Current Faculty Resources

Connecting to the DU Network 

All DU office computers are physically wired to the DU network. For all non-wired devices, faculty and staff utilize the DU Wireless connection. DU Wireless offers an encrypted connection with unrestricted Internet access speed. To join the secured DU Wireless, you will need to provide your Dominican username and password at first connection.  

Dominican University ID (Star Card) 

Your DU identification card is the Star Card. The Star Card is your personal identification card and gives you access to campus buildings, printing, DU Dollars and more. A personal ID such as a Driver’s License, State ID or Passport will be needed to create or replace a Star Card. Please visit the DU Information Technology Support Center during normal business hours to obtain a Star Card. 

Office Computers 

Dominican University provides a new device (choice of Windows or macOS) to all staff and full-time faculty at time of hire. These devices are replaced every five (5) years. Devices are deployed with a standard university image and software setup. Any additional technology needs must be requested through your supervisor 

myDU 

myDU is a faculty and staff portal for accessing key information such as: 

  • Student rosters 
  • Course search 
  • Grade entry 
  • And much more…  

To login to myDU, visit mydu.dom.edu and use your Dominican username and password.

Articles on myDU 

Canvas 

Canvas is DU’s online learning management system. Canvas gives students and faculty access to course materials, course discussion boards, assignment submission, gradebook, quizzes and more. To login to Canvas, visit canvas.dom.edu and login with your DU username and password.  

For assistance with Canvas, submit a case here.  

Panopto 

Panopto is DU’s screen and video capture solution. Panopto can be used to submit Canvas assignments and embed video in PowerPoint. Quick Start Guide 

For assistance with Panopto, submit a case here. 

Zoom Account 

Zoom is DU’s video meeting and classroom solution. Before you can use Zoom, you will need to register your Zoom account. To register your Zoom account, go to https://dom.zoom.us/ and login with your Dominican username and password. Once you've signed in, your Zoom Professional account will immediately be generated.

More Information on Using Zoom. 

Telephone 

Offices are equipped with a landline phone that can dial on and off-campus locally.

More Information About Campus Telephones

Microsoft 365 Account 

Microsoft 365, formally known as Office 365, is a collaborative tool where your team can chat, make audio and video calls, host meetings, share screens, files and is designed to help you achieve more with Outlook email, Office apps, One Drive (Storage solution) and more… 

To access your Microsoft 365 account, login to https://outlook.com/dom.edu with your Dominican username and password. 

VPN Access (Working From Home) 

The DU VPN (virtual private network) allows faculty and staff to securely access our network while off campus. 

University Directory 

DU faculty and staff are provided with a university directory profile, located at this link.

More Information on How to Edit Your Directory Profile 

Equipment Loan Program 

The DU Information Technology Support Center is also home to the Equipment Loan Program (ELP). The ELP is available to be used by faculty, staff and current students enrolled at DU. You are required to show a valid Dominican Star Card when you use the ELP. All the items in our program are available to loan for a five (5) day check out period. 

Teaching On and Off-Campus 

On-Campus 
Wifi 

All faculty should utilize the DU Wireless connection. DU Wireless offers an encrypted connection with unrestricted Internet access speed. To join the secured DU Wireless, you will need to provide your Dominican username and password at first connection. There is also DU Guest Wireless connection for visitors without a Dominican login account. 

Printing 

A print management system is implemented across campus using PaperCut. Faculty, staff, students, and guests can print to public printers from workstations or personal devices. Once your job has been submitted, you are able to release that job from any of the swipe-enabled printers that support the desired format (color/grayscale).

More Information on Printing On-Campus

Classrooms and Computer Labs 

Dominican offers a variety of classroom and lab setups. Each classroom contains at a minimum an instructor’s computer, video projector, 2nd computer connection ability and wireless coverage. Click below for more information. 

Classroom Readiness Checklists

Each semester, DU-IT performs a host of steps to prepare lab and classroom computers for a new semester. Below are the dates of when to expect these critical updates and actions:

Off-Campus 
DU Information Technology Support Center 

The DU Information Technology Support Center is the primary point-of-contact for your technology related needs and help.  You can find a variety of help for technology related issues using our Knowledge Base. Support Center help is available for contact during normal working hours the following ways: 

In-person: Visit us in Lewis 048. 

Video (Zoom): Connect to the Support Center 

Phone: Call (708) 524-6888  

Online: Visit support.dom.edu 

Email: Send an email to supportcenter@dom.edu(link sends email) with a detailed description of your issue. Attach screenshots that show what you are experiencing or paste links to pages giving you an issue.