As a member of the University user community you must use computing and information resources responsibly and guard against abuses.
What you should know:
Your Responsibilities – Policies
The University of Saskatchewan's policies and all applicable laws and regulations govern the use of IT services. Acceptable use of University computer systems are documented in the University policies. Some colleges may have additions to these policies. Check with your local college/departmental IT support personnel to be sure.
- E-mail Policy - This policy defines the acceptable use of electronic mail at the University of Saskatchewan. It is your responsibility to read and comply with the E-mail Policy »
- Computer Use Policy - This policy defines the acceptable use of the Universities computing facilities and services. It is your responsibility to read and comply with the Computer Use Policy »
- General Research policies - There are several policies related to research in general. Research and Scholarly Activities Policies »
- Ethics in Research - Certain protocols must be maintained in research, particularly that involving human and animal subjects. Research Ethics Review »
- Academic Honesty - You are responsible for maintaining high levels of academic integrity in your research. See the Research Integrity Policy »
- Note that the policy requires retention of data and other research records for at least 5 years.
- Copyright - The University has an updated copyright compliance policy Policy on Copyright »
- Other Policies - You are expected to be familiar with the other policies at the U of S. University of Saskatchewan Policies »
Your NSID
Your Network Services ID (NSID) username and password are your IT identity and your key to U of S services and resources (e.g. PAWS, WebCT, wireless network, e-mail account, etc.). Your NSID is used to access all the services listed in the Explore section of this guide. Your NSID username comes in the form of three letters followed by three numbers (e.g. abc123). More on NSID »
My IT Services (MITS)
Once you have your NSID, MITS allows you to manage several aspects of your ICT-managed services. You can change your NSID password, set secret questions to reset your password if you forget it and manage various settings for your e-mail.
You can also view the disk quota usage for your e-mail and file storage (cabinet). More on MITS »
Where You Can Get IT Training
Research staff have access to a variety of training options such as free on-line courses, instructor-led courses, on-line tutorials and some fee-for-service courses through ICT Training Services. You can learn how to use a variety of software applications,as well as collaborative mechanisms and how to navigate grant application websites. More on Training »
Where You Can Find Help
Help is available for all your computing needs.
- ICT Central Help Desk – The ICT Help Desk provides computing support to all U of S instructors, researchers, employees and students. They can help you with your accounts, passwords, PAWS, e-mail, wireless, Sophos, Cabinet, Homepage, access, etc. The Help Desk offices are located in Arts 70, and in the Learning Commons (Main Library and Health Science). They can also be contacted by telephone and e-mail. Help information is also available online throughout the ICT website.
- College IT Help Desks – A number of colleges and departments provide IT support for their researchers and employees. They can help you with most things the ICT Help Desk does. College and department IT support personnel will be more familiar with the software used in your particular colleges, and therefore will be able to help with your discipline-specific questions more directly. Many college IT websites provide information regarding IT at the U of S. Find out more about college IT help desks »
- Online Learning Library – Free online tutorials for over 460
software courses. Visit the Online Learning Library on the PD & Training Tab within PAWS.
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