TC Technology Quick Start Guides

• Your TC UNI (University Network ID) is unique to you.
• You UNI provides you single sign-on access to the Employee Portal.
• Secure your TC account by creating a strong password.
• For Password Security we recommend using LastPass (More Info)

Activate Your UNI Icon 

The Employee Portal is where you can access resources at TC such as:

• Canvas TC’s Learning Management System
• Reserve a Room
• Request Technical Classroom Support
• Find HR & Payroll Information
• Visit the Service Desk to set up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account
• Sign up for TC Alerts & more...

Log into the Employee Portal

• All Official TC communication will be sent to you through your TC Gmail account.
• Access your TC Gmail from the Application section of the Employee Portal
• Accept the Terms of Use to begin using your TCGmail.

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• Canvas is TC’s Learning Management System (Canvas for Educators)
• Where all of your TC coursework will be managed
• You can access Canvas from the Resource section of the Employee Portal.

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• TC Service Desk provides the TC community with technical support.
• Submit a Service Desk ticket to receive assistance.
• Submit a Service Desk ticket to set up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account

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• Tell the TC Community about yourself with your TC Faculty Profile.

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RingCentral is the cloud-based phone system at Teachers College.

Features include call auto-attendant, company directory, call forwarding and handling, multiple
extensions, a mobile app for iPhone and Android, Business SMS, Video Conferencing and Screen-
sharing, and Faxing.

Visit the TC Service Desk to reset your RingCentral Password.

Download the RingCentral App

• Your TC UNI (University Network ID) is unique to you.
• You UNI provides you single sign-on access to the Employee Portal
• Secure your TC account by creating a strong password
• For Password Security we recommend using LastPass (More Info)

Activate Your UNI Icon 

The Employee Portal is where you can access resources at TC such as:

• Canvas TC’s Learning Management System
• Reserve a Room
• Request Technical Support
• Find HR & Payroll Information
• Visit the Service Desk to set up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account
• Sign up for TC Alerts & more...

Log into the Employee Portal

• All Official TC communication will be sent to you through your TC Gmail account.
• Access your TC Gmail from the Application section of the Employee Portal.
• Accept the Terms of Use to begin using your TC Gmail.

Access Your Gmail Icon 

• RingCentral is the cloud-based phone system at Teachers College.
• Features include call auto-attendant, company directory, call forwarding and handling, multiple extensions, a mobile app for iPhone and Android, Business SMS, video conferencing and screen-sharing, and fax.
• Visit the TC Service Desk to reset your RingCentral Password.

Download the RingCentral App  Icon 

• TC Service Desk provides the TC community with technical support.
• Submit a Service Desk ticket to receive assistance.
• Submit a Service Desk ticket for assistance with setting up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account
• Submit a Service Desk ticket to reset your RingCentral Password

Visit the Service Desk Portal Icon 

There are three wireless networks based on user type.

• TC-Guest (Guests at TC): This Wi-Fi connection will be available for all non-TC users. Upon connection to this network, guest users will be prompted for very basic information (name, email address). 
• Eduroam (TC Faculty & Students): This Wi-Fi connection will be available for all TC students (Connection Information)
• TC-Secure (Faculty & Staff): Available for only TC faculty and professional staff (instructions for how to connect available in the myTC Portal for faculty and staff.)

GoPrint provides TC students printing options. GoPrint allows students to redirect print jobs and check their balances. GoPrint is available in the computer lab, dorm computer lounges in New Res and Whittier. Printing services are also available in the Gottesman Library.

• The semester allowance for printing is $16.00 per semester (unused allowances do not roll over to the new semester) (Access GoPrint).

• GoPrint has an option to pay-per-print jobs, or extended printing for the entire semester.

• Horace Mann 242 Computer lab.
  
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Learn more about Computer Labs

• Available to all TC Students, Faculty, and Staff
• It can be downloaded from Columbia University Information Technology.

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• Avoid opening suspicious email attachments and links sent in suspicious emails.
• Forward all suspicious emails to: servicedesk@tc.columbia.edu
• For more tips and information on protecting your online Identity visit TCIT Information Security.