Staff resources
Don’t find what your looking for in topics below? You can consult our Articles online or contact the Helpdesk at extension 4357 (HELP) or helpdesk@dawsoncollege.qc.ca using your ÆßÐDzʿª½± e-mail address.
Wifi
Access the WiFi with your Network account. If not already created, go to MyÆßÐDzʿª½± : My ÆßÐDzʿª½± Life : Network Account.
Eduroam
ÆßÐDzʿª½± is a member of Eduroam (education roaming), a service that allows member institutions from the international research and academic community to securely access wireless services at other participating institutions using their educational institution credentials.
ÆßÐDzʿª½± students, faculty and staff can use their network username and passwords at other colleges and universities such as Concordia, McGill and Vanier College to log on to the wireless service.
See here for instructions on how to connect to Eduroam.
Troubleshooting
- Check if your password has expired, especially if you’re still using the default password we generated for you. Do so by going to MyÆßÐDzʿª½± : My ÆßÐDzʿª½± Life : Network Account.
Storage
Network drives
- You are given 100MB for personal storage on the H: drive
- Your teachers may share files with you on the S: drive
- Outside ÆßÐDzʿª½±, you may access those from MyÆßÐDzʿª½± : My ÆßÐDzʿª½± life : My Files
Cloud storage
- You may use OneDrive Business (Office 365) for additional, cloud storage
Software
Standard machines come with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office (Pro) 2013.
You can find more software to install on your office machine in the Software Center This includes an upgrade to Office 2016, Adobe Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud.
You may also purchase software for home use at a discounted price. See details here.