FALL 2020 CAMPUS REOPENING PLAN:
The Fall 2020 semester at Manhattanville College begins August 31. The College is prepared to welcome community members back to campus this academic year in accordance with current guidance from the State of New York and with safety precautions in place. For questions and other communications related to the coming academic year and campus reopening, email COVID-19@mville.edu. Visit our dedicated website here for the complete reopening plan and other up-to-date resources and communications.
Technical: Manhattanville Help Desk
Contact the Manhattanville Help Desk when:
- Technology is not working as expected, e.g. files not uploading, login not working, materials not displaying, etc.
- You wish to merge two sections of a course
- There are problems with the in-class technology; computers, interactive whiteboards, projectors, etc.
- You need help with Digication courses; creating them for a class, enrolling students, etc.
- There is an issue outside regular business hours
Usage Help: Digital Innovations Team
Schedule a consultation with the Digital Innovations Team for assistance with functions in Blackboard or Digication such as:
- Uploading files,
- Embedding videos and images,
- Creating assignments,
- Working with discussion boards,
- Using ePortfolios, etc.
- Supporting the edTPA assessment process (School of Education)
Instructional Design: Instructional Technologist
Faculty and staff are invited to contact the Instructional Technologist for support on meeting your teaching goals through Manhattanville's instructional technology. Discover strategies in course design in either Blackboard or Digication, discuss assessment options, and explore how to engage students through multimedia, ePortfolio, discussions, blogs, journals, and more. Request a consultation.
Administrative
Contact the Office of the Registrar for administrative questions or issues about your Blackboard sites, such as:
- Students or faculty not appearing as expected
- Adding students, mentors, supplemental instructors, etc. to a site
- Changing roles for yourself or a student in a site
Retention
Contact the Director of Student Success Initiatives with Starfish questions, such as:
- Accessing and viewing Starfish (if you have trouble logging in or do not see your expected students/courses)
- Tracking items: how to raise a flag, kudos, etc.
- Features of Starfish: setting up office hours, scheduling appointments, recording attendance, etc.