Technology

OHSU Acceptable Use of Computing and Telecommunications Resources

 

OHSU Policies

All users with OHSU network and email accounts must read and abide by the OHSU Acceptable Use of Computing and Telecommunications Resources policy.  A link to the policy is provided. Please take a moment to read and understand the policy. 

Acceptable Computer Use policy

e-mail

• OHSU uses Microsoft Exchange 2007 for our e-mail and calendar systems. For help with your e-mail account and access, you may contact the OHSU ITG Helpdesk at 503 494-2222, Mon – Fri from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
• OHSU  provides an e-mail account for all current students and creates cohort specific e-mails lists that are utilized to communicate specifically with OHSU students and student groups.  OHSU units like Financial Aid, Billing, Registrar, along with program faculty, and staff will communicate important student information to the OHSU provided e-mail address only.   It is expected that every student maintain and regularly check the OHSU provided e-mail account in order to receive critical student updates.
• Outlook Web Access: Works best and has added functionality when using Microsoft Internet Explorer. However, you may also use Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.

Go to OHSU Outlook web access to log in to your mailbox

• Creating “rules” to forward email to a personal account is prohibited by policy. All students are expected to log in and use their OHSU Outlook account.

SAKAI

The School of Nursing uses Sakai to deliver online course content to our students.

• It is recommended that you use Mozilla Firefox.

Download a free copy Firefox

Go to Sakai log-in

• Sakai is supported by our University's Academic Technology Group. You can find more information about Sakai on their web pages. 
• If you need help with Sakai, you can contact the Sakai Helpdesk at 503 494-7722. heldesk@sakai.com

Microsoft Office

It is expected that all students, faculty and staff use Microsoft Office 2007 (PC) or Office 2008 (MAC). There is a free download from Microsoft which will convert Office 2007 files for use with Office 2003, but some functionality of the Office 2007 documents may be lost during conversion.

Hardware Requirements

The hardware you choose to use should exceed the minimum requirements for Microsoft Office 2007. the School of Nursing recommends that your hardware meet the following criteria;

• Windows XP,  Windows Vista or Windows 7 (when released)
• 3.0Ghz Intel Pentium 4 equivalent or newer
• 2Gb of RAM (4Gb preferred)
• 160Gb or larger hard drive.

Windows vs MAC: The School of Nursing is a Microsoft Windows environment.  Software required for some courses, such as SPSS, may not come in a version for the MAC or there may be differences in functionality between the two versions. If you choose to use a MAC, you need to be prepared to deal with these issues when they arise in order to fully participate in all coursework requirements. Newer MACs with the Intel processor can run a Windows environment though Boot Camp, Parallels or Fusion VMWare. However, the cost of the related software and a Windows license can be a very expensive option.

NETBOOKS are not acceptable as a primary computing device. They are made to keep a person connected by primarily providing access to the Internet, website browsing, and email. In order to conserve power and extend battery life, most are underpowered to run Microsoft Office 2007 and do not include DVD drives, which makes installation of additional software difficult.

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