MHC WEBVPN - SSL VPN Access to Internal College Resources for Employees

What is a SSL VPN?  A 'Secure Socket Layer Virtual Private Network" is a technology that will allow college employees to go to a web page, log-in, and get access to a number of network resources and services that were until now only available when using a college computer on campus.

Based on the direction received from of an "Outside Access Working Group' in the Autumn of 2010, we are now in the process of implementing a system that will enable access for faculty and staff (based on their role and need) to the network resources and college services listed below.  Phase 1 of this project is complete, phase 2 will be completed by July 1.

This is a new technology to us, and we know there will be some kinks to be worked out. As always, contact our Support Centre by phone (403-529-3899) or log a call via email  CallCentre@mhc.ab.ca  to report problems and get assistance in using this service.

Network Resources and Services Currently Available

For Faculty

·        Course Outline Manager (COM) – currently not available through MAC platforms from outside of the College

·         Employee Self Service (Payroll, SRB)

·         Personal Storage Space on P: Drive

·         Shared Departmental Folders

·         Course Folders (X: Drive)

·         SharePoint – Winky

For Staff

·         Employee Self Service (Payroll, SRB)
·         Personal Storage Space on P: Drive

·         Shared Departmental Folders

·         SharePoint – Winky

Network Resources and Services that will be Available In Phase 2

·         Sitecore (College Advancement)
     - This system manages MHC's web sites

·         SIS (Deans, Coordinators)
    - access to CampusVue information for those who have access internally

·         SRB Application (HR)
     - our HR and payroll systems

·         Talisma Application (College Advancement)
     - our application for working with alumni and donors

MHC Technology Plan - Information Technology Survey Feedback Sessions

We have had very good response to our recent survey of employees and students regarding IT services at MHC in preparation for the next MHC Technology Plan.

Please join us for a session where we will present survey results, and consider some themes that are evident in the results. This is also an opportunity for you to provide further feedback, and to have your questions answered.

Two Sessions are scheduled:

- Thursday March 24 10:30 – 12:00 in the Crowfoot Room

- Friday March 25 12:00 – 1:30 in the Crowfoot Room

Agenda:

1)      Why a new Technology Plan? (5 minutes)

2)      Creating a new Plan (5 minutes)

3)      Survey Results and Themes (30 minutes)

4)      Feedback and Discussion