Quick Guide to
Information Technology at K-State
for students, faculty, and sta
Information Technology Policies
Learn the IT rules and regulations at K-State. k-state.edu/it/about/policies
K-State Student Information System (KSIS)
System that governs a student’s progress through K-State. ksis.k-state.edu
Microsoft 365
Collaboration service includes a suite of applications such as email, calendar, Microsoft
Oce, OneDrive, and more. webmail.k-state.edu
Wireless Access
Much of the campus has wireless access, including outdoor areas. To set up your computer or
device to use the wireless network, see: k-state.edu/it/resources/wireless
Connect Dashboard
Your Connect interactive dashboard provides one-stop access to popular K-State services,
including Microsoft 365, eProfile, Canvas, and HRIS. connect.k-state.edu
Designated Access
Grant others permission to access student records, pay bills, and view tax and financial aid info.
k-state.edu/onestop/designated-access/
eID
Used to access many IT resources, including webmail, Canvas, the wireless network,
Employee Self Service, KSIS, and more. eid.k-state.edu
Employee Self-Service/HRIS
View paycheck, leave balances, personal information, life insurance options, update tax
forms, enroll in training, and more. hris.k-state.edu
ACCESS
Navigate
KSIS tools are used to make appointments with Academic Advisors and others,
plan and view class schedules, manage important deadlines and to-dos, and more.
k-state.edu/student-success/initiatives/navigate/
Qualtrics
Web-based survey and reporting tool available to faculty, sta, and students for academic
research; university and college business; and collecting feedback. survey.k-state.edu
Read&Write
Study tool for text-to-speech, word translation, vocabulary list builder, scan to PDF, and
more. Available for download by all K-Staters for home or oce use at no cost.
k-state.edu/it/applications
Canvas
Learning management system designed for use as an interactive web-based classroom
with audio/video streaming, online assignments, chat rooms, gradebook, message board,
calendar, and more. canvas.k-state.edu
Centrally Scheduled Classrooms
University centrally scheduled classroom options are available from k-state.edu/it/
classrooms. Instructors who use these rooms must first be trained and can request
training from k-state.edu/it/classrooms/training
Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Reports (ETDRs)
Learn Microsoft Word timesavers, formatting tips, submission deadlines, and more.
Get help at k-state.edu/grad/academics/etdr
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Residence Halls
All halls have computing labs, wireless network access & Ethernet connectivity.
housing.k-state.edu/resources/resnet/helpdesk.html
Software Licenses
Licenses are available for departmental or personal use. Some fees and restrictions may apply.
k-state.edu/it/applications
Technology Buying Recommendations
Includes minimum requirements and college/department recommendations. k-state.edu/it/buying
Zoom Webconferencing
High-definition video and audio conferencing service with screen sharing. Go to ksu.zoom.us/signin
or connect.k-state.edu, click Join or Start Meeting and sign in with your eID and password.
Computing Labs
Computer labs and printers are available in Hale Library, Math/Physics Library,
Weigel Library, and the K-State Student Union. k-state.edu/it/labs
Limited Free Printing
Available to students, faculty & sta in computing labs and the K-State Libraries.
$10 fall/spring semesters, $5 summer. k-state.edu/it/labs/printing
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 can be installed on up to 5 PCs or Macs, and 5 mobile devices for personal use at
no cost. There is also 1 TB of space available via OneDrive for Business. portal.oce.com/Home
Microsoft Teams
Collaboration and communication tool for groups, units, departments, organizations, and a
workspace for meetings, file sharing, and app sharing. k-state.edu/it/microsoft365
SERVICES
CYBERSECURITY
Phishing Scams
Protect yourself from identity theft. Be wary of emails with urgent requests for your personal or
financial information, or sign in credentials. K-State will NEVER ask for your password by email.
Legitimate businesses will NEVER ask for account verification by email.
k-state.edu/it/cybersecurity/phishing
Rave Guardian
App that directly connects to K-State police and other resources, allowing users to easily
communicate their safety needs. k-state.edu/police/rave_guardian
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Use the VPN to remotely access protected, sensitive data & campus resources securely. A VPN
is more secure than an open internet connection.
k-state.edu/it/cybersecurity/vpn
Antivirus
K-Staters connecting their computers to the K-State network can use the approved antivirus
software of their choice. antivirus.k-state.edu
Duo
Two-factor authentication system using two steps to identify individuals who access K-State’s
systems. Required for faculty, sta, and students. k-state.edu/it/cybersecurity/duo
K-State Alerts
The emergency text messaging system is a available to anyone with an active eID. To enable:
sign in to eid.k-state.edu and follow the instructions to activate phone and text messages
regarding emergencies. k-state.edu/police/alerts/
Password Change
eID passwords do not expire or do not need to be changed unless the password becomes
compromised. eid.k-state.edu/eProfile
IT Service Desk
2nd floor, Hale Library
785-532-7722 or 800-865-6143
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August 2023