 Information
for New Students and New Faculty and Staff
Understanding and making full and effective
use of an institution's information technology resources can
be a confusing and overwhelming experience for newcomers.
These pages are designed to make your computing experience
at Otterbein enjoyable, productive and risk-free.
If at any time you have questions, don't hesitate
to contact the following Help Desks: Students
may contact the Student Help Desk located in the Campus Center
or at 823-1060. For account problems, students may contact
the Student Computing Manager directly at the same location
or via phone 823-1885 or
traleigh@otterbein.edu.
Faculty and Staff may contact the Faculty/Staff
helpline at 823-1747 or email
helpdesk@otterbein.edu.
Asking the Right
Questions. Before going into specifics relating to Otterbein,
you should review the Student
Guide to Evaluating Information Technology on Campus
from Educause.
This brochure provides new students with thoughtful questions
about technology resources.
One last document to review is Otterbein's Responsible
Use Policy. This document outlines what computer practices
are permitted and which ones are prohibited.
More information for new students can be found
on the Student
Life web pages.
Be sure to bookmark any important
web pages shown here for future quick reference as you begin
your transition to Otterbein.
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Information Specifically
for Faculty and Staff:
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You will be provided your Otterbein ID
and Banner pin from Human Resources. Use these to activate
your account and logon to Banner directly. See "What
to Do First", "Other On-line Resources"
and "Training" below. Also visit specific
Faculty/Staff Orientation webpages. See Forms
and Resources for Banner training and more, Human
Resources, and your Employees and Faculty tabs in
your O-Zone
account for announcements, information and personalized
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Information for Specific Student
Bodies:
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Information for Graduate
and Traditional Nursing Students. Information specifically
for Nursing students. |
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Information
for Continuing Studies Students Information specifically
for our adult learners. |
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Information for Graduate
Program Students. Information specifically for our
adult learners. |
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Information for MBA Students.
Information specifically for our adult learners. |
What Do I Need to Know About
My Personal Computer?
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Do I need to bring my own
computer to Otterbein? The answer to this critical
question depends on your study and work habits, your
personal style and other factors. |
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What Computer
should I buy? This page gives you a general recommendation
on what computer specifications work on our network
whether you are using your own or buying brand new. |
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Hardware. If you're bringing
a computer to campus, these pages describe what hardware
you should bring. These pages also contain information
about buying a new computer. |
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Software. If you're bringing
a computer to campus, these pages describe what software
you should bring. These pages also contain information
about buying software for your computer. |
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Keeping Your
Computer Healthy - Practice Safe Hex! What you need
to do to keep your system running smoothly no matter
if you reside on-campus or off-campus!!! |
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Checklist. Download a
checklist that will make sure your computer experience
at Otterbein is safe and trouble-free. |
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What to Do First:
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Activate
your network account. You should do
this before you do anything else. You can
even do this before you arrive on campus
to purchase your identification card and
parking decal. |
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Know
Your User Name and Password. You have
one user name and one unique password that
you created upon activation of your account.
You also have a unique ID number and pin
for Self-Service Banner. |
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O-Zone
is your personal, customizable portal to Otterbein's
Intranet. Logon to your O-Zone page to access
links to all other resources and no need to
logon separately. It is single sign-on! See
all your personal information and keep current
on Otterbein news. Note: If O-Zone is ever
down for maintenance you may access the very
same resources by navigating via www.otterbein.edu
and using the A-Z index to go to each system
such as Banner, webmail, etc...directly. Contact
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Using
Otterbein e-mail. Everyone in the Otterbein
community is issued an email account. Your
Otterbein email is the only email address
the college uses for official communications.
Learn how to read your Otterbein e-mail with
your web browser. Configure your e-mail program
so that it can receive your Otterbein e-mail. |
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Other On-line Resources: |
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Self
Service Banner replaces Cardinal Web
as the new information and data services
system for Otterbein. Students and employees
can handle all business and learning services
on-line. For students: (e.g. Register for
classes, do a degree audit, pay bills, check
grades...) For Faculty: (e.g. Grade submission,
Faculty Overrides, Degree Evaluations (aka
Degree Audit), View Any Class List...)
Logon with your ID number and unique 6
number pin. (e.g. ID: A12345678, pin: 123456)
or simply logon through the quick link on
your O-Zone after single sign-on! |
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Blackboard
is an on-line learning tool for coursework.
Click here to see known issues and access
a student user guide. |
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Moodle
is another on-line learning tool for coursework.
Your instructor will let you know if you will
be using Moodle for class. |
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Online
Storage. How to use your Home folder and
Web folder to your advantage. Want a quick
way to access your folders, see your class
schedule with pictures of your classmates?
Check out your
Otternet page! |
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Using Computers on Campus: |
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Using the Computer
Labs. Discover the computer lab resources
around campus. Click here
to learn more about the printing quota in
labs and the PaperCut software. |
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Residence
Hall computer connections. Information
for connecting your computer to the Otterbein
Residence Hall network. |
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Prohibited activities.
Learn what online activities are permissible
and which ones are not. |
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Wireless
Networking. Otterbein has a wireless
network. Learn how you can connect your
wireless laptop to the network.
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Distance Learning and Off-campus Blackboard
Users: |
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Information
for Distance Learners. Hardware and software
considerations for students who are connecting
to Otterbein's network for distance learning.
Also, click here to review a comprehensive
user guide for off-campus
Blackboard users. |
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Training:
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Free
on-line training. Check out the free
online training resources. Learn how to
use Office 2007 for Windows and Office 2008
for Macintosh. Download the converter to
avoid the "gotcha" if you are
not using these Office versions! |
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How to Get Help: |
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Getting
help. Overwhelmed with computer technology?
Cannot access a resource? We're here to
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PowerPoint Presentation
for Orientation: |
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PowerPoint
for Students: Click here to access and/or
review a PowerPoint Orientation presentation.
PowerPoint
for Parents: Click here to access and/or
review a PowerPoint Orientation presentation.
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