Emeriti Computer Access

University Digital Resource and Computer/Software Access by Emeriti Faculty

During the Fall 2024 semester, a subcommittee of the Emeriti Faculty Board worked with the Office of Information Technology to present a comprehensive solution to the issue of emeriti computer/software access. The heightened security measures needed for secure access to such sites as INSIDE ND, Box, downloads from the library, and teaching tools have produced special issues for emeriti faculty, many of whom are using either personal computers or out-of-date (5+ years) University-owned workstations.

One of the issues in these new policies is the Okta Multi-Factor identification system that requires a second form of authentication, as well as the Net-ID and password sign-in. This is optional for emeriti whose retirement dates preceded this requirement and who have not had to use this two-factor identification system. If you wish to have this additional layer of security to protect either yourself or the University, instructions on how to set this up are in the Knowledge Article linked at the bottom of this page. Emeriti interested in accessing secure ND websites such as INSIDE ND may wish to use this multi-factor system.

For many active emeriti, the new requirements may entail purchasing new personal computers. The knowledge article linked below provides information on professional discounts available for MacIntosh and Windows machines.

Approval of University software installation (e.g. Word 365) is typically through the application of the individual with their department head using the form through the OIT Service Desk. If one is not a member of a regular department, the section administrator can also supply this authorization.

The knowledge article linked below also contains information concerning the continued support of university-owned machines by individual departments for faculty working on continuing projects.

If you need help setting up your computer access, contact the OIT Service Desk for assistance installing university software and transferring files to new machines. It is important that these installations be made with University IT support rather than by simple file transfer to a new machine, which may also involve transferring out-of-date University information.

With your approval, the IT support can also add software allowing them to access your personal computers remotely to assist with special problems. This access will require your approval each time you request remote assistance.

See the IT Hardware, Software, and Services for Emeriti Faculty Knowledge article for more details.