Student TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK 2010-2011 The Student Technology Handbook The Student Technology Handbook is a guide to technology resources, services and tools available to you as a St. Cloud State University student. It is brought to you by the Student Technology Fee (huskynet. stcloudstate.edu/departments/techfee), Learning Resources & Technology Services (lrts.stcloudstate.edu) and HuskyNet (huskynet.stcloudstate.edu). Additional copies available ... • In all General Access computer labs on campus • At the HelpDesk in Miller Center B43 and Atwood 165 • Online as a PDF at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/help/techhandbook.asp • In large quantities by sending a request to lrtsinfo@stcloudstate.edu Essentials Safe Computing Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Research and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Book & Article Searches • Interlibrary Loan • Reserves and E-reserves • Ask a Librarian • Research Assistance & Tools Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Equipment Checkout • Laptops • Study Rooms • Printers • Photocopiers • Assistance for Students with Disabilities • Library at a Glance Library Online Learning Online Learning/Instructional Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Online Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Instructional Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Desire2Learn • MediaSite • Adobe Connect • ITV/video conferencing • Podcasting • iTunes U • RSS feeds Electronic Classrooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Classroom Performance System • Clickers Distance Learning Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 HuskyNet • Software • Library • Internet Student Involvement Student Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Student Technology Fee Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Teaching, Learning, Technology Roundtable (TLTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 LR&TS Dean’s Student Advisory Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Policies & Regulations Getting Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wireless Access (Laptops, Mobile Devices, Guests). . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wired Connection (Open Data Jacks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Off-Campus Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ResNet (Residential Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safe Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Best practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Password Protection • Antivirus and Other Software • Firewalls • Creating Backups • Information Disposal Threat Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Spam • Phishing • Viruses • Malware • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing • Online Chat/Messaging Reporting Technology Theft, Abuse, Threats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Computing My HuskyNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 HuskyNetID (Username) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Activation • Acceptable Use • Student Organizations Password Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Requirements • Resetting Passwords Account Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Deactivation & Removal • Exceptions & Extensions • Reactivation E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advantages • Access • Storage Space • Unsolicited File/Web Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Access • Storage Space • Web Sites Getting Connected Main Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 HelpDesk (Technology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Circulation Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Labs-Main Service Desk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Interlibrary Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LR&TS Dean’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reference Desk (Ask a Librarian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Periodicals Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Technology Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 University Archives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 General Access Labs (Chart on Page 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Software • Virtual Lab • Campus Desktop • Lab Seats Finder Curriculum Labs (Chart on Page 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Help and Lab Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 General Computing • ADA Computing Technology and Software Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Workshops • Microsoft Certification File Storage and Read/Write Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Other Duplication Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Scanners • Photocopiers • Fax Machines My HuskyNet Noteworthy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Emergency Notification System (Star Alert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 24-Hour Virtual Computer Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New HelpDesk Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Technology Workshops/Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 HuskyNet E-mail Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guest Wireless Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Campus Software and Operating Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Expanded Library Search Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Main Contacts Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Campus Card (Student ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SCSU ID Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SCSU ID password (formerly PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HuskyNetID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Library Bar Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 News TABLE OF CONTENTS Campus Map 1 Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map ESSENTIALS Campus Card (student ID) Atwood Memorial Center 162 (320) 308-1683 E-mail: campuscard@stcloudstate.edu Web: www.stcloudstate.edu/campuscard Your St. Cloud State University Campus Card, often referred to as your student ID, gives you access to resources and services across campus, including: • Computing, technology resources • Residence halls • Printing in computer labs • Residence hall laundry rooms • Photocopiers • Athletic facilities • Library materials • Food services Campus Card office hours: Semester hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check for extended hours for the beginning of fall and spring semesters. To get your Campus Card, go to the Campus Card office in Atwood and bring a government-issued ID (e.g. driver’s license or passport) with you. If you have met all the requirements, they will take your picture and have your card ready within minutes. Please note that new students must be registered for classes before a Campus Card will be issued. If you have problems with your Campus Card, please visit the Campus Card office in Atwood Memorial Center. Using Campus Cash Campus Cash is a prepaid, stored-value account that is a part of your Campus Card. You can use Campus Cash to purchase items at many locations both on and off campus. To learn more, visit www.stcloudstate.edu/campuscard. To deposit Campus Cash, use one of the following methods: • Online – Go to www.stcloudstate.edu/campuscard and click on the “Manage Your CampusCard Account Online” button and then the “Make a Deposit” link. Follow the directions that appear. • Value Transfer Stations (VTS) – Access a VTS in the Miller Center, Atwood or Garvey Commons, using your Campus Card (U.S. paper currency only). • Phone – Call the Campus Card office at (320) 308-1683. • Campus Card office – Use U.S. currency, personal check or debit/credit card. • Mail – Send payment to the Campus Card office, Atwood Memorial Center, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301. SCSU ID number To work within the SCSU computing world, you need your SCSU ID number, which is assigned to you after you are admitted to SCSU. You will need it for using the online registration system, activating your HuskyNetID (page 9) and accessing other computing resources on campus. 2 Campus Card ID (student ID) Where to find your SCSU ID number: Your ID number is located on the front of your Campus Card (student ID), in the lower left-hand corner, on the bottom line where it says “ID#” followed by an eight-digit number. TIP Current Student Resources Many student services are available to you online through St. Cloud State University’s main Web page by going to www.stcloudstate.edu and clicking on “Current Students.” Visit this page often for up-to-date information. Campus Map 3 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations • Your bar code is located on the back of your Campus Card, below the universal bar code. • Your library password is your last name by default unless you have changed your password to something else. Online Learning Locating your library bar code: In addition to your library bar code, some services may require a library password. Your library password is your last name by default, unless you have changed your library password to something else. If you have trouble using your library bar code or password, contact the Circulation Desk for assistance (page 7). Library You will need your library bar code – the 14-digit number on the back of your Campus Card (page 2) – to check out library resources, including books, videos, laptops and study rooms in the Miller Center. Your library bar code is also needed to view or renew your checked out items or to order items from Interlibrary Loan (page 30). Safe Computing Library bar code Computing HuskyNet, short for Husky Network, provides you with access to campus technology services. Once you are enrolled at SCSU and get a Campus Card, you can activate your HuskyNetID using your SCSU ID number and password. Your HuskyNetID (also called “username”) provides you with access to e-mail, File/Web storage space and a variety of additional resources that support your learning. See page 9 or visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu for more information. Getting Connected HuskyNetID My HuskyNet Your SCSU ID password helps the university keep your electronic records secure. SCSU sets your initial six-digit password as your birth date in year, month and day order (yymmdd). For example, if your birthday falls on Nov. 29, 1988, you would have a password assigned as 881129. If you do not indicate a birthday on your admission application, your password will be the last six digits of your social security number. The computer system will prompt you to change this number to your own unique password when you log in to the SCSU system for the first time. Refer to page 10 for password requirements. If your SCSU ID password needs to be reset, contact the Office of Records and Registration, in the Administrative Services building, at (320) 308-2111. Main Contacts *NOTE: Your SCSU ID password is what was formerly known as your PIN and provides access to the same services as it did before the name change. Your SCSU ID password is NOT the same as your HuskyNetID password. SCSU ID password (formerly known as a PIN) News • Activate your HuskyNetID • Reset your HuskyNetID password • Add/drop classes Essentials Use your SCSU ID * password to: Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map NOTEWORTHY HuskyNet e-mail features Emergency notification on the go Star Alert is SCSU’s emergency notification system that allows you to receive important e-mail and text message alerts. This service is free, but you must sign up for it. Star Alert messages briefly note the nature of the emergency, what action, if any, should be taken, and where to find more information. Class cancellations due to weather are also announced via Star Alert. You can register multiple numbers and addresses, including those of parents or others whom you might want notified in the case of an emergency. 24/7 virtual computer lab SCSU’s Virtual Lab lets you use campus software on a personal computer. All you need is your HuskyNetID and a computer with an Internet connection and Web browser. You can access the Virtual Lab 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from off or on campus. More information can be found at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/virtuallab. NEW! HelpDesk in Atwood, at home and on The technology HelpDesk now offers assistance at two campus locations! You can visit the HelpDesk in either Miller Center B43 (basement) or at the new location in Atwood Memorial Center 165, across from Copies Plus. If you can’t get to campus for drop-off service, the HelpDesk can now access your computer remotely if you give permission. Also, check us out on Facebook by searching HelpDesk@StCloudState. Post questions for our consultants, or become a fan and be the first to hear about the latest technologies, quick tips and important campus notifications. To learn more about the HelpDesk, see page 5 or visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/helpdesk. Technology training and workshops SCSU offers free technology workshops and training for students each semester. You can polish your skills in digital photography, pick up tips about Second Life and social networking, or learn programs such as Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Minitab, Photoshop and RefWorks. Training is also available to help you get the most out of your HuskyNet services. To access registration and the complete list of current workshops, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ help/training or become a fan on Facebook (search training@SCSU). 4 The e-mail storage space (quota) for students has been increased to 200MB this year, in order to provide you with more storage for your academic work at SCSU. If you feel that your Inbox is receiving a lot of spam, SCSU’s Spam Solution (huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/protectu/spam) allows you to log into SCSU’s anti-spam server to customize your spam settings. For more information on HuskyNet e-mail, turn to page 12 or visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/myhuskynet/email. NEW! Guest wireless access Short-term guests can use SCSU’s wireless service if they have an SCSU student or employee sponsor their connection. Conference guests or visiting groups should be sponsored by their primary SCSU contact. For criteria and access information, visit huskynet.stcloudstate. edu/connected/wireless. NEW! Campus software and operating systems In addition to the latest campus software, Macintosh Snow Leopard and Windows 7 operating systems are also available in all General Access labs on campus. Check out the SCSU Computer Store (page 6) for educational discounts on equipment and software for your home computer. For up-to-date information about campus software, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/software. NEW! Expanded library search features MnPALS Plus is the library’s new online catalog that provides expanded search options, book cover images, author biographies and a faster response time. You can tag and save items, cite each source and e-mail, save or text information for later use. To use the library catalog, visit lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library and access the Books and more section. Essentials MAIN CONTACTS News Dial this single phone number to access a variety of SCSU’s technology service areas. The automated system directs you to someone who can help you with your questions without needing to know the phone number of an individual service desk. Check out the convenient new HelpDesk addition in Atwood! Campus Map 5 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Technology Support Line Furthermore, the HelpDesk works with computer technicians to support the e-classrooms, campus offices, residence halls and campus phone and voicemail systems. If you reside in one of the on-campus residential halls, ResNet services provide you with access to the campus network and Internet (page 16), and technical support is available at the HelpDesk. In-room service is available for physical, network-related problems only. To learn more about ResNet, see page 16 or visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/resnet. Online Learning 308-TECH Library Summer session hours See huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/helpdesk Contact the HelpDesk when you need computing or technical assistance. Student consultants answer how-to and troubleshooting questions on many topics includ- HelpDesk consultants provide you assistance with ing HuskyNet, ResNet, campus technology-related issues. technology and software. They can help you set up your computer and mobile devices for HuskyNet wireless (page 15) and assist you with removing malware (page 27). In addition, the HelpDesk offers a computer drop-off service to all current students, faculty and staff at the Miller Center location. If you can’t get to campus for drop-off service, student consultants can now access your computer remotely with your permission. Also, check out the HelpDesk on Facebook by searching HelpDesk@StCloudState. Post questions for our consultants, or become a fan and be the first to hear about the latest technologies, quick tips and important campus notifications. Safe Computing Break hours (no classes in session) Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except when the building is closed. Miller Center B43 (East Basement) Atwood Memorial Center 165 (Across from Copies Plus) (320) 308-2077 E-mail: helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu Web: huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/helpdesk Computing Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 9 p.m. HelpDesk Getting Connected HelpDesk (Miller Center and Atwood): My HuskyNet NEW HELP DESK LOCATION IN ATWOOD! Main Contacts Learning Resources & Technology Services (LR&TS) faculty and staff are ready to help you get the most out of St. Cloud State University’s information and technology resources. LR&TS and most of its services are located in the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center and can be accessed online from lrts.stcloudstate.edu. In this section, we provide information on where to seek computing and library assistance. Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map Circulation Desk Circulation Desk hours: Miller Center 130 (1st Floor West) (320) 308-3083 E-mail: circulation@stcloudstate.edu Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/general/access All hours the Miller Center library is open (see page 29) Circulation Desk workers help you check out books and other library materials. Non-print media such as DVDs, videos and CDs are available here, as are reserves, computer laptops and audiovisual equipment. You may also make reservations or check out student study rooms. See page 31-32 for a detailed list of equipment and services. • Book check-out Visit Circulation for: • CD/DVD/VHS check-out • Laptop check-out • Study room reservations and check-out • Equipment reservations and check-out Computer Labs–Main Service Desk • Reserves check-out • Interlibrary loan pick-up Miller Center 201 (2nd Floor East) (320) 308-2068 E-mail: labs@stcloudstate.edu Web: huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/generalaccess The computer labs’ service desk is available to assist you when you are working in a computer lab on campus and have technology-related questions or comments. The main desk, located in the Miller Center on 2nd Floor East, is available during library hours (page 29). Most General Access labs also have a corresponding service desk staffed by student lab consultants for your convenience. Consultants are trained to help with technology issues, software, burning CD/DVDs, etc. If a student lab consultant is not available at your location, call the main service desk for help. Computer Store (SCSU) Computer Store hours: Miller Center B42 (East Basement) (320) 308-4944 E-mail: computerstore@stcloudstate.edu Web: huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computerstore Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed holidays) The SCSU Computer Store’s friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist you in choosing the right products for your technology needs. A wide variety of quality Apple and HP computers, software and accessories are for sale, most at discounted educational prices. Warranty repairs on computers bought from the Computer Store are easy–just bring the computer into the store, and we take care of the rest. We are an Apple Authorized Campus Store and Service Center. For more information call us or visit us online at huskynet.stcloudstate. edu/computerstore. 6 Essentials Interlibrary Loan News Miller Center 130H (1st Floor West) (320) 308-2085 E-mail: ill@stcloudstate.edu Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/services/illrequest.asp When you need a book, journal article or item that is not available in the Miller Center, you can use interlibrary loan. This service helps you get copies of articles and books from other libraries and is available to SCSU students, faculty and staff at no additional charge. Main Contacts LR&TS Dean’s Office My HuskyNet Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 9 p.m. Miller Center 140 (1st Floor West) (320) 308-4755 or (877) 856-9786 E-mail: askref@stcloudstate.edu Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/research/askalibrarian.asp Campus Map 7 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations • In person: MC 140, 1st Floor West • E-mail: askref@stcloudstate.edu • Phone: (320) 308-4755 or toll-free (877) 856-9786 • Online Chat: Visit lrts.stcloudstate.edu/ library/research/askalibrarian.asp and click on AskMN Chat, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. At the Reference Desk, librarians help you find useful books, articles and Web sites for your research projects. They assist you in designing search strategies, creating bibliographies and evaluating sources (see page 30). In addition to referencing more than 576,000 books and 1.9 million units of microform in the library, reference librarians can assist you with access to more than 21,000 journals online. They also provide course-related library and research instruction. Online Learning Contact SCSU librarians in four ways: Library Reference Desk (Ask a Librarian) Safe Computing Reference Desk hours: Computing The dean’s office manages all functions of Learning Resources & Technology Services (LR&TS), including LR&TS student employment. If you are interested in working for LR&TS or have feedback on resources and services, contact the LR&TS dean’s office. The Teaching, Learning, Technology Roundtable (page 37) and the Dean’s Student Advisory Group (page 37) are two additional opportunities for students to participate and provide feedback on campus technology and the services provided by LR&TS. Getting Connected Miller Center 112 (320) 308-2022 E-mail: lrtsinfo@stcloudstate.edu Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu Essentials Periodicals Desk hours: News Miller Center 138 (1st Floor West) (320) 308-4758 Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/general/access All hours the Miller Center library is open (see page 29) Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Online Learning Library Safe Computing Computing Getting Connected My HuskyNet Main Contacts Periodicals Desk Periodicals staff help you access periodicals and scholarly journals, both in print and online. Nearly 1,000 periodicals and more than 50 newspapers are available on the shelves. More than 21,000 journals are available online. Staff can assist you with questions regarding journals, newspapers, microfilm, microfiche, bound periodicals, indexes, government documents and maps. Assistance is also provided for using the microfiche/microfilm readers and printers, and photocopiers. Technology Training Miller Center 204, Centennial Hall 351 (320) 308-2077 E-mail: helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu Web: huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/help/training SCSU offers free student technology workshops and training each semester. You can polish your skills in digital photography, pick up tips about Second Life and social networking, or learn programs such as Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Minitab, Photoshop and RefWorks. Workshops are also taught on how to get the most out of your HuskyNet services. These sessions are offered in the Miller Center, Centennial Hall and a few other campus locations. To access registration and the complete list of current workshops, visit huskynet. stcloudstate.edu/help/training. You will need your SCSU ID number (page 2) and SCSU ID password (page 3) to log in to the registration site. University Archives Miller Center 314 (320) 308-4753 E-mail: archives@stcloudstate.edu Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/special/archives The University Archives provides information about the people, programs, policies and property of St. Cloud State University. Many resources are available, including searchable digital access to archived records and more than 1,400 downloadable images. Digital collections include university publications such as yearbooks, newspapers and histories as well as electronic exhibits. In addition to SCSU records, University Archives is home to several other special collections and materials, including: Minnesota Authors Manuscripts Collection; Sinclair Lewis; Rare Books and Special Collections; Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO) Equipment Archives. 8 Essentials MY HUSKYNET News Main Contacts HuskyNet, short for Husky Network, is your main access to technology resources at St. Cloud State University. To learn more about HuskyNet and to access resources, continue reading this handbook and explore the HuskyNet Web site at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu. To activate your account, you will need your SCSU ID and password (page 2). Student organizations may obtain a distinct HuskyNetID to access e-mail, calendar, and private File/Web publishing space. Contact the Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development (CSOLD) www.stcloudstate.edu/ csold to register your organization. You will need the organization’s advisor to complete an account request form, available at the HelpDesk (page 5) or the computer labs’ main service desk (page 6), in order to receive an account. Campus Map 9 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Accounts for student organizations Online Learning You are responsible for knowing and adhering to all SCSU technology policies, the Student Code of Conduct, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) regulations and all applicable state and federal laws. You will find a condensed list of policies on pages 38-39. Click on the “Technology Policies, Plans & Presentations” link at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu to access the full-length policies. Library Acceptable use policies Safe Computing Students can learn more about HuskyNet services at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu. To activate your account: • Go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu • Click the “Activate My HuskyNetID” button on the right side of the page • Follow the directions that appear You will be asked to read and accept SCSU’s policies and Code of Conduct, set your password and review important information about your account activation. You may print the final activation page to help you remember your HuskyNetID. Computing Activating your HuskyNetID Getting Connected A HuskyNetID, often referred to as your username, provides you with access to SCSU’s computer network, including e-mail, File/Web storage space and a variety of additional resources that support your learning. Once you are enrolled in a course at SCSU and have an SCSU ID (page 2), you can activate your HuskyNetID from any computer with Internet access. My HuskyNet HuskyNetID (username) Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map Password maintenance Since your SCSU ID and HuskyNetID passwords provide access to many services at SCSU, you are required to change them at least every 180 days. Never give your password to friends, roommates or anyone else. Password requirements The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system requires that all SCSU passwords must meet or exceed the following criteria: • Be reset every 180 days • Have a minimum of 8 characters (letters, number or special characters) • Have 3 of the 4 types of characters (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special characters) Resetting your passwords HuskyNetID password: Go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click on the “Reset My Password” button on the right side of the page. You will need your SCSU ID password and SCSU ID number (page 2). If you need to reset a student organization password, you must have your faculty advisor contact the HuskyNet Accounts Manager at huskynetaccounts@stcloudstate.edu. SCSU ID password: Contact the Office of Records and Registration in the Administrative Services building at (320) 308-2111. Account expiration HuskyNetIDs remain active as long as you are continuously registered for courses at SCSU. The following information pertains to expiration of HuskyNetIDs and accounts. Please visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ myHuskyNet/expiration.asp for complete details. 1st semester not enrolled: • Account Deactivation – If you are not registered for courses by the 10th day of fall or spring semester (summer and intersession are not included), your HuskyNetID will be deactivated. New e-mail will not be delivered and your existing e-mail and private files will be retained but not accessible to you. This includes students working on an incomplete from the previous semester, but does not include recent graduates (see “Exceptions and extensions” on the next page for information regarding graduation from SCSU). 2nd semester not enrolled: • Account Removal – Deactivated HuskyNetIDs and the accounts associated with them will be deleted from the SCSU system on the 10th day of the second consecutive semester that you are not enrolled in classes at SCSU (summer and intersession are not included). SCSU is not responsible for deleted information that results from removing a HuskyNet account, files or e-mail. Upon account removal, SCSU cannot retrieve your files. 10 TIP Creating secure, easy-to-remember passwords • Use intentionally misspelled words (e.g. “Braekfast23”) • Include a punctuation mark in the middle of a word (e.g. “Wea!ther”) • Use numbers or punctuation instead of letters to encrypt your password (e.g. “Un1versity” or “Univer$ity”) • Use a song title or phrase to create a password (e.g. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” could be come “TwTwLiSt!!”) Remember that changing your password can be as simple as taking a word – eight letters or more – capitalizing the first letter of that word and changing one of the letters to a symbol. Resetting your HuskyNetID password: • Go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu • Click on “Reset My Password” You are required to reset your password at least every 180 days. Essentials Exceptions and extensions Getting Connected Computing • Active duty military leave: The SCSU Office of Records and Registration will notify the HuskyNet Accounts Manager when it receives notice from a student that s/he is called to active duty and will not be officially enrolled in classes. The student’s account will remain active during military duty and will still be available upon her/his return. Safe Computing huskynet.stcloudstate.edu. Library • Extension requests: If you need to extend your account access, you must make a special request. Each request must be approved by an advisor who must then send the request to the HuskyNet Accounts Manager at huskynetaccounts@stcloudstate.edu citing the academic need for the extension. Extension requests are decided on a case-by-case basis and are usually granted for one semester at a time (summer and intersession not included). Online Learning Saving your files You are responsible for moving or copying your HuskyNetID files to another location before your HuskyNetID account expires. You are responsible for moving or copying your HuskyNetID files to another location before your HuskyNetID account expires. If you want to keep your files (including e-mail and Web files), you need to copy them to a CD or flash drive (memory stick) or move them to another location. If you need assistance, please contact the HelpDesk (page 5). Lab consultants (page 6) are also available to assist you in most General Access labs. Campus Map 11 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Saving your files TIP My HuskyNet Reactivate your HuskyNetID! If you have not taken classes for a semester or more, you need to reactivate your HuskyNetID. No matter why you were gone, if you missed even one semester, you will need to go through the HuskyNetID account activation process by clicking on the “Activate My HuskyNetID” button at • Graduate degree-seeking students: HuskyNetID accounts for graduate students will remain active for one year after the last semester of enrollment. If an extension beyond the one year is needed, your advisor must provide written notification (see “Extension requests” below) to the HuskyNet Accounts Manager at huskynetaccounts@stcloudstate.edu stating that you require an extension for your HuskyNetID account in order to complete your degree. Main Contacts Skipped a semester? News TIP • Undergraduate graduation: Your HuskyNetID and access to HuskyNet e-mail and File/Web space will remain active for six months after your graduation date. To learn more about other alumni SCSU graduates can maintain HuskyNetID access for six services, visit the SCSU months after graduation. Alumni Association’s Web site at www.stcloudstate.edu/alumni. Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map Reactivating your HuskyNetID If you are returning to SCSU from one semester away, you may reactivate your HuskyNetID by going to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and clicking on the “Activate My HuskyNetID” button. If your HuskyNetID was deactivated while you were gone, you will be able to retrieve your previous account files upon reactivation. However, if you return from two or more consecutive semesters away, with the exception of active duty (page 11), your HuskyNetID account will be deleted, and your previous account files cannot be retrieved. Details on account expiration, deactivation and removal can be found on page 10. E-mail HuskyNet e-mail is an official means of communication between you and St. Cloud State. SCSU requires that you activate your HuskyNetID account and expects that you check your HuskyNet e-mail frequently for official university messages. Campus offices and employees use HuskyNet e-mail to convey important information to you. All official messages should be read promptly and acted on in a timely manner. You are not required to close other personal e-mail accounts, but know that you will only receive official university messages in your HuskyNet e-mail account. Your HuskyNet e-mail provides you with access to 200 MB of e-mail storage space. HuskyNet e-mail advantages: • Access to instructors/advisors – Faculty and staff use HuskyNet e-mail as a reliable way to assign coursework, accept assignments and answer questions. • Information from campus offices – Campus offices use HuskyNet e-mail to inform you of important dates, services and announcements. • Antivirus scanning – SCSU uses antivirus software to filter out viruses, worms and other malicious items from HuskyNet e-mail. • Spam and junk e-mail filtering – SCSU uses filtering technology to keep the majority of unsolicited e-mail out of campus accounts (page 26). • Calendar – The calendar system helps you keep track of classes, work, appointments and activities. • Address book – The global address book lets you easily locate the HuskyNet e-mail addresses of your instructors, advisors and classmates. • Send/receive large attachments – HuskyNet e-mail allows you to send and receive attachments up to 20 megabytes. See huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ myhuskynet/email for restrictions. Accessing your e-mail You are able to access your HuskyNet e-mail account from on- and offcampus locations. On the next page, you will see a list of ways to access your HuskyNet e-mail. For specific set-up information, go to huskynet.stcloudstate. edu/myHuskyNet/email/access.asp. If you need help configuring your e-mail, contact the HelpDesk (page 5). 12 Examples of official e-mail messages: • • • • • • • Public Safety and campus security alerts Student government election information Health Services notices Course registration information Financial aid information Messages from SCSU’s president Library and technology notices TIP Sending e-mail attachments More and more, professors are asking you to submit assignments to them as e-mail attachments. When you do this, always make sure that your filename includes a file extension, like “.doc” or “.docx”. Computers depend on these characters to be able to read the attachments. If you have trouble opening a valid e-mail attachment, contact the HelpDesk for assistance (page 5). Increasing e-mail and File/Web storage space Microsoft Outlook on-campus for PC: On-campus access to e-mail, contacts and calendars in computer labs or employee offices. Features a more robust look and feel than the Web–based access and includes many additional features. by-case basis. Microsoft Outlook Anywhere (off-campus PC users only): A version of Outlook that gives off-campus and residence hall users an e-mail experience almost identical to the Outlook used in campus labs. Increasing e-mail storage space Safe Computing Unsolicited e-mail For details on spam, phishing and abusive e-mail, please refer to page 26. Online Learning • E-mail: 200 MB • File and Web space: 500 MB To access your File/Web space, you can go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click on the “FILE/WEB SPACE” button. The Web site portion of your space is located under the “WebSpace” folder. There are several additional ways to access your File/Web space depending on your location and your operating system. To learn more about these methods, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ myHuskyNet/filewebspace. Student Policies & Involvement Regulations 13 Campus Map As an SCSU student, you have access to 500 MB of network space (quota) on which to store personal files. Your can upload files to your File/Web space from any computer that has access to the Internet, including your home computer. This space can be used to store research, assignments and other personal materials, or to publish a personal Web site. Many students post their resumes or portfolios on this public Web space. To check the amount of File/Web space that you are currently using, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/myHuskyNet/ filewebspace and click on the “Check Your Quota” link. Library File and Web storage space File storage space Computing If you need more than your allotted amount of e-mail storage space, consult with HelpDesk staff (page 5). They will discuss your e-mail needs and determine if you need additional space or if they can help you with file management to reduce the amount of e-mail you store. If space issues persist, you may complete a “HuskyNet Account Allocations Increase Request Form,” which is available at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/myHuskyNet/email. Getting Connected Mobile devices: Many users can synchronize their mobile devices (cell phones, iPods, PDAs, etc.) directly with the e-mail server. Contact the HelpDesk (page 5) for assistance. My HuskyNet stcloudstate.edu/myHuskyNet/ email. Increases are decided on a case- Microsoft Entourage on-campus for Mac: On-campus access to e-mail, contacts and calendars in computer labs or employee offices. Features a more robust look and feel than the Web–based access and includes many additional features. Main Contacts Users who need to increase their e-mail or File/Web space allocation may complete a HuskyNet Account Allocations Increase Request Form found at huskynet. News Outlook Web Access (OWA): Web-based access to e-mail, contacts and calendars. Great for off-campus access and for students living in the residence halls. Essentials TIP Access to File/Web space Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library To request an increase in your File/Web space, consult with staff at the HelpDesk (page 5) or fill out a “HuskyNet Account Allocations Increase Request Form” available at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/myHuskyNet/filewebspace. Building your Web site There are a number of ways to create your Web site. All General Access lab computers are equipped with Web publishing software such as Dreamweaver. These programs help you create Web pages without needing to know any special computer coding. Another way to publish your site is to learn Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), which is a code language for Web pages. To create a basic Web site at SCSU: • Log in to your File/Web space at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/myHuskyNet/ filewebspace • Open the WebSpace folder • Edit the contents of the “index.html” file located in your WebSpace folder • Save your changes to the WebSpace folder when you are finished Contact the HelpDesk (page 5) if you need further assistance. To register for one of the free workshops on Dreamweaver or Web publishing offered throughout the year, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/help/training. Informing others about your Web site The public address for your Web site depends on your HuskyNetID. Your Web address can be determined by replacing “HuskyNetID” (as shown below) with your actual HuskyNetID or organization’s HuskyNetID. • Student Web pages: http://studentweb.stcloudstate.edu/HuskyNetID • Student organizations: http://studentorg.stcloudstate.edu/HuskyNetID Your Web site is automatically added to the directory of student Web sites, which can be accessed from huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/myHuskyNet/ filewebspace/webspace.asp. St. Cloud State University recognizes the value and potential of publishing on the Internet and encourages students, staff and faculty to experiment with producing personal Web pages. However, SCSU does not accept responsibility for the content of personal Web pages. The personal Web page section of the SCSU Web site includes the home pages of SCSU students, faculty and staff. These pages do not in any way constitute official SCSU content. Campus Map Student Involvement Disclaimer: Personal Web pages Policies & Regulations Online Learning Increasing your File/Web space University personnel do not edit or pre-approve personal home pages. However, if any page is 14 found in violation of the SCSU Code of Conduct, SCSU computing policies or other SCSU policies (page 38), it may be removed and the owner of the information may be subject to disciplinary action by the university. If you would like to report a violation, contact the SCSU IT Security Coordinator at itsecurity@stcloudstate.edu. The views and opinions expressed in personal Web pages are strictly those of the page author, and comments on the contents should be sent directly to the page author. TIP Checking your quotas You may check the amount of e-mail and File/Web space that you are currently using by visiting huskynet.stcloudstate. edu/myHuskyNet/email and clicking on the “Check Your Quota” link. Essentials GETTING CONNECTED News Main Contacts St. Cloud State University offers students a variety of resources for connecting to the SCSU computer network. The following section provides information and resources that will help you get connected at SCSU. For information on where and how to find an off-campus Internet service provider, see the list of resources provided at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/isp. Please note that this list is not endorsed by SCSU and is supplied to you as a courtesy only. Campus Map 15 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Off-campus Internet resources Online Learning SCSU has several hundred wired data jacks available, providing you with the ability to plug in your laptop and use the campus network and Internet. Access can be found on each study table in the Miller Center library and also in the coffee shop. Wired access is also available in the Engineering and Computing Center lab, ECC 103. For information on how to print using the data jacks, see page 21 or visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/printing.asp. Library Wired connection (open data jacks) Safe Computing Wireless campus printing instructions are found at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ computers/printing.asp. To learn more about wireless, go to huskynet.stcloudstate. edu/wireless, or contact the HelpDesk (page 5) for assistance. Computing • A computer, laptop or other device with wireless capability • Windows 2000 or higher or Mac OS 10.2 or higher • Your HuskyNetID (page 3) Getting Connected To connect to the SCSU wireless network, you will need: SCSU’s expanding wireless network service is available in all campus buildings for laptops and mobile devices. To connect to the network, the device you are using needs to have the necessary wireless capability. You also need an active HuskyNetID (page 9). Short-term guests may use SCSU’s wireless SCSU’s wireless network lets you work from nearly service if they have an SCSU anywhere on campus. student or employee sponsor their connection. To request guest wireless access, go to www5.stcloudstate. edu/GuestWireless. My HuskyNet Wireless access Essentials News ResNet provides access to the campus network and the Internet through wired and wireless connections to students living in SCSU’s residence halls. Your ResNet service is included in your housing costs so you pay no additional fee. Requirements • • • • • Most computers purchased within the past couple years will meet these requirements. If your computer does not meet these requirements, contact the HelpDesk for more information (page 5). Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Online Learning Library Safe Computing Computing My HuskyNet In order to receive installation and technical support for your ResNet connection, your computer must meet or exceed these minimum requirements. Getting Connected Main Contacts ResNet (Residence Hall Network) Ethernet (wired) or wireless network capability Current Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari) Windows PC: Windows XP or newer Macintosh: Mac OS 10.4 or newer Antivirus software Getting Connected Wired (Ethernet) devices : You need to register your computer the first time you use it on the SCSU network. Registration is a Web-based process and typically takes about 15 minutes to complete. • Open a Web browser • Follow the on-screen instructions • Use your SCSU ID number, HuskyNetID and password to complete registration. Wireless devices : You need to authenticate to the wireless network the first time you connect and each time you change your HuskyNet password. • Connect to the “HuskyNet Setup” network (use “HuskyNet Secure” if this isn’t your first time connecting your device) • Open a Web browser • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wireless setup Responsible Use When you register your ResNet connection, you will receive the ResNet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). You need to read and agree to this policy before your connection will be activated. The most current version of the AUP can be found at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/resnet. If you have any questions about the AUP, please contact the ResNet coordinator at resnet@stcloudstate.edu. Support Connection instructions will be provided to you upon move-in. If you need additional assistance, technical support is available to you through the HelpDesk (page 5). 16 Ethernet connection: • Each residence hall room is wired with one Ethernet port per resident • Cables can be purchased at most electronic retail locations, including the SCSU Computer Store in Miller Center B42 Wireless connection: • SCSU’s wireless network cover most residential hall areas • Personal wireless access points and wireless routers are not permitted on SCSU’s network Gaming use: • • • • Game consoles work on ResNet Limited support is available Consoles on ResNet need to be registered Registration instructions can be found at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/resnet Essentials COMPUTING News Main Contacts St. Cloud State University provides you with convenient, state-of-the-art computing resources, many of which are available to you both on and off campus. In this section, you will learn where to find computers, technology and software assistance, and about the additional computing resources available. Campus Map 17 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations When you are studying off campus or need to use an application not available in the General Access labs, software in SCSU’s Virtual Lab can be accessed. To use the Virtual Lab, all you need is your HuskyNetID and a computer with Internet access. The Virtual Lab is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any location without the additional cost or inconvenience usually associated with software availability. Programs such as Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe applications (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) and specialty software are available. Software works as if it was running on your desktop, recognizing keyboard strokes and mouse clicks. For more information, or to use the Virtual Lab, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/virtuallab. Online Learning • Microsoft Office 2008 suite • Safari and Firefox • Adobe Design Premium (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, InDesign) • SFTP programs SCSU strives to equip you with the latest software to enhance your education. A variety of software applications is available through the General Access labs, Curriculum labs, Virtual Lab, residential halls and also for purchase at educational discounts from the SCSU Computer Store (huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ computerstore). To see a complete list of software available through SCSU, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/software/campuslist.asp. Library On Macintosh workstations: Software Access and the Virtual Lab Safe Computing • Microsoft Office 2007 suite • Microsoft Internet Explorer • Adobe Design Premium (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Photoshop, InDesign) • Statistics and math programs such as Minitab, Maple, Microcase, Eviews, Shazam, SPSS Computing On Windows workstations: Getting Connected Most common software General Access labs are open to all SCSU students. All labs are available during daytime hours on days when classes are in session, although a lab might occasionally be in use by a class. Most General Access labs are also open evenings and weekends. In the Miller Center, both the Xcel Energy Room and the Coffee Shop across the hall The new Wick Science General Access lab has 22 are open 24 hours a day. To Windows computers and is located in WSB 110. view a list of lab locations, see page 22 or the map on the back inside cover of this handbook (page 41). For more information, including hours, software availability and assistance, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/generalaccess. My HuskyNet General Access labs Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library SCSU provides a service called Campus Desktop that allows your desktop and correlating profile settings to virtually “travel” or “roam” with you to any SCSU campus computer, including those in General Access labs and electronic classrooms. You can also launch a version of Campus Desktop from within the Virtual Lab, called Remote Desktop. If you work on both Mac and Windows computers, you will need to set up a separate desktop profile for each one. Campus Desktop provides: • Direct access to your File/Web space through the “My Documents” folder • Ability to personalize desktop and program settings • Accessible bookmarks (also called “favorites”) for Web browsers • Availability of Microsoft Outlook e-mail program (Windows only) to access your HuskyNet e-mail To learn more, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/campusdesktop.asp. Lab Seats – finding a campus computer By looking at one of the Lab Seats screen displays on campus, you can see up-to-the-minute information about where computers are available in General Access labs across campus. To check for computer availability online, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/labseats. Lab Seat screen locations: • Atwood – Inside the West entrance • Centennial Hall – CH 454 • Engineering and Computing Center–near the entrance of ECC 103 • Miller Center – 1st Floor West (inside the main library doors) • Stewart Hall – SH 326 • 51 Building – 51B 220 Curriculum labs Many departments offer specialized computing resources in Curriculum labs (see chart on page 23), only open to students enrolled in certain classes. The faculty teaching these classes will tell you if you need to use equipment in these labs. For more information, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/ labscurriculum.asp. Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Online Learning Campus Desktop (Roaming Profiles) 18 Essentials Help and lab assistance General computing My HuskyNet Getting Connected Assistive technology computer workstations are located near the Reference Desk in the Miller Center library on 1st Floor West. They include software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, ZoomText, JAWS and OpenBook. Headphones, microphones and mouse rollerballs are also available. For authorization to use this equipment, you must contact Student Disability Services at (320) 308-4080 or www.stcloudstate.edu/sds. Main Contacts ADA accessible computing News For your assistance, student lab consultants are stationed in most General Access labs on campus. They can be identified by their ID badges, and may be seen roaming throughout the lab. These consultants are trained to help you with your computing questions, so please don’t hesitate to flag them down. In the Miller Center, lab consultants are located in the 2nd Floor East lab and can be reached at labs@stcloudstate.edu or by phone at (320) 308-2068 (page 6). For assistance in other General Access labs, look for the consultant desk within the lab. You may also contact the HelpDesk (page 5) at helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-2077 if a lab consultant is not available. Computing Technology and software training Campus Map 19 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations SCSU is a testing site for those who want to become a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). The MCAS certification program is designed to test your ability to utilize the features of the most used Microsoft Office Online Learning Microsoft business certification Library SCSU offers free student technology workshops and training each semester. You can polish your skills in digital photography, pick up tips about Second Life and social networking, or learn programs such as Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Minitab, Photoshop and Technology workshops provide students with a great way RefWorks. Workshops to acquire new skills and polish up old ones. are also taught on how to get the most out of your HuskyNet services. These sessions are offered in the Miller Center, Centennial Hall and a few other campus locations. To access registration and the complete list of current workshops, visit huskynet. stcloudstate.edu/help/training. You will need your SCSU ID number (page 2) and SCSU ID password (page 3) to log in to the registration site. Safe Computing Workshops Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map programs. Students who successfully complete the program by passing a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards. The MCAS certification can be used as a way to provide proof to potential employers of your knowledge and abilities in Microsoft Office software. The testing center is located in Centennial Hall 366. For more information, please visit http://huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/help/training/mos.asp or contact training@stcloudstate.edu. File storage and read/write media File/Web space You can save and upload files to your SCSU File/Web space from any computer that has access to the Internet, including your home computer. For more information about how to use your File/Web space, see page 13 or visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/myHuskyNet/filewebspace. USB and flash drives All computers in the General Access labs include a labeled USB extension cable for connecting USB drives (also known as memory sticks or flash drives). This cable provides you with easy access to the USB port. Look for the cable, not the port. CD and DVD drives You may write to or “burn” CDs and DVDs on computers in all of the General Access labs (page 22). For assistance, contact a lab consultant (page 6). Other read/write media Memory card readers, zip disk drives and other media reading devices are available for checkout – for General Access lab use only – from the lab consultant service desks on campus (page 6). Memory card readers are also available from the Circulation Desk (page 7) for a 3-day loan period. File storage accessories and media reading devices can also be purchased at the SCSU Computer Store (page 6) during business hours, located in MC B42. Printing SCSU uses a printing system called HuskyPrint that allows students to use their Campus Card to print documents on campus printers. Each semester, the Student Technology Fee account deposits $8 into a separate account on your Campus Card for printing. If you spend the $8 (approximately 200 pages), any additional print costs are deducted from your Campus Cash funds. Print fund balances do not carry forward to the next semester. Most SCSU computer labs are equipped with black-and-white laser printers. Color printers are available in the Miller Center and the Kiehle Visual Arts Center. NOTE: Printing instructions are posted near each printer. Two-sided (duplex) printing is now the default setting in most General Access labs on campus. 20 About printing: Per Page Costs • • • • • Black-and-white (one-sided) Black-and-white (two-sided) Color (8.5 x 11) Color (11 x 17) Color (transparency) $0.04 $0.07 $0.25 $0.50 $1.25 2-sided (duplex) printing All General Access lab printers on campus are set to print, by default, on both sides of the page. Single-sided printing is available on these printers, but needs to be selected manually. Main Contacts HuskyPrint is also available for use by wireless, laptop and ResNet users. To print from a laptop on campus, you can use either a campus wired-access plug-in or an on-campus wireless connection, as long as you first install the HuskyPrint driver on your computer. For computer requirements and installation instructions, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/printing.asp. News Wireless and laptop printing Essentials Single-sided printing is available, but needs to be selected manually. For more information or printing assistance, talk to a computer lab consultant (page 6) or contact the HelpDesk at helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-2077. My HuskyNet Other duplication devices Photocopiers Fax machines Library For faxing services, please contact the Atwood Memorial Center Information Desk at (320) 308-4636 or Copies Plus at (320) 308-3759. Safe Computing Photocopiers are available in the Miller Center (page 32). For additional duplication services, contact the Atwood Memorial Center Information Desk at (320) 308-4636 or Copies Plus at (320) 308-3759. Computing Most General Access labs (page 22) are equipped with flatbed scanners for scanning photos or documents. In total, there are 28 scanners on campus for student use. Scanners are available for both Windows and Macintosh computers, and detailed user instructions are located on each. For additional assistance, see a lab consultant (page 6). Getting Connected Scanners Online Learning Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Campus Map 21 Essentials Location Phone MC 102 308-2068 Coffee shop* MC 125 308-2068 7 1st Floor Reference MC 140 308-4755 27 Main Contacts 2nd Floor East MC 201 308-2068 96 2nd Floor Middle MC 216 308-2068 18 BW & CLR 2nd Floor West MC 216B 308-2068 49 BW & CLR 3rd Floor Middle MC 313 308-2068 36 BW & CLR * NOTE: The computers in the coffee shop and Xcel Energy Extended Hours Study Room (MC 102) are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To enter after regular hours, swipe your Campus Card through the card reader near the door. Computing Safe Computing Printing BW 1 BW BW & CLR 24 Windows/Mac BW & CLR MC 102 often serves as a .classroom and may not always be available for general student use. Lab area or name Location Phone Atwood – The Quarry Cultural Center AMC B19 308-4636 9 Atwood – East Lounge AMC A109 308-4636 3 AMC 117A, 117C 308-4636 13 Atwood – Information Desk AMC 166 308-4636 2 BW Atwood – Student Activities AMC 172 308-4636 9 BW Centennial – Academic Learning Center CH 222 308-2353 28 BW Centennial Hall (training/general lab) CH 351 308-4936 25 BW Centennial Hall (general lab) CH 454 308-4936 20 Windows BW Centennial Hall (classroom) CH 455 308-4936 40 Windows BW Case-Hill (residence hall)* CSH B16 308-5376 7 Windows BW Education – CTC (classroom) EB A124 308-3789 EB A125 308-3789 16 Engineering & Computing Center (ECC) ECC 103 308-2979 43 Kiehle Visual Arts Center (KVAC) KVAC 106 308-4105 Online Learning Riverview G07 308-1907 18 SRC 57A 308-3325 6 Stewart Hall – Social Science SH 326 308-4943 20 Wick Science WSB 110 308-8320 22 WW Holes Hall (residence hall)* HoH 121A 308-2673 10 51 Building 51B 220 308-0047 20 Sports Recreation Center Scanner 3 Printing BW BW 3 3 BW 24 Student Involvement Atwood – Cultural Center Windows Macintosh Education (general lab) Campus Map Scanner 20 Policies & Regulations Library Windows Macintosh General Access Labs on Campus Getting Connected News Lab area or name Xcel Energy Extended Hours Study Room* My HuskyNet General Access Labs in the Miller Center BW Windows BW 6 Windows/Mac BW 20 Mac BW & CLR BW 2 BW Windows BW BW 2 Windows/Mac BW Windows BW * NOTE: Case-Hill and WW Holes Hall are General Access labs located in the residence halls. In addition, Mitchell Hall (MH 276) has a 24-hour lab with 15 Windows and 2 Macintosh computers. Check the Web site at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/labsGeneral.asp for additional lab information and availability. 22 Essentials Curriculum Labs (only open to students enrolled in specific courses) Lab Area Macs 5 Art Location HaH 204 KVAC 105 1 EB A238 Assistive Technology 12 Aviation 24 HH 114 Career Services 8 CH 215 25 My HuskyNet Center for Information Media Main Contacts 52 News Anatomy Windows MC B31 CH 491 College of Business Tutoring Lab 14 CH 415 Communication Sciences & Disorders 22 BH 105, 122, 124, 125, 127, 131, 133, 220 Communication Sciences & Disorders – (Group therapy) 2 BH 119, 121 Communication Sciences & Disorders – (Speech) 16 BH 118 Communication Studies 9 EH 201, R 201 60 ECC 103 Computer Science 63 ECC 102, 102C, 102D 3 EB A126 42 WSB 21, 25, 27, 28, 34, 56 Economics Research 20 SH 304 Electrical & Computer Engineering 130 ECC 127, 201, 202, 203, 216, 221 18 51B 2 English - New Media 21 51B 221 60 HH 212, 232 7 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Foreign Languages Online Learning English - Intensive English Center Library Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Environmental & Technological Studies Safe Computing Computer Networking and Applications Curriculum Technology Center (CTC) Computing 40 Getting Connected College of Business LH G10 Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Sports Science 26 HaH 331 Human Performance 10 HaH 111 Mass Communications 49 SH 8, 18, 117, 119, 144 Mass Communications – (TV editing) 10 SH 23, 24, 25, 26, 123, 145, 146 23 Campus Map Continued on next page ... Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Lab Area Macs Location 33 CH 224 Math and Statistics 48 ECC 103, 137 Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering 20 ECC 103A, 119 Multicultural Academic Support Center (MASE) 9 CH 221 Music 1 PAC 159 Nursing Sciences 33 BH 307, 322, 323 Physics, Astronomy & Engineering Science 30 WSB 302, 303, 305 Psychology 17 SH 211, 213 SCSU Survey 20 SH 101 Social Sciences 29 SH 306, 324 Spatial Analysis Research Center 28 SH 310 Theatre, Film Study, Dance Write Place Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map Windows Math Skills Center Library Safe Computing Curriculum Labs... continued 24 4 6 PAC 270 11 51B 116, 117 Essentials SAFE COMPUTING News Main Contacts St. Cloud State University has security measures in place for campus computers, but not all unwanted activity can be stopped. We encourage you to protect your computer system and files, and we have provided the following tips and resources to help you do so. Protect your password Update software Installing all available system and software updates will help keep your computer safe. If you are a Windows user, you can configure your computer to automatically download and install updates by going to the Automatic Updates Control Panel. If you are a Macintosh user, you can configure the System Update located within System Preferences to download important updates on a regular basis. Campus Map 25 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations SCSU makes antivirus software available to all current students. You can download and install Download it by going to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/protectu. If Antivirus Software you choose to use your own antivirus software, be sure to keep it updated so it can provide for FREE! protection against the latest threats. Please note that even the best antivirus software will not protect you against all viruses. Practicing safe computing habits will help you avoid viruses that antivirus software is unable to prevent. Online Learning Remember that changing your password can be as simple as taking a word – eight letters or more – capitalizing the first letter of that word and changing one of the letters to a symbol. Install antivirus software Library • Use intentionally misspelled words (e.g. “Braekfast23”) • Include a punctuation mark in the middle of a word (e.g. “Wea!ther”) • Use numbers or punctuation instead of letters to encrypt your password (e.g. “Un1versity” or “Univer$ity”) • Use a song title or phrase to create a password (e.g. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” could be come “TwTwLiSt!!”) Safe Computing Creating secure, easy-to-remember passwords Computing TIP A secure password should include: • At least eight characters • At least three different types of characters (e.g. upper and lower case letters, numbers, special characters) • No recognizable dictionary word Never give your password to friends, roommates or anyone else. Remember that you are responsible for activity that occurs under IDs registered to you, so it is in your best interest to choose a unique password and keep it private. Getting Connected Since passwords provide access to your personal information, you should always make them difficult to guess. Changing your passwords frequently will also help protect you from identity theft and unauthorized access to your personal information. Note that Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (MnSCU) requires that all SCSU passwords meet or exceed certain criteria. For specifics, see “Password Requirements” on page 10. My HuskyNet Best practices Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map Firewall filtering Firewalls protect your computer by filtering the incoming network traffic and can prevent certain types of viruses and malicious network activity. Most newer operating systems such as Windows XP and newer and Mac OX 10.4 and newer have built-in firewalls, but they may need to be activated. Contact the HelpDesk (page 5) for assistance. Create backups Hard drives and other storage devices occasionally go bad. By backing up your files often, you can minimize your potential for loss. We recommend that you back up and save your files frequently. You can back up your data by saving to a flash drive or memory stick (for short-term, working backups), writable CD/DVD or external hard drive (for long-term backups) or your HuskyNet File/Web space. Online backup services are also available. Dispose of information securely When discarding CD-ROMs, DVDs, hard drives and other storage devices, you should dispose of them safely to ensure that your information remains secure. You may bring CD-ROMs, DVDs, USB drives and paper documents to the HelpDesk (MC B43), and they will place them in a secure drop box for disposal. If you have a computer or hard drive that you are getting rid of, please be sure that you use a secure method to wipe clean the hard drive before it leaves your possession. The HelpDesk (page 5) can provide you additional information about information disposal. Threat awareness Spam SCSU provides protection from unsolicited e-mail, also known as spam and junk e-mail. Unwanted e-mail uses your allotted storage space quota. You can work with HuskyNet staff to reduce the amount of spam you receive. Remember that e-mail sent from a mailing list to which you have subscribed is not spam. For more information on spam, best practices for dealing with it and other related resources, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/protectu/spam. Phishing Phishing – a form of spam – is a prevalent online criminal activity involving fraudulent e-mail messages sent in an attempt to obtain your personal data such as credit card and banking information. These e-mails are usually written under the guise of “protecting” you by asking for “confirmation” or “verification” of personal and/or account information. However, please note that legitimate businesses will never ask you for personal or financial data via e-mail. For more SCSU will never ask information on phishing and how to protect for your password yourself from it, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ via e-mail or phone protectu/phishing.asp. 26 Protecting yourself from spam and phishing • Don’t make it easy for spammers to get your SCSU e-mail address by giving it out. • When possible, don’t open suspected spam. • Never respond to suspicious e-mails, especially those requesting your private information. • Don’t click on links within the suspicious e-mail. Instead, type the Web address directly into your Web browser to check its legitimacy. • Don’t use phone numbers in suspicious e-mails. • Report spam by following the SCSU spam reporting instructions at huskynet. stcloudstate.edu/protectu/spam NOTE: SCSU will never ask you for your password via e-mail! Use of St. Cloud State University (SCSU) resources for unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials is forbidden. SCSU prohibits illegal copyright infringement through its acceptable use policies as well as student conduct code. Disciplinary action, including loss of use of the university information technology systems, up to and including expulsion from the university, could result from violations of this policy. There are some legitimate and legal P2P file-sharing applications. For more information on this topic and to link to a list of legal alternatives, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/protectu/p2p.asp. Campus Map 27 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Record the information below and store it in a safe place (not in your laptop bag). This record will help you identify your laptop to authorities and claim it if it is ever stolen. • Make • Model • Serial No. • Purchase Date • MAC address • Lock Combination Online Learning Document laptop information Library TIP Downloading or distributing copyrighted material, including through peer-topeer file sharing, without the permission of the copyright owner is against the law. Illegal downloading or distribution of copyrighted materials can result in you being prosecuted in criminal court and/or sued for damages in civil court. Criminal penalties for first-time offenders can be as high as five years in prison and $250,000 in fines. If sued in civil court, you may be responsible for monetary damages, attorneys’ fees and civil penalties up to $150,000 per work distributed. Safe Computing Peer-to-peer file sharing network programs like Kazaa, Ares, iMesh and LimeWire are popular ways to share music and movie files online, but they create legal risks and security concerns. Deleting P2P programs from your computer will help you avoid these potential problems. Computing Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing Getting Connected Malware (or spyware) are malicious and often annoying programs that are installed on your computer sometimes just by visiting a certain Web site or downloading a seemingly innocent program. They can cause pop-up ads and collect information about you and your computer use. Malware often interferes with your computer’s operation and can slow it down. To protect against malware, you can download antivirus software, available free to SCSU students, at huskynet. stcloudstate.edu/protectu. The HelpDesk recommends also using anti-malware and removal programs. Three free, popular and effective programs are Ad-Aware, Malwarebytes and SpyBot-Search & Destroy, available at www.download.com. My HuskyNet www.download.com Malware (Spyware) Main Contacts Users must be careful about using peerto-peer file sharing programs and any other “free” programs downloaded from the Web. Many include malware that will transmit private information back to the Web site, slow down your computer, and prevent you from logging onto Web sites such as Outlook Web Access (OWA) and Desire2Learn (D2L). SCSU recommends that all Windows users install Ad-Aware, Malwarebytes or SpyBot – three of the free anti-malware programs available at A virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user. Viruses can corrupt computer data, reveal Download your personal information to others and send virus-infected e-mail to everyone in your Antivirus Software address book. Antivirus software, available for FREE! free to SCSU students, provides protection from viruses for your computer. It is available for download at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/protectu. News Protect your computer from malware Essentials TIP Viruses Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Viruses and malware often spread through online chat/instant messaging communications. These messages may appear to be from a friend, family member or acquaintance and often contain a link to a Web page that will download and install malware on your computer. Unless you were expecting the message or are absolutely sure of its legitimacy, do not click on these links until you verify them with the apparent sender. Reporting technology theft, abuse and threats Theft If a technology (i.e. laptop) theft occurs on campus, contact Public Safety at (320) 308-3333. They will help you file an SCSU report, contact the campus IT Security Coordinator and file a report with the St. Cloud police. If you have insurance, it is recommended that you also contact your agent to determine if your stolen item is insured for theft. Abuse and threats If someone is sending threatening e-mail to you, do not engage the individual in written or verbal conversation. Write to or tell the person to discontinue the activity. If the person will not stop sending harassing messages or if the threat becomes serious, contact the SCSU IT Security Coordinator at itsecurity@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-3091. If you feel the threat is immediate or life-threatening, contact Public Safety (320) 308-3333 or your local police. Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Online Learning Library Safe Computing Online chat/messaging 28 Essentials LIBRARY News lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/hours Articles search Campus Map 29 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations • Go to lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library • In the Library Search area, select the “Articles and databases” tab and insert a topic or title in the “Find” box. • Evaluate the results by reading article titles and abstracts. • Find the full text. If the article is available electronically in the database, you can read, print or e-mail the article to yourself. Click on the “Full Text” link. If there is no link to the full text, click the “FindIt!” button. This will link you to other databases with the full-text version of the article, indicate that SCSU has the print, microfilm or microfiche version of the article, or take you to an interlibrary loan form that will request the item from a different library. Online Learning How to use the “Books and more” search (MnPALS Plus catalog) • Go to lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library • In the Library Search area, under the “Books and more” tab, insert a keyword, title or author. • Write down the item’s call number (ex. F607.P45 1985) and locate it. Tools on the library site help you find resources • Check out your items at the Circulation Desk on 1st Floor West. Most books may be checked out for four weeks and renewed online using the “View/Renew Items” Quick Link on the library home page. You will need your 14-digit bar code number from your Campus Card (page 2). Library Graduate students who are not enrolled, but need access to library materials in order to complete their degree, may request an extension. Your advisor must provide written notification to the Circulation Desk or to circulation@stcloudstate.edu stating that you require an extension for your library account in order to complete your degree. Extension requests are usually granted for one semester at a time. SCSU’s online library catalog, MnPALS Plus, allows you to search for materials maintained in the Miller Center library. This includes books, videos, CDs, DVDs, sound recordings, journals, magazines, newspapers and government documents. Safe Computing Library account extensions for graduate students: “Books and more” search Computing For additional hours, visit Research and resources Getting Connected Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. My HuskyNet Library semester hours: Main Contacts The library is in the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center, located on the northwestern edge of the St. Cloud State University campus and online at lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library. The library collection consists of 2.767 million print and nonprint items for the academic community. In this section, you will learn about the wealth of library resources and services available to you. Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning When you need a book, journal article or item that is not available at the Miller Center, you can use interlibrary loan. This service helps you get copies of articles and books from other libraries. The interlibrary loan service is available to SCSU students, faculty and staff at no charge. Request process: • Fill out a request form at lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/services/illrequest.asp. • Wait 2-10 days for delivery. • Notification will be e-mailed to you when your item is available. • Pick up your item at the Circulation Desk (page 7) or online at the link provided. Campus Map Retrieving electronic interlibrary loan articles: • If electronic delivery is available for an article, it will be sent directly to your HuskyNet e-mail account. You will receive an e-mail containing a Web address and a personal identification number (PIN). • Point your browser to the Web address provided in the e-mail and follow the directions on how to retrieve your article. Reserves and e-reserves Faculty often put course materials on reserve in the library for ease of use and availability. The library offers the convenience of both print and electronic reserves. Note that not all reserves are available both ways. • Print reserves: These are available for checkout from the Circulation Desk. You will need to know the instructor and course name. You may need to specify the name of the document in case the instructor has more than one item on reserve. • Electronic reserves: You can access e-reserve items online. Go to lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/services/courseReserves.asp and log in using your HuskyNetID and password (page 3). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader and/or Windows Media Player to use most e-reserve files. Ask a Librarian If you ever feel frustrated or confused about using the library, Ask a Librarian! Librarians help students from first year to graduate level with research. They can help you pick a topic; create a search strategy; find books, journals, newspaper articles or Web sites; create bibliographies and more. You can get help from SCSU librarians in four easy ways: 1.In person: The Reference Desk is located in the Miller Center on 1st Floor West. Librarians are stationed here seven days a week (page 7). 2.E-mail: Send questions to askref@stcloudstate.edu and you will get a response within an hour during Reference Desk hours (page 7). 3.Phone: Call (320) 308-4755 or toll-free (877) 856-9786. 4.Online chat: Go to lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/research/askalibrarian.asp and click on AskMN Chat, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Interlibrary loan TIP 24 Hour Research Help AskMN is the chat reference service used at St. Cloud State University, and it is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. AskMN provides you with live research help from academic librarians. To learn how to use the service, visit lrts. stcloudstate.edu/library/research/ askalibrarian.asp. 30 Essentials Research assistance & tools My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Additional library resources Checkout equipment LR&TS provides you with audiovisual equipment that you may need for your studies. Equipment is located at the Circulation Desk on 1st Floor West of the Miller Center and can be checked out using your SCSU Campus Card (page 2). For technical assistance, contact the Computer Labs Main Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Miller Center (page 6). Long-term laptops: Checkout requests are placed on a waiting list at the Circulation Desk, and you are e-mailed a pick-up notice when one is available. Long-term laptops are due by 12 p.m. (noon) one week from the checkout date; there are no renewals. Campus Map 31 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Several Windows and Macintosh laptops are available for student checkout at the Circulation Desk using a valid SCSU ID. All laptops are equipped to connect to the SCSU network from any campus data port or the wireless network, and software may be temporarily installed on Windows laptops. Students are charged a $25 fine per day that a laptop is returned late. Any damage to the laptop during checkout is charged to the student accordingly. Online Learning Miller Center laptops Library Cassette recorder/tape player CD player Data projector Digital camera Digital recorder DV camcorder Graphing calculator Laptop (Mac/Windows) Memory card reader/writer Microphone/stand Overhead projector PA system Screen Slide projector Tripod TTY (telephone typewriter) Main Contacts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • News Checkout equipment available: The library has online tools to assist you with your planning, research and writing assignment needs. The following resources can be found at lrts. stcloudstate.edu/library/research. • Research Basics: Consult guides for navigating the library, choosing hot topics, planning your research, identifying scholarly articles and more. • Assignment Calculator: Create a step-by-step guide for completing your research assignment on time by entering your assignment due date and topic. You can sign up for e-mail reminders, too. • Subject Guides: Use this tool for an easy entry point into your research project. You select a subject and receive a list of related article databases, books, encyclopedias, Web sites and useful resources. • Course Guides: Utilize this online resource for helpful information specific to certain courses you are taking. Course guides are created by librarians, in consultation with your professors, to provide specific articles, books, databases, Web sites and tips for completing your assignments. • RefWorks: Manage and format your bibliography in seconds with this Web-based program. It works with your list of references and provides you with a bibliography in any style, from APA to MLA. • Citation Style Guides: Consult examples of APA, MLA, Chicago and other citation style formatting. • Reference Sources: Look up quick facts, definitions, statistics and overviews using online dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories and more. Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Student study rooms Sixteen student study rooms are available for use during Miller Center library hours (page 29). Each room is equipped with a computer, network and Internet connection, television that also serves as a monitor, VCR/DVD player and white board. To reserve a study room up to seven days in advance, contact the Circulation Desk (page 7). Technical support for the study rooms is provided by the Computer Labs Main Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Miller Center (page 6). Miller Center printers Black-and-white and color laser printing is available to you from all Miller Center computer workstations. If you need to print on transparencies or special paper, go to the Miller Center 2nd Floor East Lab for help. To learn more about printing on campus, click on the “Computers & Printing” menu at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu. Photocopiers Two black-and-white photocopiers are available to the public in the Miller Center and are located in MC 127B. You will need “Campus Cash” on your Campus Card (page 2) to use the photocopy machines. Miller Center assistance for students with disabilities Assistive technology computer workstations are located near the Reference Desk on 1st Floor West. They include software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, ZoomText, JAWS and OpenBook. Headphones, microphones and mouse rollerballs are also available. For authorization to use this equipment, you must contact Student Disability Services at (320) 308-4080 or visit www. stcloudstate.edu/sds for more information. TIP: Library at a glance Online Learning Library Short-term laptops: These are checked out on a first-come, first-served basis. They are due by 12 p.m. (noon) on the next day of library service; there are no renewals. 1 Floor • Reference Desk and collection • Multicultural Resource Center • Periodicals • Circulation Desk (Videos, DVDs, CDs, sound recordings, equipment) • Interlibrary Loan Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement st 2nd Floor • Main collections, A-D 32 3rd Floor • Juvenile collection • Joan K. Blaska Children’s Collection • University Archives/Special Collections • Main collections, M-N Basement • Main collections, E-L and P-Z • U.S. government documents • Minnesota government documents Printer locations (Miller Center): Black-and-white • • • • • 1st Floor West - Reference area 2nd Floor West Lab 2nd Floor East Lab 3rd Floor West Lab Extended Study Computer Lab (MC 102) Color • 2nd Floor East Lab Photocopier locations (Miller Center): • 1st Floor West – 2 copiers Main Contacts My HuskyNet Many SCSU instructors use Desire2Learn – a Web-based course management software – to create and distribute elements of their courses online. If you are registered for a course that uses D2L, you will need to log into D2L to complete a portion or all of your coursework. As your instructor posts coursework, it will be available to you upon login. To learn more about D2L and whether or not your computer system will work with D2L, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/d2l. Campus Map 33 Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Desire2Learn (D2L) Online Learning Instructional technologies at SCSU utilize media such as audio and video to provide interactive classroom experiences that are available to you both on and off campus, often 24 hours a day. The following are a few of these technologies used at SCSU. Library stcloudstate.edu/instructional/d2l/ require.asp for details. Instructional technologies Safe Computing Some things to know: • Both on- and off-campus students may enroll in online courses. • Online courses are listed in the regular class bulletin and have a checkmark beside them. You can also browse the list of online offerings through the Continuing Studies Web site at www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies/distance. • Registration occurs through the Center for Continuing Studies’ Web site. • Most online courses follow the semester schedule. • Courses offered online have the same prerequisites as on-campus courses. • Online courses are billed at the off-campus tuition rate and have an additional course fee attached. Computing Through online courses, you may use the flexibility of distance or e-learning to work toward degrees. Most online courses are offered through the Center for Continuing Studies office at St. Cloud State University. For more information, contact ccs@stcloudstate.edu, (320) 308-3081 or visit their Web site at www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies. Getting Connected Online courses • Be a registered SCSU student • Have an active HuskyNetID (page 9) • Be enrolled in a class that uses D2L (not all SCSU courses use Desire2Learn; some online courses use different technologies) • Use a Web browser and computer system that supports D2L. See huskynet. News St. Cloud State University offers you many ways to participate in both on-campus and offcampus classes. Class delivery methods such as interactive television, podcasting and the Web give you greater access to St. Cloud State University’s academic programs. Learning Resources & Technology Services provides many additional services that help you use SCSU’s resources without needing to be on campus. To log into D2L you must: Essentials ONLINE LEARNING/INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Essentials News Main Contacts My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Involvement Policies & Regulations Campus Map MediaSite MediaSite is a content distribution tool most often used to rebroadcast audio and video recordings of courses, lectures and presentations online. Adobe Connect Adobe Acrobat Connect is an online Web conferencing and collaboration tool. It provides multimedia capabilities that can be used for many activities such as group work, online office hours and interactive classes. ITV/video conferencing This technology allows two parties in different locations to interact with video and audio capabilities, simultaneously. It is most commonly used at SCSU between an instructor located in an ITV classroom on campus and a virtual classroom of students located off campus. Podcasting Podcasting is the distribution of media-filled programs such as audio, video and print files via the Web. Some instructors create podcasts of lectures, presentations, exam reviews and more, available to you online for download and playback on personal computers or portable media players (like iPods), 24 hours a day. Unlike simple downloads, you can subscribe to podcasts and use a content software program like iTunes (see below) to automatically retrieve new content as it is published. At SCSU, eight classrooms are equipped for creating podcasts. Visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/instructional/podcast for more information. iTunes U iTunes U is a customized version of Apple iTunes that allows you to access university-generated podcasts in a centralized location. Podcasts on iTunes U are available for download or playback 24 hours a day and can include lectures, presentations and exam reviews. SCSU has a customized site on iTunes U that houses materials for several academic courses as well as public programs for Athletics, Women on Wednesday, Music and SmallBytes. To access SCSU’s iTunes U, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/instructional/podcast and log in using the link in the upper right-hand corner of the page. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is a file format used to distribute Web content. Unlike simple downloads, you can subscribe to RSS feeds, and receive new content as it is distributed, often times using a program like iTunes to collectively manage your feeds. SCSU has many RSS feeds, which can be found by looking for the RSS feed icon when surfing through the Web site. HuskyNet has three RSS feeds that keep you abreast of technology-related news and announcements, and you can subscribe to them at huskynet.stcloudstate. edu. University Communications also provides a list of SCSU feeds and general tips for getting started with RSS at www.stcloudstate.edu/news/rss.asp. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the HelpDesk at (320) 308-2077 or helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu. 34 TIP Podcasting on iTunes U! St. Cloud State University is using iTunes U (a customized version of Apple iTunes) as a means to provide you with access to university-generated podcasts in a centralized location. For more information on podcasting or to check out iTunes U, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/ instructional/podcast. Essentials Electronic classrooms My HuskyNet A Classroom Performance System (CPS) is a wireless response system that allows you to interact electronically with an instructor by using a wireless response device, known as a Clicker, to answer questions in real time with the click of a button. Clickers are often used to take attendance, administer quizzes and get instant feedback and participation. Eighteen SCSU classrooms are equipped with a CPS. Main Contacts Classroom Performance System: Clickers News SCSU has more than 200 electronic classrooms that allow your professors to enhance their instruction with technology. E-classrooms are equipped with a computer, touch-screen audio-visual management system and multimedia equipment including a projector, DVD/VCR combo and speakers. The number of e-classrooms on campus grows each year. Software programs (Virtual Lab) Library resources You have online access to most library services including research assistance, database searches, electronic article and e-book delivery, and interlibrary loan. For more information, visit lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/services/distance. Off-campus Internet service 35 Campus Map Visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/isp for information on finding an off-campus Internet service provider. Note that SCSU does not endorse any providers. Student Policies & Involvement Regulations SCSU’s Virtual Lab (page 17) provides you with online access to software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. For more information and a list of programs, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/virtuallab. Online Learning Your HuskyNetID gives you access to SCSU e-mail (page 12), File/Web space (page 13) and many other resources. To learn more about HuskyNet technology services for distance learners, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/distance.asp. Library HuskyNet: E-mail, File/Web space Safe Computing To access most online services, you will need one or more of the following: HuskyNetID (page 3), SCSU ID number and SCSU ID password (page 2), and library bar code (page 3). Computing Distance Learning Resources Getting Connected A Clicker may be required in your course materials, and if purchased, will be compatible with all Clickers allow you to interact CPS-equipped classrooms on campus; however, electronically with instructors. you need to purchase a registration card for each semester that you use the CPS. For purchasing information and more details on the CPS and Clickers, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/instructional/clickers. Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Online Learning Library Safe Computing Computing Getting Connected My HuskyNet Main Contacts News Essentials STUDENT INVOLVEMENT In order to make technology at St. Cloud State University work for students, the university provides several chances for students to be involved in technology decisions. In this section, you will find three of those opportunities described. Student Technology Fee Committee The Student Technology Fee Committee works with SCSU administrators to determine how the technology fee funds are used. The committee also makes recommendations to the Fee Allocation Committee for adjusting the cost of the fee. There are seven voting members (five students and two administrators), and a Learning Resources & Technology Services staff member who serves as an ex-officio committee member. The Student Government president appoints voting student members. For member consideration, contact the Student Government president at (320) 308-3751 or sga-pres@stcloudstate.edu. If you have general questions or suggestions, please contact Mark Kotcho, ex-officio, at (320) 308-2053 or makotcho@stcloudstate.edu. Student Technology Fee Minnesota State Colleges and Universities sets standard guidelines for the use of technology fees for all of its schools (www.mnscu.edu/board/procedure/511p1.html). MnSCU standards: • Colleges and universities may establish a policy to charge a fee to students for the acquisition, upgrading and/or maintenance of technology for academic and student support activities that provide/enhance student access to technology. • A technology fee advisory committee shall exist for each university. A majority of the members shall be students, and the campus student association(s) shall appoint the student members of this committee. Before making recommendations to the university president, the committee will present the recommendations to the campus student association(s) for advice and recommendation. • The campus student association(s) and the institution president/designee shall jointly determine a schedule for the technology fee advisory committee to ensure the plan and budget for the fee will be completed for action in spring. The necessary background materials shall be provided in advance to the committee in accordance with Procedure 2.3.1, part 2, subpart B. • The university president has final authority regarding expenditure of funds received from the technology fee. The president shall review any modifications to the recommendation with the campus student association(s) and the technology fee advisory committee prior to the implementation for that year. St. Cloud State University’s Student Technology Fee is approved at $4.75 per semester credit and typically generates at least $1.5 million each year. 36 Student Technology Fee funds: • More than 400 General Access computers • Network support services for computers, printers and servers • Furniture for General Access labs • Software in General Access labs • Student lab consultants • Computer technicians • Equipment maintenance and printer supplies • Printers (more than 65 locations) Committee responsibilities include: • Recommending an annual budget to Student Government and the SCSU administration • Reviewing the facilities and services that are provided by the Technology Fee • Discussing new ways of supporting student access to technology Essentials My HuskyNet Getting Connected For more information on TLTR technology plans, go to www.stcloudstate.edu/tltr. To have your name included in the e-mail distribution list and receive notices of meeting agendas, times and places, send an e-mail message to: Kristi Tornquist, dean of LR&TS, kmtornquist@stcloudstate.edu. Main Contacts SCSU’s Teaching, Learning, and Technology Roundtable (TLTR) was established in the spring of 1997 as a subgroup of the St. Cloud State University Strategic Planning Committee. TLTR is an open committee, welcoming the campus community to attend and participate in TLTR meetings. The committee brings together students, faculty, staff and administrators to share information, coordinate technology planning and advise on issues related to technology. TLTR reviews, reflects, reacts to and disseminates technology information to others on campus. Students are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. News Teaching, Learning, Technology Roundtable (TLTR) Computing Learning Resources & Technology Services Dean’s Student Advisory Group Library Online Learning Students interested in serving on this group should contact: Kristi Tornquist, dean of LR&TS Miller Center 112 (320) 308-2022 Safe Computing Learning Resources & Technology Services invites students to be a part of the LR&TS Dean’s Student Advisory Group. Members provide input and make recommendations to the dean of LR&TS on practical problems encountered by students in the Miller Center, including those related to policies and services. Discussions are informal, yet provide the dean with valuable information from student perspectives. kmtornquist@stcloudstate.edu Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Campus Map 37 Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Online Learning Library Safe Computing Computing Getting Connected My HuskyNet Main Contacts News Essentials POLICIES & REGULATIONS As a student at St. Cloud State University, you are entitled to use the campus network and technologies. By using SCSU technology resources, you agree to abide by the policies and regulations set by SCSU, the Student Code of Conduct, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and all applicable state and federal laws. You will find a list of policies and regulations below that you are responsible for knowing and following. The full-length text and list of policies can be accessed at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu under the “Technology Policies, Plans & Presentations” link. Failure to comply with these policies and regulations may result in the loss of network privileges or other disciplinary actions. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) sets policies and procedures for all of its campuses, including SCSU. You are responsible for knowing and abiding by all MnSCU regulations, especially the “Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources” standards located at www.mnscu.edu/ board/procedure/522p1.html. In addition, the MnSCU Office of the Chancellor has passed a new security guideline (Guideline 5.23.1.1 Password Usage and Handling – www.mnscu.edu/board/ procedure/523p1guideline1.html) that requires all students, faculty and staff to create stronger passwords. The minimum password requirements are defined on page 10. SCSU Responsible Use of Computers In addition to other technology use policies, you are required to know and agree to the “Responsible Use of Computers” standard set by SCSU. Go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/policies/responsibleuse.asp to read the full details, including a summary of current Minnesota computer laws. 38 Main Contacts Sample of policies, standards and guidelines: • Reporting technology abuse • E-mail acceptable use • E-mail as an official communication to students • Student HuskyNet account allocations • Computing standards • Miller Center student study room use • Open data jack usage • ResNet acceptable use • Student Campus Desktop/iCampus Desktop • Student laptop checkout News As an SCSU student, you are required to be ethical and responsible in your use of HuskyNet. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all HuskyNet policies and regulations, which can be found at huskynet.stcloudstate. edu under the “Technology Policies, Plans & Presentations” link. Essentials Technology policies, standards and guidelines My HuskyNet Getting Connected Computing Safe Computing Library Online Learning Student Policies & Involvement Regulations Campus Map 39 www.stcloudstate.edu/campusmap MAP LEGEND My HuskyNet Main Contacts News Essentials ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP Campus Map Policies & Regulations Student Involvement Online Learning Library Safe Computing Computing Getting Connected AS Administrative Services C4 AH Alumni House D4 AIC American Indian Center E6 AMC Atwood Memorial Center* B3 BTH Benton Hall B1 BH Brown Hall B4 BG Buildings and Grounds E1 CRH Carol Hall B1 CSH Case Hall* C2 CH Centennial Hall* B4 CCS Continuing Studies (in Shoemaker Hall) B6 ECC Engineering & Computing Center* C6 EH Eastman Hall A5 EB Education Building* D5 FLD Field B8 GC Garvey Commons B2 HaH Halenbeck Hall D7 HH Headley Hall C4 HiHH Health Center C2 HP Heating Plant B7 HiH Hill Hall C2 HoH Holes Hall* C1 Hub Husky Hub C10 HS Husky Stadium C8 KVACKiehle Visual Arts Center* A2 LH Lawrence Hall A3 MB Maintenance Building C7 MC Miller Center* D3 (James W. Miller Learning Resources Center) MH Mitchell Hall A2 NHC National Hockey Center D9 NOC North Office Center E1 NSP NSP Building B10 PA Performing Arts Center C3 PR Parking Ramp D2 Students studying outside the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center. PS Public Safety RGH Richard Green House SH Ritsche Auditorium (Stewart Hall) R Riverview* SBH Sherburne Hall SMH Shoemaker Hall SVN Stateview North SVS Stateview South STH Stearns Hall SH Stewart Hall (Ritsche Auditorium)* SRC Student Recreation Center* WH Whitney House WC Women’s Center WSB Wick Science Building (planetarium)* (Robert H. Wick Science Building) 51B 51 Building* 801B 801 Building * E2 E5 A4 A5 B2 B6 D1 D1 C1 A4 C8 A2 E2 B5 A4 C5 General Access computer locations Check the Web site at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers/labsGeneral.asp for additional General Access lab information and availability. 40 Stateview North Stateview South C Lot 1st Ave B Lot Mitchell Hall L Lot Garvey Commons Whitney Lawrence Hall Admissions Parking D Lot Stewart Hall Centennial Hall My HuskyNet Administrative Services Building Atwood Center TIP General Access Computer Labs Main Contacts MTC Bus Stop Performing Arts Center 51B P Lot Headley Hall ot Z Lot Education Building E Lot Pay Lot J Lot Shoemaker Hall University Drive Maint. Bldg. M Lot R Lot Chilled Water Plant Halenbeck Hall G Lot Hydroelectric Plant Student Rec. Ctr. 8 RIDG E Library 11th St. G Heating Lot Plant TO S ELK E FIE LD B Safe Computing Child Care Center Skalicky Plaza Riverview Eastman Engineering and Computing Center N Lot Robert H. Wick Science Building General Access computers are located in 13 buildings on campus. You will find each of these buildings highlighted in red on the map to the immediate left. Computing F Lot V Lot American Indian Center F Lane 801 Building 5 North H Lot Brown Hall Getting Connected Alumni House HL Barden Park Richard Green House 7 S Lot Benton Hall Sherburne Hall A-2 Lot Hill Hall O Lot James W. Miller Learning Resources Center E Lot Carol Hall Kiehle 8th St. 6 A-1 Lot Pay Lot 7th St. 9th St. N News Case Hall Public Safety O Lot V Lot A North Benton Hall & X Lot 4 B Stearns Hall 4th Avenue Parking Ramp Women's Center 6th St. Holes Hall North Pay Lot Stateview Lot A-A Lot 3 C I Lot XX XX Lot Lot North Office Center 2nd Ave. D 5th St. 2 3rd Ave E Essentials 1 4th Ave 5th Ave. 4th St. Field Stadium DAM Online Learning 12th St. National Hockey Center Husky Pay Lot Lo t Student Policies & Involvement Regulations 9 K Lot 15th St. 16th St. Bike Path Husky Challenge Course IVER Q Lot 41 Campus Map St. Cloud City Utilities 12 SIPPI R Husky Hub 11 MISSIS K Lot NSP 10 14th St. 3rd Ave. S 4th Ave. S U 13th St. Student TECHNOLOGY HANDBOOK HUSKYNET huskynet.stcloudstate.edu 2010-2011 ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY www.stcloudstate.edu HelpDesk huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/helpdesk 308-2077 • helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu Campus Card Office www.stcloudstate.edu/campuscard 308-1683 • campuscard@stcloudstate.edu SCSU Computer Store huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computerstore 308-4944 • computerstore@stcloudstate.edu Online & Distance Learning www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies/distance 308-3081 • ccs@stcloudstate.edu General Access Labs huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/computers 308-2068 • labs@stcloudstate.edu 308-TECH Technology Support Line • 308-TECH (8324) The Technology Support Line allows you to dial a single phone number to access a variety of St. Cloud State University’s technology services. The automated system directs you to someone who can help you with your questions. You can also reach each service area by dialing the individual number if you prefer, but for a convenient, easy-to-remember solution, dial (320) 308-TECH. Library lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library Reference Desk lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/research/askalibrarian.asp 308-4755 or 877-856-9786 (toll free) • askref@stcloudstate.edu Circulation Desk lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/general/access 308-3083 • circulation@stcloudstate.edu St. Cloud State University values diversity of all kinds, including but not limited to race, religion and ethnicity (full statement at bulletin.stcloudstate. edu/ugb/generalinfo/nondiscrimination.asp). TTY: 1-800-627-3529. SCSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. This material can be made available in an alternative format. Contact the department/agency listed above.