Information Technology (IT) provides a robust infrastructure, a variety of networked resources, and accessible support services to enhance the teaching and learning environment for the Stonehill community.
Stonehill User Account
Your Stonehill email address, username, and password are the keys to your digital life at Stonehill. You will use your email address to log in to all our Office 365-powered applications and services (including important applications like myHill and Canvas), and your username to log in to campus computers, register your devices, connect to wireless, and more. Your password is the same for all these things.
Faculty Computers
Full-time faculty members are provided with a computer and can select from our standard offerings either a desktop computer or a laptop with the Windows or MAC operating system. Computers and peripherals are the property of the College and the College can access computer content at its discretion. Computers must be returned to the Department of Information Technology (IT) in the event that a faculty member leaves full-time employment of the College.
Network
All buildings have multiple connections to our wired network, providing high-speed access to our network. Our secure wireless network, called hillspot, is also available in all buildings on campus. Information about how to set up hillspot on your devices can be found under the Network Access category on our Knowledge Base.
Teaching with Technology
IT provides a wide range of instructional applications and support services for faculty to enable the integration of technology into their teaching. Workshops are held regularly throughout the year. Educational technologists are available for one-on-one consultations on a variety of topics, including Canvas course design, Canvas gradebook, online collaboration, lecture capture, and incorporating technology into a class assignment. For more information visit the IT website, where there is also a link to request an appointment.
Email, Calendar, and Personal File Storage
Each faculty member is assigned an email address through an account in Stonehill’s Office 365 environment. Faculty members are expected to check their Stonehill email regularly as this is the communication venue used to conduct college business. Stonehill email is the property of the College and can be accessed by the College at its discretion.
Each individual’s Office 365 account provides a calendar, which is the recommended method to track and schedule appointments and meetings. Faculty are also provided with file storage through their personal OneDrive, which can be used to share and collaborate on documents.
myHill Portal
myHill is a personalized platform where students, faculty, and staff access announcements, information and online services. Portal content is targeted to specific user groups, enabling access to relevant information in a single location. Faculty use myHill to obtain their class schedules, view student rosters, email their class or advisees, post grades, view paystubs and employment benefits, and more. Browse to myHill.stonehill.edu to log in to myHill.
Learning Management System (LMS) – Canvas
The College uses Canvas as its Learning Management System. Canvas provides simple yet powerful tools that enable delivery of course content, management of student outcomes, and enhanced collaboration.
Learning Spaces
Classrooms are equipped with a computer and projection system. Faculty also have the option to connect their own laptop to the projection system. Most classrooms have a camera and speakerphone to facilitate lecture capture and video conferencing. Additionally, teaching labs with Windows and Mac computers are available in various locations around campus. Students utilize general access labs in the Library and the Meehan School of Business as well as the teaching labs when classes are not in session. More information including the list of installed software can be found on the IT Knowledge Base under the classroom technology heading.
IT staff provide assistance with all classroom multimedia technology including projection, sound, cameras, and web conferencing. Contact the IT Service Desk if you need assistance with technology in a classroom or event space (see contact information in the below Support section).
Support
The IT Service Desk is the single place to seek assistance with technology issues and is accessible via email, the phone or in person. Contact the Service Desk with any technology problems or questions at:
Service Desk, Duffy 025
508-565-1111