Ready Checklist: Faculty

The Office of Educational Technology is and will be offering online workshops throughout the remaining of the semester on topics such as Blackboard basics, Blackboard Collaborate, Lecture Capture, Grade Center, Assessment Tools, Discussion Board, Accessibility, and more. (click here to enroll)

https://edtech.hostos.cuny.edu/Workshops/Home/ServerCalendar?serverId=20

If you don't know you Hostos email address you can find it here if you provide the last six digits of your social security number and your first name.

You can use your Hostos email address to login to Hostos webmail from anywhere as long as you have internet access. If you do not know your Hostos email address, you can look it up here using the last 6 digits of your social security ID and your first name. Once you know your email address you can go to https://webmail.hostos.cuny.edu to access your email. Keep in mind that the first part of your email address, before the "@" sign is your Hostos Login that you will use to login to Hostos provided student systems such as Succeed@Hostos.

We understand that many faculty will want to use their mobile devices to access their email. Instructions for setting up you device to access Hostos eMail can be found here.

If you need to reset your password you can use our Self Service Password Management (SSPM) tool. You will need to know your Hostos Login (the first part of your eMail address). You will have options to reset or unlock your password if necessary. If you have never used the SSPM before you might be required to enroll. Once you enroll you will be able to set your challenge questions and answers, so at a later date you will be able to reset your password if you need to.

• Installing and Using VPN to access the campus (login required)
  • Windows
  • Mac
• Using Remote Desktop to connect to your campus PC (login required)
  • Windows
  • Mac

During this period you will be asked to access your course materials through Blackboard. Also, all of your classes will be offered online. Here is a link that will guide you to the academic resources being offered: https://commons.hostos.cuny.edu/edtech/academiccontinuity.

The Educational Technology Department (EdTech) has a limited number of laptops available to loan to Faculty on a first-come-first-served basis. Please contact the department to EdTechSupport@hostos.cuny.edu if you have a need for a laptop.

1. To access databases or sign-in to OneSearch use your CUNY Login account Username [Firstname.LastnameNN@login.cuny.edu], where “NN” is the last 2+ digits of your CUNY EMPLID and your Password.
2. If you do not know your CUNY Login, please activate your account by clicking this link and following instructions. For more information on the CUNY Login, please see CUNY Login FAQ’s.
3. For Library assistance regarding the CUNY Login, please use the Library Chat.

Faculty support for your online courses

• Library Instruction Sessions
• Textbook Readings
• Streaming Films from Kanopy
• Linking to Hostos Library Database Materials
• POD Online open virtual (simulation) labs (biology and other sciences)
• Chat with a Librarian Live!
• And more...

Succeed@Hostos is an integrated program designed to help students achieve their academic goals. This program provides the college community unique opportunities to stay in touch with an array of services and resources to maximize students’ academic and personal success. You can access Succeed@Hostos here. Please take some time to fill out your staff profile. Also, take some time to review how to update your office hours.

For any questions regarding Succeed@Hostos, students can contact their Coach (x2560) or Academic Advisement (x6547). For assistance with logging in/accessing the system, please contact the IT Service Desk at 718-518-6646 or e-mail hccithelp@hostos.cuny.edu. You may also visit the IT department, room B-420 or the Student Computing Center (SCC), room C-595.

Having anti-virus protection is essential to preventing serious damage to your computer caused by viruses. Many internet service providers (ISP) have free anti-virus software available for customers. Call your ISP or log in to your account to find out how you can download your free copy.