Information Technology Services (ITS) Contact Information:

• ITS Homepage: Find more information about our services on our homepage.
• Email: For assistance, contact us at help@siue.edu.
• Phone: Reach out to us at (618) 650-5500.
• Knowledge Base: Explore our Knowledge Base for further guidance.
• Blackboard: Learning Management System.

Faculty Computer Initiative (FCI):

Every full-time faculty member is eligible for a new computer every four years. Coordinate with your department or school administrative office to place your computer order. Learn more at: Faculty Computer Initiative.

Policies:

Familiarize yourself with our ITS Policies.

e-ID:

• Your e-ID is a unique identifier granting access to Blackboard, email, and other systems.
• Activate your e-ID at www.siue.edu/eid.
• Change your e-ID password annually; notifications will be sent via email.
• Access CougarNet for tasks like viewing pay stubs or submitting grades.
• Set up password changes via text message through the e-Lert notification system: www.siue.edu/elert.
• Enhance security with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA); learn how to set it up and explore authentication options.

Office 365:

• Your Microsoft Office 365 account includes desktop and cloud versions of popular applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
• Access 5 TB of storage with OneDrive.
• Install full desktop Office versions on up to 5 personal devices at office.com/getoffice365.

WiFi Network Connectivity:

• Connect to the "Welcome to SIUE" open network for guest access.
• Access the secured Eduroam network, valid for 4 years without certificate updates.
• Use Eduroam anywhere in the world at institutions that use Eduroam.

Learning Spaces:

• All general classrooms and most department classrooms are standardized on the same technology: Smart Classroom Training and Smart Classroom Resources
• Most University software is available across all labs with specialized software available in specific labs: Computer Lab Info and Computer Classroom Info
• Explore more: Labs and Classrooms Homepage

Academic Software:

• Learning Management System: Blackboard is utilized in many ways for teaching and learning at SIUE.
• Communication: Explore tools like Zoom (web conferencing) and Teams (P2P and group chats).
• Media: Utilize YuJa for lecture capture and streaming media.
• Student Interaction: Engage with Starfish (advising and early warning) and Poll Everywhere (classroom response system).
• Faculty Interaction: Use Faculty Success (formerly Digital Measures) for scholarly publications and tenure activities.
• Desktop Software: SPSS, SAS, Mathematica, MatLab, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoDesk Products: vLab Downloads 

Remote Software Access - vLab:

• Remote software access for your students from anywhere with your PC or Mac: vLab

Teaching, Learning, and Technology:

• Engage with the Instructional Design & Learning Technologies group for assistance with course design or teaching strategies for courses of all modalities, integrating technology into the online or face-to-face classroom, and ensuring content and courses are accessible and encourage student engagement. Visit the IDLT site to learn about the services the group provides.
• The IDLT Teaching Toolkit is an excellent resource for course planning and includes a fully accessible syllabus template, a course planning grid, and SIUE's course quality standards (OSCQR).
• IDLT and many other individuals and campus units partner with the Center for Faculty Development & Innovation to provide faculty development events and resources including workshops, seminars, panels, focus groups, and other activities and publications.

Templates and Graphics:

• University Marketing and Communications provides templates, logos, graphics, and resources for use.

Questions:

If you have any inquiries during or after our presentation, this space will serve to address them effectively. We're here to support your technology needs.