{"id":195,"date":"2017-08-15T15:31:48","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T15:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsusupport.wpengine.com\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=195"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:36:07","slug":"how-do-i-get-started-with-information-technology-and-innovation-faculty-and-staff","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.wcsu.edu\/?ht_kb=how-do-i-get-started-with-information-technology-and-innovation-faculty-and-staff","title":{"rendered":"Faculty and Staff: How do I get started with Information Technology and Innovation?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Accounts You Need and How to Get Them:<\/strong><\/u><\/h2>\n

When you sign your contract, HR will begin an onboarding process.\u00a0 In that process, IT will be alerted to create accounts for you.\u00a0 You will want to contact the service desk at 203-837-8467 for help with signing into your accounts for the first time.<\/p>\n

Western ID<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your Western ID is a unique 8-digit number beginning with a “5” and is used to identify you while at the university.<\/p>\n

WCSU User Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A WCSU User Account is necessary for students, faculty, and staff to access the University\u2019s network from the computer centers, classrooms, labs, offices, residence halls, and wireless network. Your Western User Account consists of a username and password. Your username is your full WCSU email address. If you are unsure what your account information is please contact the IT&I Service desk at 203-837-8467<\/p>\n

Blackboard (E-Learning)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Blackboard Learn is WCSU’s course management system that allows faculty to supplement their on-ground course with online components. It provides a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment that streamlines course management for faculty, offers capabilities to help improve student outcomes, and creates powerful efficiencies institution-wide. Blackboard Learn is a leading provider of e-Learning solutions for higher education. For additional assistance and resources, please visit here.<\/a><\/p>\n

WCSU Email Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The university email system is used for university business and is recognized as the official communication medium for the university. You can access your email over the web via the following web address: http:\/\/mail.wcsu.edu<\/a>.\u00a0 Your email address will be in the format of username@wcsu.edu and your password will be your current password.<\/p>\n

Quick Access Using the Essentials Tab<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Essentials<\/strong> home tab is the easiest way to locate all the necessary web applications you will be using as a faculty member. Under the essentials tab you will find shortcuts to WolvesNET, Blackboard, the libraries database, the schools phone directory and more. The essentials tab can be found on top right corner of our main page wcsu.edu<\/a> as seen below:<\/p>\n

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Requirements for Using Computers on the Network:<\/strong><\/u><\/h2>\n

To use the university computers on campus:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You must have a WCSU User Account (username and password). With these credentials, you can use any university computer. To view the available public computer centers on our campuses, please follow the link to our\u00a0computer centers page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To use the\u00a0Wireless Network:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To access the wireless network you must have a WCSU User Account and must register your device to the Western-Wireless network.\u00a0 To register your device, please follow the instructions here: Register Device to Western Wireless Network<\/a><\/p>\n

Many areas of both campuses offer wireless hotspots for your laptop or other portable device: the Haas Library, New Science Building, Student Center, Westside Campus Center, Centennial Hall, and Westside Classroom Building, etc.\u00a0 You can choose Western or Western-BYOD from the listing of wireless networks on your device.<\/p>\n

To connect your laptop to projection in a classroom :<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All technology-equipped classrooms have laptop connections for the projector.\u00a0 Simply connect the cable provided at the instructor’s station to your laptop’s video port and you will be able to use the projector.<\/p>\n

Make sure to toggle between the different Inputs on the projector remote control until you see your laptop screen appear.<\/p>\n

If you need assistance, contact our service desk at 203-837-8467.<\/p>\n

Technology to Enhance Student Learning:<\/strong><\/u><\/h2>\n

Technology in the Classroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

100% of Western\u2019s classrooms are equipped with technology, offering the ideal technology-enhanced learning environment for both students and instructors.<\/p>\n

Software for Teaching and Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At the request of the Information Technology Committee (ITC)<\/a>, Information Technology & Innovation allocates money each year towards the purchase of software to be used in classrooms and labs. ITI also allocates money towards the purchase of software to be used for faculty office\/research.<\/p>\n

University Information Technology Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Western has a university-wide technology committee, referred to as the Information Technology Committee, or ITC (comprised of CIO, faculty from each school, students, ITI rep, Media Services rep, and Library Services rep.) and individual school technology committees. Please refer to the ITC website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Other Technology Resources<\/strong><\/u><\/h2>\n

Requests for office computer equipment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Requests for computers, printers, etc. for your office should be directed to your school’s technology chair. A list of school technology chairs is available on the ITC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Computing Facilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Information Technology & Innovation provides general computing facilities on both of Western’s campuses at no charge to the members of the university community. To view the available computer centers on our campuses, please visit the\u00a0Computer Center\u00a0<\/a>page.<\/p>\n

Instructional Technology Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please send an email to\u00a0<\/span>RequestIT@wcsu.edu<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with your technology needs or questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

University Technology Equipment Loans<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you wish to reserve technology equipment (laptop, portable projector) for University business, you should fill out this form:\u00a0 Loaner Equipment Request Form<\/a> to make an equipment loan reservation.<\/p>\n

Telephone \/ Voice Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voice Telecommunications services are provided collaboratively by Connecticut State University System Office (CSUSO) and the Western Information Technology & Innovation department. All requests for telecommunications service (new service, changes to service or equipment, moves, disconnects, name changes, etc) are initiated via the Telecommunications Service Request Form (TSR). \u00a0TSRs must be reviewed and approved by your department head prior to submission. Please click this link for information on submitting a TSR:\u00a0 TSR – Overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Network Drives (File Shares and OneDrive)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Information Technology & Innovation offers network file storage for all current Western students, faculty, and staff to save their documents and data. When your WCSU account is created, your OneDrive is automatically generated.\u00a0 For further information on each network drive, please click this network drive support article link:\u00a0\u00a0Introduction to File Share Network Drives<\/a><\/p>\n

Microsoft OneDrive<\/h3>\n

To learn more about OneDrive features, click this information link:\u00a0\u00a0OneDrive Training Videos<\/a><\/p>\n

Remote Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Remote Access\u00a0<\/a>allows students, faculty, and staff to connect to authorized network drives remotely.<\/p>\n

Information Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Information Security site<\/a> provides information about security and tools that are needed to secure and guard your computer against known security threats.<\/p>\n

Where can I get help with Western’s Technology?<\/strong><\/u><\/h2>\n

If you have any questions about technology at Western or experience problems with University equipment, call the IT+I Service Desk at (203) 837-8467, send an email to requestIT@wcsu.edu, or create an incident within the service desk portal by going to\u00a0wcsu.samanage.com<\/a> and signing in with your university credentials.\u00a0 Here is more information on how to work within the service desk portal:\u00a0 Submit a Request Using the Service Desk Portal<\/a><\/p>\n

If you would like to request any instructional technology training, please fill out this form:\u00a0 Training Instructional Technology<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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