Research and Instructional Tools

The Queens College Library provides access to electronic databases and full-text journals, the CUNY+ online catalog, and other electronic resources; electronic interlibrary loan; instructions for off-campus access to materials (proxy service); and the Electronic Reserve (ERes) system

• http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/library/

Blackboard is CUNY’s course management system. It can be used to post syllabi, handouts, and readings; keep an electronic grade book; administer surveys, quizzes, or tests; collect and return assignments electronically; host electronic discussion boards or chat sessions; build password-protected blogs and wikis, etc.

• Blackboard can be accessed directly, through the "doorway", https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/webapps/login/NoPortal, or through the CUNY Portal, http://www.cuny.edu
• To set up a CUNY Portal ID, necessary to login, go to http://www.cuny.edu

• More information on getting started and troubleshooting Blackboard access is available here

qwriting is the blogging portal for Queens College

• http://qwriting.org

To set up and manage personal web pages on qcpages, there are instructions provided here (requires MyQC login)

The Office of the Registrar has information on academic calendars, examination schedules, registration guides, and catalogs

• http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar
• The Registrar issues information about due dates for attendance records at the beginning of the semester and grades at the end of the semester.  These two functions (submitting attendance and submitting grades) are performed inside CUNYfirst.

The Office of Converging Technologies provides administrative, instructional, research communication, information, and audio/video services

• http://www.qc.cuny.edu/computing/
• Media Services, http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Computing/MediaServices (technical support in classrooms; audio and video duplication and conversion)
• On-campus computer labs, http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Computing/computer_labs

Connectedness and Survival Tools

Use the College Account Management System (CAMS, http://cams.qc.cuny.edu) to activate two accounts:

• QC Username, which gives you access to the online services requiring authentication listed on this page, except for Blackboard (see above)
• QC Email, accessible by one of the following methods:
  • the Lotus “client” (software installed locally on a computer; for download and installation information, use your QC Username account to login to the self-service area of the Queens College Help Desk, and look for the download link in the right column
  • a web browser, http://mail.qc.cuny.edu (for faculty)
  • IMAP using a client such as Microsoft Outlook or Thunderbird

Wireless Internet access, http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Computing/Pages/Wireless.aspx (login to the campus wireless using your QC Username and password)

 

Software, https://myqc.qc.cuny.edu/Pages/SoftwareRequest.aspx (requires login)

See also CUNY-licensed software (including officeware and antivirus software) through the CUNY portal

 

Help Desk and Self-Service, http://helpdesk.qc.cuny.edu/

 

Campus map, http://www.qc.cuny.edu/welcome/directions/2d/Pages/default.aspx

 

Campus directory, http://www.qc.cuny.edu/pages/directory.aspx

 

Campus webcams (and local weather information!), http://www.qc.cuny.edu/welcome/seeqc/webcam/Pages/Home.aspx

More Institutional Support

The Provost’s website hosts information on a range of issues relevant to faculty, including the College’s mission.

http://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/administration/Provost

 

The Provost's MyQC website (requires login) provides information on academic policies, the curriculum, faculty reappointment/promotion/tenure procedures, calendars and schedule information, and other policies and guidelines

https://myqc.qc.cuny.edu/AdminServices/Provost

 

The Academic Senate, composed of faculty and students, is responsible for Queens College’s curriculum

http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/AcademicSenate

 

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs administers research grants, including internal PSC-CUNY research awards, and provides information on available support, regulations, and the application process

http://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/administration/Provost/Research

 

The Office of Human Resources is dedicated to the development and implementation of programs, processes and policies that foster an environment of support, professional development and employee appreciation

http://www.qc.cuny.edu/hr

 

The Office of Institutional Research provides institutional data for surveys, departments, academic programs, and college and university administration

http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/Institutional_Research/