Faculty FAQ
Faculty FAQ
Teaching Remotely: Frequently Asked Questions
This page will be updated regularly with frequently asked questions that are relevant to Rowan University faculty. Please check back often.
Page last updated: Monday, August 31, at 9:21 p.m.
Canvas & Blackboard
How do I access Canvas and Blackboard from off campus?
Rowan Online/Canvas
Blackboard for CMSRU/RowanSOM
CMSRU
RowanSOM
How do I create a Canvas shell?
- Go to the Rowan Online Portal
- Click Log In in the top navigation menu
- Click My Courses from the yellow menu bar
- Scroll down and select the applicable term from the drop-down menu
- Click on the Create Canvas shell button next to your course(s)
For more information about getting started with Canvas and Canvas training opportunities, visit our Blackboard to Canvas transition site.
Communication & Collaboration
How can I access my email from home?
Employees can access their Rowan University email from any browser on a computer or mobile device through the Outlook Web App. See our Working Remotely page for other options.
How can I reach my students via email?
There are a couple of ways to send targeted emails to your students. You can email your class list in Self-Service Banner. You can also send emails to students in a specific section of a course or all sections of a course, as well as by major, minor and concentration, using student-directed mailing lists.
I want to chat online with my colleagues. How can I do that?
Cisco Jabber allows you to instant message colleagues in one-on-one chats or group sessions, as well as make calls directly from your computer. You can also view whether a co-worker is available, in a meeting or away, so you aren't waiting for a response from a colleague who is out of the office.
Faculty, staff and student workers automatically have access to Jabber; all you need to do is install Jabber on the device of your choice.
I want to chat online with my students. How can I do that?
You can stay in touch with students through instant messaging using Google Hangouts Chat.
I want to hold class lectures or discussions online. What are my options?
Visit our Video Conferencing page for more information about the tools you can use to host virtual meetings.
Can I forward calls to my Rowan University work phone to another number?
Yes. If you are still on campus and have access to your phone, please follow these directions to forward your calls. If you are off-campus, please submit a request to have your calls forwarded.
Can I receive a copy of voicemails left on my Rowan University phone in my email?
Equipment & Hardware
Can I take my Rowan University desktop computer home?
No. Rowan University-owned desktop computers may not be removed from campus. Desktop computers are not configured to operate off-campus, and employees will not be able to use them from home.
Can I take my monitor, keyboard, mouse or other peripheral equipment home?
Yes, with approval, employees may temporarily borrow monitors, keyboards, mice or other peripherals in order to facilitate their work at home.
All employee requests to borrow monitors or other equipment must be submitted through the University Telework Agreement and approved by the employee’s supervisor, Human Resources and Information Resources & Technology. Please list the specific equipment you are requesting to borrow. If you are requesting a monitor, please include the monitor’s serial number in your request.
I’m using a personal device to remotely connect to Rowan resources. How can I make sure it complies with Rowan’s security policies?
Depending on how you are remotely connecting to Rowan University resources from off-campus, your personal device may be subject to different security policies. In general, all Rowan University students and employees should make sure their workstations and devices follow our Personal Device Security Guidelines.
