Faculty Technology Guide

This guide will provide you with an overview on essential services offered by the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) that will enable you to be successful at Stony Brook University.

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This section will help you learn more about Wi-Fi, SOLAR, NetID, and Faculty Profiles.

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WolfieNet

wolfienet.stonybrook.edu

WolfieNet is Stony Brook University's wireless network on West Campus, Southampton, Manhattan, and parts of East Campus. It is available to all faculty, students, staff, and guests.
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SOLAR

solar.stonybrook.edu

SOLAR is Stony Brook University's enterprise-wide, self-service system which provides faculty, staff, and students with online access to manage personal information.
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NetID

netid.stonybrook.edu

Every active employee, student, and faculty member is assigned a NetID which is used to access various computing resources.
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Faculty Profiles

The SBU Faculty Profiles website is a single place where faculty can update, review, and download their faculty profile
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IT Services

This section will help you learn more about Software/Hardware, Google Apps, and Research Resources.

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Software / Hardware

DoIT provides reccommendations and discounts on the latest computer hardware, as well as provides essential software for academic success.
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Google Apps

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Stony Brook's Google Apps suite of products includes Mail, Calendar, Drive, Contacts, Sites, Groups, Hangouts and a host of other applications to enhance communication and real-time collaboration across campus.
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Research Resources

research.stonybrook.edu

Learn more about COEUS, IRBNet, RF Report Center, and Research Technologies.
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Academic Tools

This section will help you learn more about Assessment, Course Design, Blackboard, the Teaching & Learning Lab, and Academic Technology Services. For more information about these services visit the Faculty Center website.

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Assessment

Stony Brook's Google Apps suite of products includes Mail, Calendar, Drive, Contacts, Sites, Groups, Hangouts and a host of other applications to enhance communication and real-time collaboration across campus.
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Course Design

Instructional designers, technologists and assessment specialists work with faculty and departments to develop hybrid and fully online courses.
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Course Evaluations

Each semester, faculty receive student evaluation reports by email after all grades have been posted.
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Blackboard

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Instructors can also use Blackboard for online discussions, exams, assignment submissions, grades, online journaling and wikis.
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TLL

Teaching & Learning Lab

Faculty who need assistance with ePortfolios, multimedia development, and instructional technology can find help at the Teaching and Learning Lab.
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ATS

Academic Technology Services

TLT's Academic Technology Services team provides consultations for faculty who are interested in incorporating technology into their courses.
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Academic Facilities

This section will help you learn more about Audio Visual Services, Computer Clasrooms, and Testing Center.

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A/V Services

Audio Visual Services

Audio Visual (A/V) Services provides short-term daily loans of equipment (projectors, computers, cables, and more) and also provides media systems training to instructors.
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SINC Sites

Computer Classrooms

Most student Computer Classrooms (SINC Sites) can be reserved for classes.
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Testing Center

The testing center serves as a place for students to take online exams, and for teacher certification tests to be administered.
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Where to Find Help

DoIT is committed to providing outstanding service to the Stony Brook University community. Submit a help ticket through our service management system.

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Client Support

service.stonybrook.edu

For any technical related issue, you can contact Client Support by creating a support ticket. A member of the Client Support staff will be assigned to assist you with your needs.

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WolfieNet (Wi-Fi)

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Available Networks
Reporting Wi-Fi Issues

Available Networks

WolfieNet-Get-Connected
Use for the first time when connecting to WolfieNet. This option configures Wi-Fi enabled devices to use WolfieNet properly.

WolfieNet-Secure
This is the recommended network that should be used on a day-to-day basis after successfully configuring your Wi-Fi devices through WolfieNet-Get-Connected.

WolfieNet-Guest
To be used by visitors to the University who do not have a NetID. Users must authenticate and agree to the Wireless Internet Policy.

WolfieNet-Open
Available only in residence halls for gaming systems. Do not use for academic work or transactions such as banking or online shopping.

Eduroam
Eduroam allows students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating institutions.
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Reporting WiFi Issues

If you are experiencing WiFi issues it is recommended that you log a support ticket with Client Support via service.stonybrook.edu.
If you are unable to log a support ticket, call Client Support at (631) 632-9800.

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SOLAR

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Accessing SOLAR
Inside SOLAR
Manage NetID
SB Alert

Accessing SOLAR

To access SOLAR visit solar.stonybrook.edu. Use your 9-digit SOLAR ID and password to login.

Initial SOLAR Password
If you are faculty, the initial SOLAR password can be obtained by clicking the SOLAR Password Help link on the SOLAR Login page. Enter your Stony Brook ID and click Submit. A password will be electronically generated and instructions for how to construct your password will be sent to all e-mail addresses listed in the University's PeopleSoft system.

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How to Access SOLAR

Inside SOLAR

In SOLAR you will be able to:

  • Access course information, grade rosters, and schedules
  • Submit time/attendance
  • Approve student time sheets
  • Manage personal information

Manage NetID

You can view your NetID and set your NetID password inside SOLAR.

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View Your NetID / Where to Change NetID Password

SB Alert

SB Alert is the University's emergency notification system used to alert the campus community of major emergencies, immediate threats or impending situations that could pose harm, disrupt classes, impact facilities, activities, or other operations.

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NetID

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What is my NetID?
Services Accessed with NetID
NetID Issues

What is my NetID?

Every active employee, student, and faculty member is assigned a NetID which is used to access various computing resources. The NetID and SOLAR ID are two different identifiers. To view your NetID, log in to SOLAR, and select "NetID Maintenance".

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View Your NetID / Where to Change NetID Password

Services Accessed with NetID

NetID Issues

If you are having issues with your NetID and are unable to log a support ticket via service.stonybrook.edu, please call Client Support at (631) 632-9800.

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Faculty Profiles

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What is Faculty Profiles?

What is faculty profiles?

You can use your Faculty Profile to update and review:

  • Contact and personal information
  • Courses taught
  • Research proposals submitted
  • Grants received
  • Scholarly work
  • University and professional service
  • Student mentorship
  • Positions held at the University and honors and awards received.
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Software / Hardware

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Software
Hardware

Software

Stony Brook University offers a variety of software to assist faculty and staff with their computing needs. Here are several important software assets.

Hardware

The Division of Information Technology’s Client Support department has instituted hardware support standards.

Recommended Specifications
If purchasing a laptop/computer, DoIT reccommends the following specifications:

  • Processor: Core i5
  • RAM: Minimum 4 GB
  • Hard Drive: Minimum 250 GB
  • Warranty: 3 years

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Research Resources

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COEUS
IRBNet
RF Report Center
Research Technologies

COEUS

COEUS allows for the preparation of research proposals and submission of system-to-system proposals to Grants.gov.
More information about COEUS at research.stonybrook.edu/coeus »

IRBNet

Web-based system for the administration and management of human subjects, animal use, stem cell, and biosafety study protocols.
More information about IRBNet at research.stonybrook.edu/irbnet »

RF Report Center

Use this system to look up any financial information related to your RFSUNY grant account, including salary, purchasing, and supplies. More information about RF Report Center at research.stonybrook.edu/rf-report-center »

Research Technologies

Research Technologies is an area within the Division of Information Technology that acts as a liaison with campus researchers and offers technical expertise and the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of IT leaders and IT partners.
More information about Research Technolgies at stonybrook.edu/researchtech »

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Google Apps

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Google Apps

Your Email, calendar and collaboration Toolkit

Google Drive
Enjoy UNLIMITED storage in Google Drive. You can store all of your files in Google Drive and share with others.

Gmail
To easily access your @stonybrook.edu email address go to stonybrook.edu/mycloud. All official University communications will be directed to your @stonybrook.edu email address.

Google Calendar
Google Calendar allows users to easily create, share, edit, and delete meeting invitations, calendar events, and tasks. These are easily accessed and synced between computers and mobile devices.

Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts, on the Stony Brook domain, allows for video conferencing and live screen sharing for up to 15 participants.

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Google Apps Training Playlist by DoIT Training

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Assessment

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Assessment
OpScan Test Scoring

Assessment

Academic Assessment at Stony Brook is supported through the Faculty Center in Teaching, Learning & Technology. Our staff have expertise in all areas of assessment and quantitative measurement, testing, surveys and rubric development, qualitative methods of collecting formative and summative assessment data. Our University is currently engaged in assessment of student learning activities including the Assessment Academy and the Assessment Task Force.

Learn More About Assessment at facultycenter.stonybrook.edu/assessment »

OpScan Test Scoring

The OpScan Test Scanning Office provides scanning services for multiple-choice exams and tests using bubble sheets.

Contact the OpScan Test Scanning Office at 631-632-8032 or email opscan@stonybrook.edu.

Learn More More About OpSCan Test Scoring at it.stonybrook.edu/services/opscan-test-scoring »

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Course Design and Development

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Course Design and Development

Course Design and Development

Instructional designers, technologists and assessment specialists work with faculty and departments to develop hybrid and fully online courses. TLT's Faculty Center and Academic Technology Services group work together to answer all pedagogical and technical questions.

SINC Site Locations

Visit sincsites.stonybrook.edu for a full list of SINC Site locations, or view the Campus SINC Site Map.


Popular SINC Site Locations

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Course Evaluations

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What are Course Evaluations?
Course Evaluations Support

What are Course Evaluations?

Course Evaluations is a system implemented to collect student feedback used to help guide changes and improve the student learning experience. Course evaluations are accessed through the Campus Labs.

Assitance With Course Evaluations

If you have questions about preparing your online course evaluations you can email CourseEval@stonybrook.edu.

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Blackboard

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What is Blackboard?
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What is Blackboard?

Blackboard is Stony Brook University's learning management system (LMS), which allows instructors to supplement face-to-face classes, or launch online classes. Blackboard includes a variety of features that allow instructors to do anything from uploading course documents, to posting an announcement, to collecting and grading assignments. For students, Blackboard offers an easy way to contact instructors, download and access course documents, and check grades.

Accessing Blackboard

Web Browser
From your browser, you can access Blackboard on a mobile device or desktop by heading to blackboard.stonybrook.edu. You will use your NetID and NetID password to log in.

Blackboard Mobile App
You can access Blackboard on your mobile device by downloading the Blackboard Student App. Log in with your NetID and NetID password once the app is installed on your device.

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Teaching & Learning Lab

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About TLL
Resources & Services

About the Teaching & Learning Lab

Stony Brook's TLT Media Lab offers a wide variety of services to help teach and assist in the creation of multimedia projects for the university's community. Instructors and teaching assistants are welcome to come brainstorm with the creative and technical staff in the TLT and get help and additional input on anything from a PowerPoint presentation to professional quality video, Web pages, illustrations or animations.

LOCATION
The TLT Media Lab is located in the Melville Library, Room S-1430

HOURS
The TLT Media Lab is open Monday through Friday, 11am - 7pm.

Resources & Services

RESOURCES

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Dreamweaver
  • InDesign
  • Flash
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Motion
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • Audacity
  • Media Conversion Station (VHS -> DVD & Blu Ray)

SERVICES

  • Consultations with our Media Lab staff on the design, development and implementation of ideas
  • Turning presentations into audio slideshows
  • Creating dynamic Web diagrams with SIMPL
  • Creating lab tutorials to be made available online
  • Creating and editing videos for instruction and demos
  • DVD mastering video format converstions (VHS to DVD, miniDV to DVD, DVD to Quicktime or Windows Media for PowerPoint)
  • CD/DVD Duplication

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Academic Technology Services

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TLT's Academic Technology Services team provides consultations for faculty who are interested in incorporating technology into their courses. Connect with them and share your experiences through the Academic Technology Services blog.

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Audio/Visual Services

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Locations

Audio Visual Services provides numerous services to enhance and facilitate classroom instruction. Service counters in the Javits Lecture Center, the Health Sciences Center, and Frey Hall each provide different aspects of support.

Locations

For the most update information regarding services offered and hours of operation at each of the following locations, visit the A/V Services service page.


  • Javits Lecture Center Service Counter - Javits Room 104
  • Health Science Center Service Counter - HSC Room 2-270
  • Frey Hall Service Counter - Frey Hall Room 118

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SINC Sites

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What is a SINC Site?
SINC Site Locations

What is a SINC Site?

SINC Sites are public computer labs that allow users to access both Windows & Mac computers. SINC Sites provide printing services and access to numerous academic software titles. These computer labs are located in a majority of the academic buildings on campus and have scheduled open hours.

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SINC Site Locations

Visit sincsites.stonybrook.edu for a full list of SINC Site locations, or view the Campus SINC Site Map.


Popular SINC Site Locations

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Testing Center

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What is the Testing Center?
Contact

What is The Testing Center?

The testing center is open on the first floor of Frey Hall. The testing center serves as a place for students to take online exams, and for teacher certification tests to be administered.

Contact

For more details, please contact Stony Brook University's Testing Center at testingcenter@stonybrook.edu or 631-632-2380. For the most up-to-date information regarding the Testing Center, visit the Testing Cetner Service page.