This week’s Enterprise Technology & Services Tech Briefing contains essential information.
Microsoft Authentication Project: New Login Method for Microsoft Services
To Know: Enterprise Technology & Services (ET&S) is pleased to announce that our multi-year project to consolidate services and enhance security is nearing completion.
Beginning today (Wednesday, June 27), all USNH students and employees may begin logging into USNH services with their Fully Qualified Username, which comprises your username followed by @usnh.edu (for example, jbd2519@usnh.edu). Effective August 1, 2023, ET&S will enforce this new method for all users.
This unique identifier plus Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA, which you already use) will authenticate your access to many services, regardless of campus affiliation.
By making this change in your sign-in process, you will have access to these enhanced features:
- A simplified three-step password change process (no more security questions). Go to https://myaccount.microsoft.com, and click the “Change Password” link in Password Tile.
- Recover a forgotten password without contacting the Help Desk. To use this feature, you must have a third-party recovery email address (non-USNH) on file. Your current recovery email address is pre-populated into the new system. The first time you log in with the new method, you may be asked to confirm your recovery email address or if we do not have one on file for you, to add one.
- A single Multi-Factor Authentication system for all services.
To Do: If you experience trouble logging in with your Fully Qualified Username, please Clear the Cache on your web browser.
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The New myPlymouth Portal is Here!
To Know: To better serve the Plymouth State University community, PSU is launching a new myPlymouth portal! The new portal is a tailored, one-stop campus resource available for all PSU students, faculty, and staff using a web browser or mobile device. Upon login, the portal displays audience-specific information to students, faculty, and staff. It has all the information you need in one place, including key campus resources, account info, upcoming events, important deadlines, and more.
The new portal will eventually replace the previous instance, and while the old portal still exists, we are transferring content and functionality to the new site. You will notice changes as elements are retired and go away.
To Do: Make the new portal your home by visiting https://my.usnh.edu and signing in with your PSU username and password. We are continually improving and adding content to the new portal, so if you cannot find the resources you need, please let us know.
USNH Computer Purchases
To Know: The USNH Desktop Management team requests your assistance in supporting our initiative to track and manage USNH technology hardware assets more effectively.
You should only purchase University-owned computers through our designated vendor, Connection/GovConnection. This will ensure your computer arrives properly tagged and set up for the USNH enterprise computing environment.
To Do: Before placing a computer order through UShop, please contact your desktop support technician by creating a Technology Selection and Purchase request. Thank you!
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Reminder: PSU Moodle Shutdown, June 30
To Know: As a reminder, on Friday, June 30, ET&S will decommission PSU Moodle. After June 30, PSU Moodle will no longer be available to faculty and staff.
To Do: Before June 30, download any needed content or migrate course content to Canvas.
- To learn more about importing course content to Canvas go to
- https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=843
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Namecoach, a New Inclusivity Tool
To Know: Namecoach is now available in Canvas and Outlook. Namecoach is a tool that allows users to record their name how they would prefer it pronounced.
- In Outlook, you can record your name, and others can listen to your name recording through your sent or received emails.
- In Canvas, faculty & students can listen to others’ recordings (less than 10 sec) to better understand pronunciation and provide a more inclusive environment.
To Do: Read more about the Namecoach integration in Outlook in our Namecoach Integration for Outlook Web and Desktop article.
Read more about the Namecoach integration in Canvas in our Namecoach – Canvas article.
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Training Opportunities
ET&S Learning Design and Technology (LDT) and our vendor partners host training and office hours. Register for upcoming sessions through the links in this announcement. We look forward to continuing to offer in-person and virtual sessions this semester.
myPortal: Intro for Editors/Publishers
Thu., July 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This session will take editors and publishers through the basics of using the application and best practices.
Microsoft: M365 in EDU Office Hours – Join this session
Fri., June 30, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
This is an open, drop-in time to ask questions and receive expert consultation for those seeking assistance or solutions using any M365 tools to improve or support student learning experiences. There is no registration for this session. Use the provided link during the scheduled session times.
LDT Virtual Office Hours – Join this session
Thu., July 6, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LDT virtual office hours allow attendees to drop in and ask questions to a Learning Design and Technology team member. These are open sessions and not specific subject training. Get answers to questions regarding applications such as Canvas, Kaltura, and Zoom.
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How to Get Tech Support
The Enterprise Technology Help Desk
http://www.usnh.edu/it/need-it-help
