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What is the Password Change Policy?

no@spam.com (Dana Schlosser) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:30:00 EST

The following is a copy of the new password change policy for the University of Michigan-Flint.
Please note that this policy does not effect your ability to change your own password through the password change site, SIS, or Wolverine Access. The policy is for if you have forgotten your password and cannot reset it yourself.

What is Web4U?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Web4U is an option available from within the Student Information System (SIS) that allows a student to grant access to another person to view their student information/records at the University of Michigan-Flint.

What is SIS?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EDT

SIS, Student Information System, provides the university with a way to securely make student information available online

What is the University Webguide?

no@spam.com (Miri Weidner) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

The University Webguide contains web-based instructions on how to use Interwoven Teamsite Content Management System (CMS), MediaBin, and FormAssembly, which are web-based tools that university departments use to publish web pages, work with images, and create online forms.

What is Podcasting?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Podcasting is defined as: providing a media file over the internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players (such as iPods) and personal computers.

What is a Zip File?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Zipping is the act of packaging a set of files into a single file or archive.

What is a Wireless Network?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:30:00 EDT

A wireless LAN is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection.

What is Windows Update?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep your computer up-to-date.

What is a VPN?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EDT

A VPN or “Virtual Private Network” is a private network that uses a public network (usually the Internet) to provide students, faculty, and staff with a secure connection to campus resources from home.

What is VOIP?

no@spam.com (Thomas Stockwell) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EDT

VoIP or Voice over IP allows you to make telephone calls using a computer network, over a data network like the Internet.