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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the College was forced to close its campus doors and rapidly transition to remote work and distance education. As there still remains some uncertainty, the College will continue to hold mostly online courses and ensure social distancing on campus. The campus buildings will remain closed with limited access as deemed necessary. The College will continue to function in a hybrid virtual manner.
Below you can find information on how to get ready for the transition, tools you might use to work, the most recent guidance from the CUNY Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost, and where you can go for help and support.
Being Safe while Working Remotely
Information security awareness becomes paramount when working remotely. It's vital that sensitive information be protected from threats both internal and external.
Avoid public Wi-Fi; if necessary, use personal hotspots or some way to encrypt your web connection.
If you are using a personal computer or laptop, ensure that you have anti-virus and all necessary updates before connecting.
Don't stay logged onto VPN or any of your cloud tools. Remember that having VPN access means that you are directly connecting to the College network. Be mindful in ensuring you have logged out.
If you were given access to your H:\drive from home, remember that the connection remains on your local computer thus leaving your files vulnerable if someone else goes onto your device.
Take extra caution in who you are providing access to in cloud collaboration tools.
Think before you click.
Tools and Resources
City Tech's computer systems, network and information resources are dedicated to support the College's and University's mission of education, research and public service. All users of these resources are subject to City Tech and CUNY policies:
You will be able to access your CityTech H:\drive from home only if you have been given access. How to connect.
How to electronically sign PDF documents without printing and scanning them
VPN access is provided only to individuals who have been given permission to access their entire computer from home. VPN access may not be necessary to access files off-campus. Please obtain approval from your Dean or Vice President.
This suite of applications includes the entire Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint. It also includes other applications such as OneDrive for Business, Skype, MS Teams, etc.
Login using your CUNYfirst login account, which is in the format of Firstname.LastnameNN@login.cuny.edu.
DropBox lets you share files, collaborate on projects and store your files in the Cloud.
The OpenLab is City Tech’s open online community. Staff members use the OpenLab to collaborate with colleagues and support the work of the college.
OpenLab Virtual Office Hours for help using the OpenLab
OpenLab Advice and Support: openlab@citytech.cuny.edu
Zoom is modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems.
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Getting Help
| Faculty/Staff HelpDesk | |
|---|---|
| HelpDesk@citytech.cuny.edu | |
| 718-260-5626 |
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