Resources For Faculty / Staff
Tools
The following applications and services are most widely used by students across The City University of New York.
Blackboard enables student and faculty participation in online classes and online course materials to complement face-to-face learning. Learn more about Blackboard.
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CUNYfirst provides essential student, human resources and finance administration across the University via an integrated enterprise technology solution. Learn more about CUNYfirst.
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DegreeWorks allows students to plan course selections towards fulfilling degree requirements and view progress towards degree completion. Learn more about DegreeWorks.
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Microsoft Office 365 for Education provides students at participating colleges free access to select Office 365 online applications and services, including Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Office. Learn more about Microsoft Office 365 for Education
Log into Microsoft Office 365 for Education
The following additional applications and services are offered to students across The City University of New York.
CUNY emergency alert system delivers text, email and/or voice alerts of emergencies or weather-related University or campus closings. Learn more about CUNY Alert.
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CUNY virtual desktop provides remote access to select software applications over the Internet, including ArcGIS Pro, IBM SPSS, SAS, Maplesoft, Mathematica, Matlab, Microsoft Access, and R Studio using just a web browser. Learn more about CUNY Virtual Desktop.
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CUNYfirst MyInfo provides students an alternative to CUNYfirst for looking up essential student data such as class schedule, class textbooks and financial aid summary. Learn more about CUNYfirst MyInfo.
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Dropbox lets you share files, collaborate on projects and store your work in the cloud. Learn more about Dropbox.
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CUNY eMall provides a virtual shopping plaza where merchants offer a variety of discounts and other promotional programs on goods and services.
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CUNY IT Help is your first stop for finding information and getting help with CUNY-wide applications and services. Learn more about CUNY IT Help.
CUNY IT Help Home Page
FACTS (Financial Aid Certification Tracking System) helps students understand and monitor their eligibility for New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Learn more about FACTS.
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Gartner free online resources provide the latest research on technology advances, best practices and standards. Learn more about Gartner.
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Global Search finds courses across the University using filters such as colleges, semester, subject area, time, and online/in-person delivery. Learn more about Global Search.
Global Search Home Page
Library provides access to academic publications and research databases to currently enrolled students, faculty members and staff members. Learn more about Library.
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Maplesoft is technical computing software for engineers, mathematicians, and scientists to help do quick calculations, develop design sheets, teach fundamental concepts, or produce sophisticated high-fidelity simulation models. Learn more about MapleSoft.
Log into Maplesoft
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus provides free access to all active students through the Microsoft Office in Education program. Learn more about Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus.
Log into Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
CUNY Cloud Systems' Feature Guide for Faculty
* - recommended solution.
Application | Blackboard and BB Collaborate | MS Teams | Dropbox |
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App integrations | Office 365DropboxWebEx | DropboxWebEx | - |
Existing course container | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Import course set-up | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Grading center | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Course Materials | |||
Upload SCORM content | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Sharing course materials (Word, PDF, etc.) | ✅ * | ✅ | ✅ |
Sharing large course materials (videos, PPTs, etc.) | Via Dropbox integration | Not recommended | ✅ * |
Record screen capture | ✅ * | ✅ | ❌ |
Tracking views and progress | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Date/time restrictions | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Communication | |||
Post announcements | ✅ * | ✅ | ❌ |
One-on-one meetings | ✅ | ✅ * | ❌ |
Office hours | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Student Management | |||
Plagiarism prevention | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Create and manage groups | ✅ * | ✅ | ❌ |
Course Activities | |||
Forums/discussion board | ✅ * | Channels can be used | ❌ |
Submit assignments | ✅ | Not recommended | ✅ * |
Submit group assignments | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Collaboration on a document in real-time | ✅ | ✅ | Available via Dropbox Paper |
Live Sessions | |||
Live lecture | ✅ | Not recommended | ❌ |
Take attendance during live sessions | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Record live sessions | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Download live session recordings | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Student presentation | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Ability to mute everyone | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Use a whiteboard | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Share screen | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Assessments | |||
Self-paced surveys and polls | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Creating and delivering self-paced quizzes | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Creating and delivering tests | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Live surveys and polls | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Additional Features | Achievements | Library of app integrations |