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If emergency conditions should cause disruption to university operations, this guide will help you continue to provide uninterrupted service to your colleagues and constituents.

  • If you are a student looking for resources regarding learning from home, please visit the Keep on Learning website.
  • If you are a faculty member looking for resources regarding teaching from home, please visit the Keep on Teaching website.
  • If you are faculty/staff, looking for teleworking guidelines, health and wellbeing support, please visit /hr/wellness/telecommuting
  • If you are working from home, please follow the IT Security Goals to stay safe and secure online.

 

 

 

Connecting to University Resources
Using Microsoft Teams and other tools to stay connected
Accessing Office and Enterprise Applications to stay productive off-site
Working Remotely with your Protected Health Information (PHI)
We're here to help – tech support while away from the office
Wireless Hot Spot Loaners
How do I connect to university resources, systems and shared drives remotely?

Some systems and resources only require internet access while others require you to connect using a virtual private network (VPN). Find out more on the Connecting to University Resources section of this site.

How do I get tech support while working from home?

Information Technology, along with your local technology support professionals, are dedicated to providing you with the best support possible. Learn more about tech support and online "Working from Home" workshops.

What is the best way to conduct meetings and communicate remotely with colleagues?

Teams is the recommended method for conducting meetings and communicating remotely with your colleagues. To learn more about Teams and some alternate forms of communication, check out the Collaboration and Video Conferencing section of this site.

What can I do if my connection is choppy and I am having trouble with videoconferencing quality?
  • A good first step is to determine whether or not video is necessary. Turning off video will greatly reduce the necessary bandwidth.
  • If you are using Collaborate in Blackboard, know that you can make conference calls with up to 25 participants.
  • If possible, use a wired connection.
Do I need to use a university-owned computer when working at home?

Ideally, all university business should be conducted on a university-owned computer; however, in these unusual times, it is understood that this may not be a realistic expectation for all faculty and staff. Learn about using a personally-owned computer. What you need to know before using a personally-owned computer for university business.

How do I take calls remotely?

The best methods for taking business calls from home are to forward your office phone to your cellphone or to use Jabber.

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