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Division of Information Technology offers free resources and services to students, faculty, and staff

Welcome to the spring semesterExplore some of the complimentary resources and services provided by the Division of Information Technology to enhance the start of your semester.

  • Use Microsoft 365 – an office collaboration suite that includes tools such as email, calendar, office applications, file storage space, teams, and more. You can access the suite from your desktop, web browser, or phone.
    • Get a free copy of Microsoft 365 apps for personal use on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones. See the installation instructions for Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.
  • Get antivirus – K-Staters connecting their computers to the Kansas State University network can use the approved antivirus software of their choice or choose from the list of recommended software.
  • Use the Qualtrics survey system. Faculty/staff and authorized students can use the Qualtrics Survey System. Qualtrics is a comprehensive survey tool with more than 90 question types, simplified reporting tools, online training modules, a library of surveys to peruse, and more.
  • Use Zoom (video and audio conferencing) to meet virtually.
    Use Zoom to set up an online staff meeting, a training session, a class group meeting, beam in a speaker, and more. See the Using Zoom guide to get started.
  • Remote access to software – Remote access to software in the K-State computer labs allows students to use specialized software and avoid having to purchase themselves. Popular software includes SAS, SPSS, Mathematica, and Matlab. Unfortunately, Adobe Creative Cloud is not available for remote access. To see a list of all software available in the computing labs, visit the Software in the Computing Labs page. To learn how to access the software, visit the Remote Access page.
  • Get IT Help

More IT resources for K-Staters are on the Welcome to IT at K-State website.

Free on-campus printing

Do you need to print something? A limited amount of free printing is available to K-State students, faculty, and staff on the Manhattan campus. K-Staters get $10 of free printing during the spring and fall semesters and $5 for the summer semester. Unused balances do not carry forward to the next semester.

You can print to available printers wirelessly from computer labs or library computers. Continue reading “Free on-campus printing”

Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base

The IT Knowledge Base is a published collection of documentation that includes answers to frequently asked questions, how-to guides, and troubleshooting instructions. The Knowledge Base is designed to make it easy for K-Staters to find solutions to their problems without asking for help.

Collecting all IT information in a single, easily accessible knowledge base provides a one-stop-shop for customer self-service, including:

  • Timely information
  • Enhanced search capabilities
  • Improved accessibility

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base

The IT Knowledge Base is a published collection of documentation that includes answers to frequently asked questions, how-to guides, and troubleshooting instructions. The Knowledge Base is designed to make it easy for K-Staters to find solutions to their problems without asking for help.

Collecting all IT information in a single, easily accessible knowledge base provides a one-stop-shop for customer self-service, including:

  • Timely information
  • Enhanced search capabilities
  • Improved accessibility

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

Free on-campus printing

Do you need to print something? A limited amount of free printing is available to K-State students, faculty, and staff on the Manhattan campus. K-Staters get $10 of free printing during the spring and fall semesters and $5 for the summer semester. Unused balances do not carry forward to the next semester.

You can print to available printers wirelessly from computer labs or library computers. Continue reading “Free on-campus printing”

KSIS training sessions available during spring semester

Instructor-led KSIS training is available for faculty, academic advisors, and staff throughout the spring semester. Registration through HRIS is required. For step-by-step instructions, view the Register for classes in HRIS.

KSIS training now available

Continue reading “KSIS training sessions available during spring semester”

Division of IT welcomes you to the spring semester

The Division of Information Technology provides various resources and services for free. Get your semester off to a good start by checking out a few of them.

  • Get a free copy of Microsoft Office for personal use on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones. See the installation instructions for Mac, Windows, and mobile devices.
  • Use Microsoft 365 on the web – a collaboration suite that includes tools such as email, calendar, office applications, file storage space, Teams, and more. You can access the suite from your desktop, web browser, or phone.
  • Connect your mobile devices to K-State’s wireless network.
  • Get antivirus – K-Staters connecting their computers to the Kansas State University network can use the approved antivirus software of their choice or choose from the list of recommended software.
  • Use K-State’s Qualtrics survey system. Faculty/staff and authorized students can use the Qualtrics Survey System. Qualtrics is a comprehensive survey tool with more than 90 question types, simplified reporting tools, online training modules, a library of surveys to peruse, and more.
  • Use Zoom (video and audio conferencing) to meet virtually.
    Use Zoom to set up an online staff meeting, a training session, a class group meeting, beam in a speaker, and more. See the Using Zoom guide to get started.
  • Remote access to software – Remote access to software in the K-State computer labs allows students to use specialized software and avoid having to purchase themselves. Popular software includes SAS, SPSS, Mathematica, and Matlab. Unfortunately, Adobe Creative Cloud is not available for remote access. To see a list of all software available in the computing labs, visit the Software in the Computing Labs page. To learn how to access the software, visit the Remote Access page.
  • Get IT Help

More IT resources for K-Staters are on the Welcome to IT at K-State website.

KSIS Training sessions for Fall 2022 available

KSIS training dates and times are now available for fall 2022. Instructor-led, Zoom based training is available for faculty, academic advisors, and staff at no charge. However, registration through HRIS is required. See Using HRIS to register for classes.

Training for staff and faculty include the following topics:

  • Advising in KSIS
  • Class Scheduler
  • Grading in KSIS

For more information about each topic and the dates and times for training, visit the KSIS Training web page. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Fred Darkow, KSIS Training Coordinator, at fdarkow@ksu.edu.

Apr. 29: Intro to Microsoft Visio Professional

An introductory training for Microsoft Visio Professional is scheduled 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Apr. 29, on Zoom(Session is not live until the scheduled time.)

About Microsoft Visio Pro

Microsoft Visio Pro is a common diagramming tool that enables the creation of vector graphics.

Some common examples include the following:

  • Flowcharts to describe work or research processes
  • Basic diagrams
  • BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) diagrams (with built-in validation based on rule sets)
  • Database systems
  • Floor plans
  • Network designs
  • Data-created visuals (with uploaded Excel spreadsheets used in Visio templates from MS Visio Online and/or the Excel backstage)
  • Automapping of websites to three levels
  • And more

Continue reading “Apr. 29: Intro to Microsoft Visio Professional”

KSIS Training sessions for Spring 2022 available

KSIS training dates and times are now available for spring 2022. Instructor-led training is available for faculty, academic advisors, and staff at no charge. However, registration through HRIS is required. For step-by-step instructions, view the Using HRIS to register for classes knowledge base article.

KSIS training now available

Continue reading “KSIS Training sessions for Spring 2022 available”