addresses while calendar simplifies setting up a meeting.
Lecture capture enables the video capture of a class lecture or presentation using the computer in a classroom or a laptop in an office. The supported lecture capture application, Panopto, is used primarily for instructional purposes. However, it may be used for other purposes like providing training videos or capturing visiting speakers.
IT staff are available by appointment to come to classrooms to assist with a variety of activities. Examples include: assisting with the use of classroom technology; demonstrating the use of lecture capture or video conferencing software; and training students on the use of Canvas, Office365 or other supported software.
Setup of equipment, such as microphones and podiums, are provided by professional staff who may also staff events requiring complex technology configurations and sound engineering.
Printers are available in a variety of locations including computer labs and the Library for students and open areas and department office suites for faculty and staff.
Video recording and streaming services include high-definition digital video recording, live streaming, and online distribution. Services are provided for College events that have a community wide or public audience and are deemed important for the archives.
Firewalls are used to block network traffic to reduce the risk of unwanted network intrusions.
myHill is our secure portal that provides simple access to news, information, and online services based on an individual’s role at Stonehill.
Assistance to coordinate upgrades to departmental systems may be requested by application managers.
Our video conferencing platform, Microsoft Teams, enables online meetings and screen sharing. Teams is also integrated into Canvas for faculty to use within their courses with their students and guests.
A variety of technology equipment is available for short-term loan.
Canvas by Instructure is our learning management system. It provides powerful tools for faculty to present course content, collect student assignments, enable collaboration and manage outcomes. Students benefit from a single online resource to access all their course information.