Adjunct Faculty Quick Reference Guide

• Student Information System
• Blackboard
• Email System
• Emergency Notification System
• Campus Print System
• Classroom Computers
• Adjunct Office Computers

Student Information System (SIS)

Access your class information online using the Student Information System (SIS). Blackboard usernames and passwords are available in the SIS. In addition, you may view your class schedule, class roster, and student information.

1. Go to Student Information System
2. Click on Enter Secure Area
3. Enter your User ID - Your User ID is your 9-digit computer generated ID number. (Be sure to use the @ sign when logging in.)
4. Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) - Your PIN is your 6-digit date of birth (mmddyy) OR the last six (6) digits of your user ID. If neither number works, send an email to:
5. Upon initial login, you will be prompted to change your PIN to another 6 digit number. You will also need to set up a security question. Once completed, you will be at the Main Menu of the SIS.
6. From the Personal Information link, you may access your username and password for Blackboard.

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Blackboard

Blackboard (Bb) is the online teaching software used by many faculty members at NHTI.

1. Retrieve your Blackboard username and password information from the Student Information System (SIS). (Follow SIS login instructions above).
2. At the Main Menu of the SIS, select Personal Information then select View Blackboard Username. Your Blackboard Username and password information is displayed. (Note: Blackboard Usernames and Passwords are not available until six weeks prior to the start of each semester.)
3. Then go to Blackboard
4. Click on Login
5. Enter your Blackboard Username
6. Enter your Blackboard Password

Note: Remember to make your course(s) active to students once you have set up your site.

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Email Account

Official CCSNH email accounts are created upon receipt of the user request form. This email account serves as the official account for all of your electronic communication with the college and should be the ONLY account used in communication with your students. Your email account information will be sent to your mailbox on campus.

1. Go to Outlook Web Access (OWA)
2. Log on using the information that is sent to your mailbox on campus.

Note: Passwords expire every 90 days.

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Emergency Notification System

NHTI ALERTS is the campus emergency notification system. Class cancellations, delayed openings and other emergencies are announced by phone, email and text messaging.

To register for NHTI ALERTS, complete the NHTI ALERTS ENS Form in your Adjunct Handbook and submit to the Human Resources Department. You can also get these forms from your department administrative office or the Human Resources Office. Keep in mind the reliability of the NHTI ALERTS system is dependent on the accuracy of the contact information you provide – please update Human Resources with changes in your contact information.

For more information on NHTI ALERTS, go to www.nhti.edu/alerts.html.

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Campus Print System

Printing is available, but limited, in the campus computer labs. Each department is assigned a username and password that enables faculty to print in the labs. Please contact your department head to obtain login information. When printing is not required, use general lab user logon credentials (instructions posted in the labs).

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Classroom Computers

Computers and overhead projectors are installed in all of the academic classrooms to aid in your course instruction. These computers have internet connectivity, DVD player capability, PowerPoint capability, and USB Flash Drive hook ups. The overhead projector and computer equipment also provide hookups for laptops. Please note that any files saved to the computer will be lost upon reboot.

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Adjunct Office Computers

Shared office computers are provided across campus for adjunct faculty use. Your email username and password are used to log on to the adjunct faculty computers. Please contact your department head or Academic Affairs for the locations that are available for your use.

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Revised: 16 Aug 2010