ITTS Blog

First of all we want to thank you for all the feedback you gave us. Please know that we take it very serious in our continuous effort to improve our University website.

Some of the feedback was submitted before the launch, but after we had published a screenshot of the new design.

Below you'll find some of the comments to the following questions:

1. What additional new features would you like to see on the website?
2. How does the new design compare with the old?

"Will individual offices be able to change the look of their webpages to mirror the new homepage? This is a 100% improvement. The old website was not user friendly. It appears that the new version will be more user friendly and appealing to the eye.  Hopefully you will not have to click more than two time to find what you are looking for."
"The student newspaper should have a direct link from the homepage."
"The new design is ugly. I'm a webmaster and I don't like it at all."
"I like the new design much more!"
"We would like to see pictures of Greeks and more sports and start taking pictures of SGA members and stop putting offguard pictures because its tacky. - Its looks pretty. I think you should leave it just like that."
"A page especially for the band. A better representation of our residence halls.The new design looks like heaven compared to the old design. Many universities web pages are what helps to get students attention. (EX. norfolk state, north carolina A&T, EVEN Johnson C. SMith)."
"Shouldn't we have a link to Student Affairs across the top? - It looks more professional and provides more interesting information. I like the current one but the design seems a little amateur."
"N/A, the new features listed sound good. - From the looks of things its going to be a lot better. It looks more professional,interactive and user friendly."
"I think it will be great if FSU has its offical profile on myspace/facebook, I think it will be a great method to communicate with the students. I think that if FSU use these social networks to communicate with the students, it will a positive impact. - WOW, it looks great, I have seen different web pages of universities here in NC, and I think FSU will have one of the best web sites."
"I think its a great idea that FSU decided to make a new design."
"More photos. - I like it. It's much better."
"The top banner of FSU website has only a small logo and plain blue bar. It looks very pale. I think we should have some pitures (such as campus photo) blended to it so it will look better. The title for department page should be better designed as well. - It is more informative, but more crowded. News with headline and big photos (for that news) should have more space to attract visitors."
"The new design is so much better; I really like it."
"Acess to blackboard from the inside fsu portal since log in information is the same."
"Nice to have a link to the bookstore site on the front page. - Cleaner."
"The FSU logo part is not as good as the old vision."
"The new design makes Fayetteville State University more appealing."
"Would tabs for all the sub pages free up more space for content? - Looks better. A bit busy though."
"I think we should have a directory for staff and students at least with the email addresses."
"The new design is busier than the old. I actually looked at the prototypes and favored the biz one."
"I really do enjoy the new look. It's interesting, refreshing, and exciting. It's gives FSU a totally close and personal feel."
"I love the new website!!!!"
"Much cleaner and makes it easier to find things now."
"I don't like the look nearly as well as the old.  I miss the student pictures the most.  Just my opinion."
"Awesome-looking site, Folks!"
"I don't like it. I want the old one back."







 

New Website launched on August 9, 2009.
We want to take this opportunity to share some of the suggestions we received through the "What features would you like to see on the website" survey in iNside FSU before launching the new design:

The survey questions were:

1. What new features would you like to see?
2. Why?

"More pictures of current students and updated pictures! - Why not?"
"Different colors - It brings out the fun with different colors on it."
"A search block in which you can type a related word and it will take you either to the place or provide options. - It will make navigation through the website so much easier."
"Animation - it needs flavor."
"Local weather, ticker - Self explained."
"Learning community chatrooms. Individual class chats. A  topic of the day section. Oh yeah and how about a ""Top 10 best student expressions" button. A lottery?"
"LINKS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS.... DEPARTMENT WEB-SITES! - The main page is more focused on undergraduate students and speaking on behalf of most graduate students, we are more concerned with links for blackboard, blackboard (banner, etc), and individual departmental areas. The football, links for social functions, and promotional information does not aid us at all. It is more aggrevation than anything else."
"Info correction form for Human Resources. Ex. name,address,phone number, etc change. - To save time and gasoline."
"I would like to see current information on the web pages. I would also like to see a more complete listing of current events (workshops, seminars, lectures, etc. - This information would be extremely helpful in checking information on planned events as well as reviewing other information."
"I would like to see new pictures and maybe an whole web icon called FSU YEAR of 2007-2008 GREAT MOMENTS or something. - It would bring more students to our campus if they knew how much fun it is to be a Buckin Bronco!!!"
"I would like to see a link to Fayetteville State specific social sites: i.e. Facebook and myspace and possibly some chat sites for use solely for students. - The internet gives us an avenue to instantly connect to one another and not everyone has the opportunity to meet with friends. It also allows classmates to work on projects if they are unable to meet with one another."
"Updated Pictures and also a more spirited layout. Maybe we could a have a picture of the fountain, Cheer Phi, or The Marching Band. When I have visited other schools websites sometimes they will have pictures of various school organizations. It could be the choir, band, cheerleaders, or even SGA. As a Senior in high school, I know that when I started my college search these things are what caught my attention. Also FSU has bronco mobile if the website would have a ad or link on the home page that shows the phone or a section that says "Whats New on FSU's Yard" and showcase Bronco Mobile it would be more inviting. This would catch peoples attention and also maybe persuade them into joining. Res Life and Other Websites need to be updated. More detailed pictures of the dorms, and lounges would be a nice addition. Schools websites that I feel are nice are WSSU, VSU, NSU, and NC A&T. Maybe we can use some of the ideas that they have on their websites to make ours more appealing...- just a thought."
"A more organized,contemporary, and, "stream-lined" site. - Its easier to navigate AND you'll be more comfortable as if you actually WANT to access the site (more inviting)."
"1) Profiles and lists of successful graduates on department pages (Name, graduation date, job or graduate school information): see http://www.nwciowa.edu/english/graduates.aspx for an example.
2) More pictures of students and teachers in classrooms, libraries, and "the field" (student teaching, for example) on the FSU website. - I think that these additions would emphasize the academic accomplishments at FSU."
"The gym hours for the facilitites for non students. If after class you want to play raquestball, walk, or swim- what are the guidelines. If we are morbidly obese in htis country- what can the gym do to help us."
"I WOULD LIKE 2 SEE MORE OF THE STUDENTS INTERACTING IN THE STUDENT CENTER. THE STUDENT CENTER IS LIKE A SANCTUARY FOR THE STUDENTS AFTER LONG DAY OF WORK. THE STUDENT CENTER IS ALSO A MEET AND GREET NEW AND OLD FACES OF THE CAMPUS."
"Please incorporate more photographs and text that represent the diversity of the FSU student body, i.e, showing the nontraditional returning students (from Fort Bragg, for example), as well as the traditional students. - A representation of the diversity of the FSU student body would encourage even more students of various ages and backgrounds to choose FSU over UNC, Pembroke, for example, which specifically targets the military community through advertising."
"Music and special effects."
"Faster logins, less downtime, more choices."
"Local weather information, ticker - To allow students to see the local situation without going to adifferent web site etc..."
"I think you should put the  mascot on the background of the site.. - the plain white is just blah...:-)"
"Log in only once to access all applications including citrix etc. - more user friendly."

We will post the feedback we have received on the new website tomorrow.




 

 

Two years into the FSU Website Redesign Project, it is time to give the home page a new look again. The new design includes several new features: for example, an interactive slideshow, a poll, channels for YouTube, upcoming events, spotlights, and links to various social networking sites. All the resources you are used to access from the home page will still be there. >> Read More

1. Dial your first call using the address book or dial it with the keypad, or wait for a call from someone.
2. When the two lines are connected, press the Talk button, or the green call button.
3. On this screen, type the name or number you want to call. Then press the Talk button again.
4. Once you are connected with the third line, press the Menu button.
5. Once the window is opened, press the option that says, Join.
6. The two calls are now connected.
7. To disconnect from one caller but not the other, press the Menu button again.
8. Go to the End Call option.
9. A new screen will pop up asking you who you want to disconnect.
10. Chose the caller you would like to disconnect.
11. You have disconnected them.

To transfer your current email contact list to your new Broncos email account please follow the steps below.

 

1.       Login to https://fsuportal.uncfsu.edu

2.       Start Outlook 2007

3.       Click on Contacts

4.       Click File

5.       Click Import and Export

6.       Select Export to a file

7.       Click Next

8.       Select Comma Separated Values (Windows)

9.       Click Next

10.   Click Next

11.   Click Browse

12.   Select My Documents

13.   Type OutlookContacts

14.   Click OK

15.   Click Next

16.   Click Finish

17.   Login to http://www.live.com

18.   Click Hotmail

19.   Click Contact list

20.   Click Manage

21.   Click Import

22.   Under Option 2: Import from a file, Select Microsoft Outlook (Using CSV)

23.   Click Browse

24.   Click My Computer

25.   Select your T: Drive

26.   Click Open

27.   Select OutlookContacts.CSV

28.   Click Open

29.   Click Import contacts

30.   Sit back and wait, you will receive message letting you know that your import was successful.

 

If you have any questions concerning the email migration please the Helpdesk at x2085.

General Questions

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Q: Will I be able to keep my university e-mail account after I graduate?

A: Yes, the @broncos.uncfsu.edu account will be available to you after you graduate or leave the university.

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Q: Where do I go to login to the Bronco e-Mail?

A: Point your web browser to http://login.live.com

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Q: Where can I get more information on Microsoft Live @ edu?

A: http://www.microsoft.com/student/en-US/

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Q: What is my Bronco e-mail address?

A: It is the same as your @uncfsu.edu except it now has the broncos after the @ symbol e.g., @broncos.uncfsu.edu.

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Q: What is my Bronco e-mail login password?

A: You must use the original password that you received when you registered at the university. You can find your password at https://forms.uncfsu.edu/departments/ITTS/studentemail/index.cfm.

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Q: I am a university employee and a student, what will happen to my e-mail account?

A: You will have both an @uncfsu.edu and an @broncos.uncfsu.edu e-mail account.

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Q: What is the cost?

A: There is no cost to the university or to the students.

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Q: I'm an alumni, will I get a Broncos eMail account? Will I lose my UNCFSU eMail account? 

A: Yes Alumni will get Bronco eMail accounts. If you haven't received a broncos email account one please contact the helpdesk at (910-672-2085). If your UNCFSU email account is still active it will be shut down on March 30th when we decomission the server.

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Students,

Your new Bronco e-mail accounts are ready.

• Go to http://login.live.com
• Enter your new e-mail address (studentid@broncos.uncfsu.edu)
• Enter your password, the same password that you use to login to your FSU email
• Click the circle next to Always ask for my e-mail address and password

Once you login you will be asked to change your password and set up security questions.

Currently both your FSU e-mail and your new Broncos e-mail will be active and all new e-mail sent to your FSU e-mail account will be forwarded to the new Broncos e-mail account.

Many of you have important e-mail messages stored in your FSU e-mail account and we ask that during this time while both accounts are active that you forward the e-mail messages that you wish to keep to your new Broncos e-mail account. The FSU e-mail servers will be shut down on March 30^th, 2009 and e-mail on the Old FSU e-mail servers will no longer be available

Please watch for additional e-mails or check the ITTS Blog at http://blog.uncfsu.edu/itts for more information. If you have any questions concerning the email migration please contact me or the Helpdesk at x2085

There is currently an email circulating claiming that your mailbox will be shutdown if you do not respond with your ID and PASSWORD. This is a PHISHING scam, please DO NOT respond to any email asking you to provide your ID and PASSWORD.  

 

ITTS will never request your ID or PASSWORD via email. You should NEVER comply with or respond to requests for sensitive or personal information from anyone at anytime via e-mail.

 

If you have already responded to such a message and provided your ID and PASSWORD, you should IMMEDIATELY contact the helpdesk  at X2085 and change your password.

 

Please visit the Federal Trade Comissions Website and read "How Not to Get Hooked by a Phishing Scam".

Students, in an effort to provide the technology that you need to be successful, Fayetteville State University will be will be moving student email to Microsoft Live@edu. In addition to a larger mailbox (5 Gigabytes), you will also be able to use all of the Windows Live@edu services listed below;

• Hotmail: Stay connected anywhere with your Web e-mail account
• Mail: Access your multiple e-mail accounts in one place
• Messenger: Connect, share, and make your conversations count
• Toolbar: Easy access to Windows Live services from any Web page
• SkyDrive: Password-protected online file storage* Spaces: The best place to share your world online
• Photo Gallery: Get creative and share your photos and videos
• Writer: Easily publish pictures, videos, and other rich content to your blog
• Events: Plan your event. Send invitations. Share photos

Beginning this week, your student email account will begin to be forwarded to your new @broncos.uncfsu.edu account. Your email will reside in both your current email account as well as the new @broncos.uncfsu.edu email account. Beginning December 15th, 2008 your new @broncos.uncfsu.edu will be active and you can begin using it. Your email from your @uncfsu.edu account will continue to be forwarded to your @broncos.uncfsu.edu until March 30th, 2009 to give you time to make the transition to the new account.

Visit the live @ edu site http://www.microsoft.com/student/en-US/ to see what is available.  

Addition information will be forthcoming.

All campus phones have been programmed with a "Hotline" to the FSU Campus Police Department. The location of the "Hotline" button varies depending on the phone as described below. The "Hotline" is for emergency use and should not be used for routine non emergency calls. If your phone is not listed or you do not have the "Hotline" displayed on your phone, please log a footprints ticket at http://footprints.uncfsu.edu or contact the helpdesk on x2805.

 

 If you have a Nortel 3903 two button telephone the "Hotline" is on page two. To access the "Hotline" press the shift button once and you will see that the text next to the left line button changes to "Hotline". Depressing this button will immediately dial the FSU Campus Police on 1911.

 

 

If you have a Nortel 3904 six button telephone the "Hotline" is on the third button on the left with the text "Hotline". Depressing this button will immediately dial the FSU Campus Police on 1911.