Using VPN Resources at UM-Flint

Ensure that you are set up and ready to use UM-Flint VPN resources.

• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/what-is-a-vpn
• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/configuring-linux-to-utilize-vpn...
• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/direct-access-vpn

Remote Desktop

Faculty and staff can connect to their university-owned, Windows computers from home by using the Remote Desktop feature.

Remote Teaching Equipment

Suggested equipment and for teaching remotely. (For questions contact ITS-Classroom Services)

• Document Camera
  • Aver F17-8M
• Web Cameras
  • Logitech C920 (Suggested)
  • Logitech C930e (Alternative)
  • AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 313 (Alternative)
• Microphones
  • Blue Snowball Microphone
• Lecture Annotation
  • Wacom Intuos
• Headset
  • Logitech H151

Videoconferencing

Online meetings and collaboration.

BlueJeans Videoconferencing

Google Hangouts Meet

Zoom Videoconferencing 

Additional Videoconferencing Resources

• Videoconferencing Tool Comparison
• Securing your Videoconference (BlueJeans, Google Hangouts Meet, and Zoom)

Google

All Google services are available anywhere.

• https://google.umflint.edu
• https://its.umich.edu/communication/collaboration/google/

Blackboard Resources

For assistance with online learning and Blackboard.

• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/what-is-blackboard
• https://www.umflint.edu/oel/academic-continuity

File Storage and Sharing

Access H drive, U-M Box, Google Drive, or share files using Filelocker.

• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/filelocker-secure-temporary-file...
• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/what-is-the-personal-directory-h...
• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/u-m-box-general-information
• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/google-drive-basic-navigation
• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/mgoogle-drive-general-information

Banner

Banner is available from anywhere.

• https://banner.umflint.edu
• https://sis.umflint.edu

Student Resources

Most student resources are available from off-campus.

• Blackboard - https://bb.umflint.edu
• Student Information System - https://sis.umflint.edu
• My UM-Flint - https://my.umflint.edu
• Library Resources - https://libguides.umflint.edu/library
• LabAnywhere - https://labanywhere.umflint.edu

Emergency Alert System

The Emergency Alert System is a system set up by the university to inform the campus community of immediate dangers, emergencies on campus, and closures due to weather or power outages.

• Students - https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/configuring-the-emergency-alert-...
• Faculty & Staff - https://csprod.dsc.umich.edu/services/umalert

Please contact the ITS Helpdesk at flint.its.support@umich.edu or 810-762-3123 Opt.1.

• https://support.umflint.edu/its/article/accessing-and-using-the-its-help...