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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.
Remote access through our Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows secure access to college computing and information resources from an off campus location.
Access to the campus network is provided through secure, high speed wireless and wired connections.
Over 400 computers are available on campus for student use in open computer labs, in technology classrooms, and in the MacPhaidin Library.
The online password change service enables a convenient way to change the password of a Stonehill account from anywhere at any time.
IP addresses within the College owned external or internal-only address space are maintained by IT.
The hardware and software required to host the business and instructional applications used at the College are managed and maintained to ensure security, reliability, and performance.
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.
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.
Voicemail allows telephone callers to leave a recorded message that is accessible from anywhere through email and all Teams apps.
myHill is our secure portal that provides simple access to news, information, and online services based on an individual’s role at Stonehill.
Upgrades to college wide systems for point releases may be requested by application managers.
Changes or enhancements to Stonehill processes within Ellucian Banner applications may be requested by application managers.
IT staff members are available for one-on-one and small group consultations with faculty on a variety of topics.
Assistance to coordinate upgrades to departmental systems may be requested by application managers.
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.
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.
A variety of technology equipment is available for short-term loan.
Firewalls are used to block network traffic to reduce the risk of unwanted network intrusions.
Most College event spaces are equipped with audio and video technologies and the ability to connect a laptop to projection.
Changes to Banner data that must be accomplished through SQL scripting may be requested by application managers.
All College classrooms are equipped with audio and video technologies, a podium computer and software to enhance teaching and learning.
Access to Banner, Cognos reports and some departmental information systems is authorized by information custodians and liaisons based on the requestor's job.
New network connections or changes to an existing connection or the location of the jack may be requested.