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Announcement Lists provide a single email address to send an email message to a specific College group, like all employees.
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.
All College classrooms are equipped with audio and video technologies, a podium computer and software to enhance teaching and learning.
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.
myHill is our secure portal that provides simple access to news, information, and online services based on an individual’s role at Stonehill.
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.
Firewalls are used to block network traffic to reduce the risk of unwanted network intrusions.
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.
The online password change service enables a convenient way to change the password of a Stonehill account from anywhere at any time.
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.
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.
Access to the campus network is provided through secure, high speed wireless and wired connections.
Assistance to coordinate upgrades to departmental systems may be requested by application managers.
Wireless Communication Devices are purchased and maintained through a Stonehill Verizon Wireless corporate account that benefits from volume pricing while meeting the specific needs of staff.
Remote access through our Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows secure access to college computing and information resources from an off campus location.
IP addresses within the College owned external or internal-only address space are maintained by IT.
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.
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.
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.
Over 400 computers are available on campus for student use in open computer labs, in technology classrooms, and in the MacPhaidin Library.
Changes or enhancements to Stonehill processes within Ellucian Banner applications may be requested by application managers.
The telephone system enables internal and external voice communication using Teams Phone to meet the needs of the College.
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.