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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.
New systems may be evaluated and implemented to support a business need that cannot be met using features in the standard college wide suite.
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.
Computers are purchased and maintained through a centralized process that ensures compatibility and benefits from volume pricing while meeting the specific needs of faculty and staff.
Remote access through our Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows secure access to college computing and information resources from an off campus location.
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.
Upgrades to college wide systems for point releases may be requested by application managers.
Domain names for any name ending in stonehill.edu as well as other domain names purchased for Stonehill College are maintained by IT.
myHill is our secure portal that provides simple access to news, information, and online services based on an individual’s role at Stonehill.
Access to Banner, Cognos reports and some departmental information systems is authorized by information custodians and liaisons based on the requestor's job.
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.
A variety of technology equipment is available for short-term loan.
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.
Changes or enhancements to Stonehill processes within Ellucian Banner applications may be requested by application managers.
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.
IP addresses within the College owned external or internal-only address space are maintained by IT.
Announcement Lists provide a single email address to send an email message to a specific College group, like all employees.
All College classrooms are equipped with audio and video technologies, a podium computer and software to enhance teaching and learning.
The telephone system enables internal and external voice communication using Teams Phone to meet the needs of the College.
Microsoft Forms is available through Office 365 to easily create surveys and polls to collect feedback. 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.
IT staff members are available for one-on-one and small group consultations with faculty on a variety of topics.
The hardware, software, and wiring required to provide a robust college wide data network are managed and maintained to support the mission of the college.
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.
The IT Service Desk provides support for computer issues that students have while on campus using standard Stonehill software.