In order for you to read or edit work that students submit from Office 2007 (such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files), you will need to install a compatibility pack.  Please see http://www.tntech.edu/its/news/MSCompPack/ and download the appropriate file for your machine (Windows or Macintosh). 

Email, PC Lab, and Other Accounts

Your email account is generated shortly after you sign your contract in Human Resources.  Your username is usually your first initial and last name, but may include a middle initial if needed.

• How do I start using my Exchange Server email account?

• How do I use my PC Lab account (faculty only)?

• Where do I reset my initial passwords to activate my email and PC Lab account?

• How do I request access to the Web for Faculty or to the other administrative systems (SIS, FRS, Banner, etc.)? 

• Where do I connect to Banner Self Service for Employees?

For New Faculty

• How can I send an email to my entire class?

• How do I get to the Web for Faculty and submit my grades online?

• Where are the PC labs on campus and what software is available there? 

• How do I reserve a PC lab for teaching?

• How do I request PC Lab folders for students to access files I want them to use and to drop assignments into (faculty)?  How do I connect to these folders from my office?

• Tell me about iLearn, the online teaching system.  Where do I learn to use iLearn (beginning Fall 2007) to provide an online component to my instruction?

For New Staff

• Where can I find information on the administrative systems, such as student records, departmental accounts, etc.  that I use in my position?

• Where can I learn about the Banner finance system?

• How can I learn about what is available to do requisitions and other campus forms (staff)?

Purchases

• What software and hardware is available for university purchases? 

• How do I make a request to purchase software or hardware through the university? 

• Where can I get a discount on Dell computer systems or items in the Apple store for my personal use?

• Where can I get a discount on Microsoft products or Adobe software for home use?

Training

• What free training classes and handouts are available?

• How do I get to the technical eBooks online in the library?

Securing Your System

• What is the TTU Virus Protection Policy?    

• How do I protect my windows operating system with Critical Updates from Microsoft?

• What are some security tips?  

Network Information

• How do I access the TTU wireless network? 

•  How do I request an additional network connection (PDF) for my office? 

• What policies govern the use of the network, especially copyright infringement?