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Division of IT welcomes you to the spring semester

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

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

Posted on by Fred Darkow

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

Posted on by Shalin Hai-Jew

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

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KSIS Training sessions for Spring 2022 available

Posted on by Fred Darkow

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

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KSIS Training sessions for Fall 2021 available

Posted on by Fred Darkow

KSIS training dates and times are now available for fall 2021. 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
  • Deans Office Staff
  • Grading in KSIS
  • Master Extract Reporting
  • Processing Minors 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.

Microsoft 365 Apps free for all K-Staters

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

Office 365, an office collaboration suite, is available for free for K-State, faculty, staff, and students. It includes tools such as email, calendar, office applications, file storage space, and more. You can access the suite from your desktop, web browser, or mobile device.

You can download Office 365 Apps for free, as part of the university’s Office 365 site license.

Install Office 365 for free

Office 365 Apps provides both desktop and mobile versions. It is for personal use and can be installed on up to five PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five phones.

For more details, see K-State’s Office 365 website (k-state.edu/its/office365). If you have questions, contact the IT Help Desk, helpdesk@k-state.edu, 785-532-7722 (toll-free 800-865-6143).

KSIS Training sessions for Spring 2021 available

Posted on by Fred Darkow

KSIS training dates and times are now available for spring 2021. Instructor-led 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
  • Deans Office Staff
  • Grading in KSIS
  • Master Extract Reporting
  • Processing Minors in KSIS
  • Student Records for Academic Department Staff
  • Student Records for Administrative Department Office Staff

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.

Free technology resources and services for faculty and staff

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

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

  • Remote access to software – Remote access to software in the K-State computer labs provides students the ability to use specialty software and avoid having to purchase themselves. Popular software includes SAS, SPSS, Mathematica, and Matlab. 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 a free copy of Microsoft Office for personal use on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 phones.
    Installation instructions:

  • Connect your mobile devices to K-State’s wireless network.
  • K-State Survey powered by Qualtrics. Faculty/staff and authorized students can use the K-State Survey System. It’s powered by Qualtrics, 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 setup an online staff meeting, a training session, a class group meeting, and more. See the Using Zoom guide to get started.
  • Connect with the IT Help Desk.

Resources:

Send any IT-related questions to the IT Help Desk, helpdesk@k-state.edu, or call 785-532-7722.

Free technology resources and services for students

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

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

Resources:

Send any IT-related questions to the IT Help Desk, helpdesk@k-state.edu, or call 785-532-7722.

KSIS Training sessions for Spring 2020 available

Posted on by Fred Darkow

KSIS training dates and times are now available for spring 2020.  Instructor-led 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
  • Deans Office Staff
  • Grading in KSIS
  • Master Extract Reporting
  • Processing Minors in KSIS
  • Student Records for Academic Department Staff
  • Student Records for Administrative Department Office Staff

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.