IT Services for Faculty & Staff

Antivirus

Download free anti-virus software for home and office computers, get updates and view alerts.

Audio/Video Editing

KU's Media Production Studio provides equipment, workspace and software for students and faculty to shoot, edit and produce digital projects.

Blackboard

Blackboard is KU's learning management system. Blackboard allows instructors to manage and deliver course materials online.

Cable TV

KU IT offers cable TV services for departments, including activation, termination or movement of your existing service. Cable TV service is provided to the University community via the campuswide broadband system.

Class Rosters

Online class rosters are available for instructors through Enroll & Pay, KU’s Student Information System.

Classroom Equipment Loan

Faculty and instructors can checkout a variety of media equipment, including projectors, screens, presentation remotes and more.

Classroom Response Clickers

Classroom Response Clickers (iClicker) are handheld, wireless, voting devices allows instructors and students to dynamically interact through questions and answers in real time.

Classroom Technology Support

KU IT Classroom Technology Support provides assistance with equipment and hardware in classrooms, including troubleshooting, equipment checkout and training.

Computer Labs

Information about computer lab locations, hours, software installed in public labs across campus, lab policy, lab reservations, and more.

Computer Lab Availability

See the number of available computers in select computer labs.

Computer Security

The KU IT Security Office provides security information, analysis, risk management and mitigation, awareness and guidance to help protect the University's information assets and technology environment.

Conference Calling

Conference calling options are available via the device for analog telephones, and digital and VoIP telephones. Users can also place conference calls via an Intercall Conferencing account.

Content Management System (CMS)

KU's content management system (CMS) is a software platform that enables users to easily build and maintain websites.

Customer Support

KU IT provides a wide variety of support services for faculty, staff and students. Find out who to contact for technology help.

Database Creation

KU IT Web Services provides custom programming and database integration for web based applications.

Degree Progress Report

KU’s Degree Progress Report form provides students with a quick overview of classes taken and requirements fulfilled.

Departmental Websites

KU IT provides website solutions to meet the various needs of departments, organizations and individuals.

Deskside Coaching

Deskside Coaching is customized, one-on-one computer assistance in your office, tailored to fit your needs. Only available for faculty and staff.

Digital Signage

KU's Digital Signage solution provides a single campuswide system to support the informational, promotional, branding and emergency broadcast needs of the University, and individual schools and departments.

Distribution/Group Lists

KU IT offers two list serving methods: KU Group Lists and Mailman. Review the differences between the services to determine which option best suits your needs.

Educational Technology

KU Educational Technologists provide insight and expertise in helping you choose the most effective tools and resources to meet your teaching and technology needs and achieve your desired outcome.

eduroam

KU has joined a global consortium of nearly 6,000 institutions offering quick and easy access to local Wi-Fi networks via eduroam, a network access system developed for the international research and education community.

Email - Departmental

Departmental email accounts are associated with a task or function. Departmental accounts are owned by the department or organization and must be renewed annually (fall semester).

Email – Mobile Access

All KU email accounts are accessible on mobile devices via the KU Outlook Web App. You can also sync your KU email and calendar to your mobile device via Exchange ActiveSync.

Email - Personal

KU provides students, faculty and staff with 2 GB email accounts. A KU email account is automatically created when you set up a KU Online ID.

Email – Security/Encryption

Digital credentials are available for all current KU faculty, staff, and student staff. KU uses DigiCert certificates for email signing and encryption.

Enroll & Pay

Enroll & Pay is KU's Student Information System. Enroll online, check your grades, pay tuition, put money on your KU card, and more.

eWaste Recycling

KU’s eWaste recycling service provides a way for obsolete, unused or unwanted electronic equipment or data storage devices to be securely recycled.

File Storage Overview

KU IT provides file storage resources to meet individual, group and research needs.

Film, Video & Slide Conversion

KU's Media Production Studio provides equipment, workspace and software for students and faculty to shoot, edit and produce digital projects.

Firewall Management

The KU IT Security Office provides security information, analysis, risk management and mitigation, awareness and guidance to help protect the University's information assets and technology environment.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics provides statistics and tracking on who is visiting your site, where they are coming from, the technologies they are using, etc. All KU CMS websites can be configured to work with Google Analytics.

Grade Posting

Faculty and instructors post grades electronically via Enroll & Pay at the end of every semester.

Group File Storage

KU IT provides departments and campus groups with high performance, easily accessible file storage and sharing via KU's Central File Storage service and Research File Storage.

HR Pay

The University of Kansas' Human Resource and Payroll System.

Internet & Network Services

The KU campus data network provides for over 15,000 faculty, staff, and student connections. KU IT is responsible for the engineering, design, installation and ongoing day-to-day operation and maintenance of all internet systems on campus.

IT Customer Support

KU IT provides a wide variety of support services for faculty, staff and students. Find out who to contact for technology help.

KU Anywhere (VPN)

KU Anywhere, KU’s virtual private network (VPN), provides secure access to resources on the KU network from off campus locations. Service available to faculty (including emeriti), staff, GTAs and GRAs.

KU Card

Use your KU Card to pay for meals, lab printing, check out Library books, and more.

KU Directories

KU provides the following directory services: KU Online Directory, KU People Search, KU Telephone Directory Assistance.

KU IT Knowledge Base

The KU IT Knowledge Base is an ever-growing collection of self-help articles about campus technology services. Search by topic or software to find solutions and walkthroughs for common IT tasks and issues.

KU IT Security Office

The KU IT Security Office provides security information, analysis, risk management and mitigation, awareness and guidance to help protect the University's information assets and technology environment.

KU Online ID & Password

Manage your KU Online ID and password, your keys to accessing most of KU's online services including: KU email, Blackboard, Enroll & Pay, myKU Portal, and many more.

KU Software Web Store

KU students, faculty and staff can download free and discounted software through the KU Software Web Store. Log in with your KU Online ID to see what software is available based on eligibility.

Lecture Capture

KU’s Lecture Capture service uses Echo360 appliances and software to enable faculty to schedule automatic recordings of lectures or presentations. Students can view those recordings and interact with others online regarding course material covered in the recordings.

Media Production Studio

KU's Media Production Studio provides equipment, workspace and software for students and faculty to shoot, edit and produce digital projects.

Microsoft Imagine Academy (formerly IT Academy)

KU faculty, staff and students have free access to Microsoft Imagine Academy, a learning site that features online courses on Microsoft’s most popular software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project, SharePoint, Access, and more.

Multimedia Equipment Checkout

KU IT Media Production Studio offers a variety of multimedia equipment for checkout by faculty, staff and students including: DSLR cameras, video cameras, microphones, hard drives, iPads and accessories.

Multimedia Services & Consulting

KU's Media Production Studio provides equipment, workspace and software for students and faculty to shoot, edit and produce digital projects.

Music on Hold

Service that allows licensed, pre-recorded music and KU-related items of interest to be played while callers are on hold. Currently for Lawrence campus phone numbers only.

myKU Portal

The myKU portal is a central hub for information and online services at KU. myKU makes it easy for students, faculty and staff to access many of KU's online services all from a single location.

Organizational Websites

KU IT provides website solutions to meet the various needs of departments, organizations and individuals.

Password Management

Manage your KU Online ID and password, your keys to accessing most of KU's online services including: KU email, Blackboard, Enroll & Pay, myKU Portal, and many more.

Personal Websites

KU IT provides website solutions to meet the various needs of departments, organizations and individuals.

Phone & Voice Services

KU IT is the primary provider of phone and voice services at the University, including traditional phone services and voice over Internet (VoIP).

Print From Anywhere

KU’s Print from Anywhere service allows users to print from their computers or mobile devices to multifunction printers located in computer labs, libraries and other campus locations.

Print, Copy & Scan

See printing, copying and scanning options available on campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Project Management & Consulting Services

KU IT's professionally certified project and process managers provide leadership and guidance for University and IT projects and for identifying and implementing business process improvements.

Recording Booth

KU's Media Production Studio provides equipment, workspace – including a 1-person sound booth for audio recording - and software for students and faculty to shoot, edit and produce digital projects.

Research File Storage

Research File Storage provides easily accessible file storage and sharing services to KU research projects, research groups and service labs.

Schedule of Classes

Schedule of classes offered at KU, including how many seats are available.

Screen Capture/Recording

Camtasia is a powerful, yet easy-to-use screen recorder. Record what you see and do on-screen, customize and edit content, and share your videos with viewers on nearly any device.

Security Assessments & Consulting

The KU IT Security Office provides security information, analysis, risk management and mitigation, awareness and guidance to help protect the University's information assets and technology environment.

Skype for Business

Microsoft Skype for Business (formerly "Lync") allows you to communicate and connect with colleagues using chat, voice, video and online meetings through a consistent user experience across computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets.

Sponsored Temporary Accounts

Sponsored Temporary Accounts provide access to electronic services for campus temporary hires (non-HR), contractors, vendors, guests, groups, etc.

Streaming Media

KU IT provides faculty and staff with the ability to distribute/stream audio and video files to support courses and KU websites.

Technology Instruction & Engagement

With an understanding of your KU project, program and portfolio goals, our Technology Engagement Specialists can help you identify what solutions are currently available at KU and what additional solutions exist in the marketplace, develop business use cases to illustrate how those solutions will meet your needs, and develop a project plan.

Technology Support Centers (TSC)

KU IT Technology Support Centers (TSC) offer faculty and staff a diverse range of technology support. Find your TSC.

Training & Workshops

KU IT offers free training and workshops throughout the year to help faculty, staff and students use a variety of software packages more effectively.

Video Services

KU IT offers a variety of video services for faculty, staff and students in support of learning, scholarship and creative endeavor.

Voice Mail

J-Talk is a complete call answering and voice mail system for University faculty and staff office phones.

Web Services

KU IT Web Services provides website hosting, maintenance and development services to KU offices, departments and faculty.

Web/Video Conferencing

KU IT offers two options for self-managed web/video conferencing: Blackboard Collaborate and Skype for Business. KU also offers multi-point video conferencing services at select campus locations.

Websites

KU provides website solutions to meet the various needs of departments, organizations and individuals.

Wi-Fi

KU IT provides wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) service options for anyone needing access while on campus.

Wi-Fi While Traveling

KU has joined a global consortium of nearly 6,000 institutions offering quick and easy access to local Wi-Fi networks via eduroam, a network access system developed for the international research and education community.