Saturday, August 16, 2008

VC Rooms (STT)

- 146 Conference Room 1A
- BUS 101
- BUS 110
- CAB 304
- TED 101
- TED 114
- TED 115
- TED 213

VC Rooms (STX)

- NWW Great Hall
- NWW 103
- EVC 302A
- EVC 304
- EVC 401
- EVC 713
- EVC 807

Smart Classrooms (STX)

- NNW 102
- EVC 207
- EVC 303
- EVC 305
- EVC 405
- EVC 505
- EVC 716

Please post any concerns.

Smart Classrooms (STT)

Please post any concerns

Labs (STX)

- NWW 120
- NWW 131
- EVC 304
- EVC (Freshman Center)
- EVC 902(Library)

Please post any concerns.

Special message: We are in the process of imaging the computer labs for the Fall semester 2008, which will make available software that has been requested for use in the labs. Office 2003 will be installed in the computer labs on both campuses as part of the image. The Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, which enables conversation between Office 2007 and Office 2003 files, will also be included as part of of the image. Office 2007 will be installed in the computer labs in both libraries, providing an opportunity for users to transition to the new software. Then, in the Spring of '09, all computer labs will be imaged with office 2007. ITS will continue to offer training in the use of Office 2007.

Labs (STT)

- BUS 204E
- BUS 204W
- CAB 103
- CAB 107
- CAB 123
- MDB 103
- Library Computer Lab
- TED 114

Please post any concerns.

Special message: We are in the process of imaging the computer labs for the Fall semester 2008, which will make available software that has been requested for use in the labs. Office 2003 will be installed in the computer labs on both campuses as part of the image. The Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, which enables conversation between Office 2007 and Office 2003 files, will also be included as part of of the image. Office 2007 will be installed in the computer labs in both libraries, providing an opportunity for users to transition to the new software. Then, in the Spring of '09, all computer labs will be imaged with office 2007. ITS will continue to offer training in the use of Office 2007.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Outlook Exchange Mail

Office of the CIO

August 13, 2008
Technology Update

The following communication is provided to update all users on the definition of each of the Outlook Exchange Mailing List and to inform staff that loaning of laptops will be discontinued effective immediately due to limited supply and the need to have lap tops available for instruction and learning. Information and Technology Services will be happy to assist any department or staff member with obtaining a quote for the purchase of a laptop. Please forward your request to the helpdesk at helpdesk@uvi.edu or call ext. 1466 for assistance.

Mailing List:
ALL: Everyone in the UVI domain uvi.edu (with exception of the students).

STT Faculty: This list includes faculty from St. Thomas campus

STX Faculty: This list includes faculty from St. Croix campus

Faculty: This list includes faculty on both campuses

STT Users: This list includes staff on the St. Thomas campus

STX Users: This list includes staff on the St. Croix campus

Staff: This list includes all staff on both campuses


If you have any questions regarding this information you may forward your concerns to the helpdesk at helpdesk@uvi.edu or call us at ext. 1466.


Cherie Wheatley

Logon and Password Process New/Return Students

The Office of the CIO would like to make you aware of changes in the logon and password process for new and returning students. We hope by sharing this information you will be able to assist students with any issues they have. This information is being sent to students via their email address in Blackboard; it is being given to them during orientation sessions; and it is being posted in computer labs and the libraries.

As a result of the first phase of the Identity Management project, which improves security and simplifies the logon process, students are now able to use their banweb nine-digit id to logon to both Blackboard and the UVI network and computer labs. All students, both incoming and returning, will use the default password of “welcomeuvi” for Blackboard and the UVI network. Students will be prompted to change their password the first time they logon to these systems. Students can visit id.uvi.edu for more details on their logons and initial passwords. Once passwords are changed they are not reflected at id.uvi.edu and students will need to call the helpdesk if they forget their passwords.

All student accounts for the UVI network and Blackboard will be activated no later than 8:00 am Monday, August 18, 2008. For returning students, their old accounts will not work. They must use the nine digit id to logon.

The next step in the identity management project is to use a single logon and password for all three systems. Information on this step will be forthcoming from ITS. In the mean time students can use the same password for all systems if they choose. If you have any questions regarding this information please contact our helpdesk at helpdesk@uvi.edu or call ext. 1466.

Examples:
Network/Computer Lab Access (New & Returning Students)
User Name: Nine digit UVI ID number
Password: welcomeuvi
Blackboard Course Management System/blackboard.uvi.edu (New & Returning Students)
User Name: Nine digit UVI ID number
Password: welcomeuvi
Ban Web / BUCSS Services/banweb.uvi.edu
(New Students)
User ID: Nine digit UVI ID number
Pin : Pin number (Birthday YYMM)
(Returning Students)
User ID: Nine digit UVI ID number
Pin : Use existing pin

Student Technology Update

Office of the CIO

August 13, 2008
Technology Update

The following communication is provided to update all users on the definition of each of the Outlook Exchange Mailing List and to inform staff that loaning of laptops will be discontinued effective immediately due to limited supply and the need to have lap tops available for instruction and learning. Information and Technology Services will be happy to assist any department or staff member with obtaining a quote for the purchase of a laptop. Please forward your request to the helpdesk at helpdesk@uvi.edu or call ext. 1466 for assistance.

Mailing List:
ALL: Everyone in the UVI domain uvi.edu (with exception of the students).

STT Faculty: This list includes faculty from St. Thomas campus

STX Faculty: This list includes faculty from St. Croix campus

Faculty: This list includes faculty on both campuses

STT Users: This list includes staff on the St. Thomas campus

STX Users: This list includes staff on the St. Croix campus

Staff: This list includes all staff on both campuses


If you have any questions regarding this information you may forward your concerns to the helpdesk at helpdesk@uvi.edu or call us at ext. 1466.

Thank you.

Cherie Wheatley

UVI Students Email System

Office of the CIO

UVI Student Email System
August 11, 2008

Google Mail is the email service provided to all UVI students. Participation in Google Mail service is optional, however new students who do not have an email address are strongly encouraged to utilize the new Google Mail service as a first choice. Students can request a new email account by contacting the ITS Helpdesk at 693-1466.

Whatever your email preference, it is important that all students update their BUCSS account with their preferred email address. The email address supplied in BUCSS will be used for official UVI electronic communication from faculty, student affairs, and administration.

Benefits of Google Mail:

With Google Mail, students have access to Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Talk. They are also able to collaborate and publish documents with Google Docs, allowing them to share files and collaborate in real-time. If you would like to obtain an email account from UVI please contacts our helpdesk at ext. 1466 and they will be happy to set up your new Google Mail account.

Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ)

What’s the difference between a UVI email account through Google Mail and a Gmail account?
The accounts provided to students through Google Mail are unique to UVI, ending in myuvi.net, instead of gmail.com. This signifies a relationship with UVI.

How does this email system work with Blackboard?
At the beginning of the semester, the email address in BUCSS is written into Blackboard during the course registration process. Students are encouraged to use their preferred email address when registering; how-ever, if one’s preferred email address changes, it is important to update it in BUCSS.

Will students automatically get a UVI email account?
No. Students can request a UVI email account, by Google Mail, by contacting the Helpdesk at 693-1466.

What if students have additional questions about student email?
Students can call the Helpdesk (693-1466) or email the Helpdesk (helpdesk@uvi.edu) with questions about email or any other technology issues.


Cherie Wheatley