New Faculty/Staff Checklist

Getting Started with Computing and Technology

Check with your supervisor ....
- on the status of items specified on the Supervisor's Checklist for New Employees and complete the following:
  - See instructions at HR Onboarding Home.
  - Obtain an employee ID card at the Student Services Building.
- Check with your department HR liaison to determine if you have a Computing IT Associate (CITA) who supports computing in your department.
- If you serve as a Computing IT Associate (CITA), please see IT's Checklist for New CITAs .
Set up your office telephone answering voice mailbox..

Set up your UDelNet Account. (Must wait overnight after receiving ID card.)

UDelNet Account WARNING

E-mails from spammers requesting UDelNet ID /password occasionally circulate. (More info)
Don't be phished! Delete these messages.

Remember:
You will NEVER be asked to confirm account information on-line to keep your account active - by the University of Delaware or any other legitimate entity.

Review Policies and Responsibilities:
- Familiarize yourself with Responsible Computing - A Manual for Staff.
- State law requires the University to notify employees that their electronic communications may be monitored and secure acknowledgement of notification. Simply go to Understanding of Employee Computing Responsibilities and Notice of Monitoring and indicate your understanding.
Review account provisions and specifications.
Login to http://www.udel.edu/network with your UD ID and PIN and follow the prompts to activate your UDelNet account.

Protect your Computer and UDelNet Account
- Every day on the Internet, computers fall victim to probing attempts by malicious users or programs. UD's Computer Security website provides information and checklists for secure computer use. Check with your departmental CITA on the security status of your office computer.
  If you do not have a CITA, see Click here to learn how.
Install UD-licensed software as needed from UDeploy.
- UDeploy is the site for downloading UD-licensed and customized software, for University-owned computers and computers owned by employees and students.
- UD provides McAfee anti-virus software from UDeploy. Your computer should have this software installed as evidenced by the McAfee icon in your computer's system tray (bottom right corner of screen). If you do not see this icon, check with your CITA or contact the IT Help Center.
- Download SSH Secure Shell software to connect to UD central systems, along with any other UD-licensed software as needed.
Set up your E-mail.
- If your department has its own e-mail server,
  - Use the instructions provided by your computer support staff to configure the desired e-mail software.
  - Set forwarding of UD mail to your departmental address.
- Otherwise, e-mail is provided by UD central servers.
  - UD Webmail Direct, available through any browser at the web address: http://mail.udel.edu is a convenient method to read e-mail. Webmail includes a Junk Mail filter, turned on by default, that directs probable spam to the folder: Junk Mail. Users should daily check to confirm that valid e-mails have not been directed there. (Webmail Reference).
  - Other e-mail options
- All Faculty/Staff:
  - If your preferred e-mail address is something other than udelnetid@udel.edu, see Customize your directory listing to change your UD Online Directory listing (Login required)
Also have a laptop computer?
- Start up the laptop and connect to an ethernet port or the IT-supported wireless networks : UDel or UDel Secure.
- Repeat steps 4-6 as needed.
- Login to http://www.udel.edu/network and choose "Register a computer for Internet access".
- You need to register EACH network adapter, ethernet or wireless, while connecting to the UD network using that adapter.
- After about 10 minutes, restart your computer and you will have access to the full Internet.
Interested in web-based teaching and learning?
- Learn about Sakai@UD - our web-based learning managment system.
- See User Training - Getting Started for more information.
Computer Problems or Questions?
- Review documentation and bookmark these sites:
  - Academic Technology Services - for exploring technology-based teaching and learning options.
  - Help with Technology in the Classroom - IT-University Media Services web site.
  - Helpful URLs, phone numbers and e-mail addresses
  - IT Help Center - for system alerts and help with computing questions.
  - IT Learning Resources - IT Professional Development Calendar, online learning resources, etc.
  - Online Course evaluations for Faculty- how to create questions and view student responses.
  - UD PO Box to communicate with students: Introductory video Login Using the UD PO Box.
  - UD's Security web site - computer security news, tools and configuration checklists.
  - UD Student Information System (UDSIS) - Training, Contacts, Instructions and Tutorials
- If you do not have a CITA and still need help, contact the IT Help Center at 302-831-6000 or complete a Help Request Form.
Your Home Computer
- Verify that your home computer is set up securely by reviewing the Protect & Clean Checklists on www.udel.edu/security, or schedule an appointment at (302) 831-6000 to bring your home computer in for setup by the Technology Solutions Center. See IT's Computer Virus Cleanup Policy.
- UD provides a free modem direct dial connection to the University network. See UD's Dial-In Access Numbers and Connecting to the Campus Network to setup the connection.
- If you connect to the Internet using a non-UD Internet provider for your home computer, you will be prompted once per session to authenticate with your UDelNet ID and password when you access a UD Library licensed resource. (More info)
- Review spousal UD e-mail account availability. After the spouse receives a UD#1 ID card, the employee can send e-mail to Access, requesting a spousal account.