Faculty Services

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Note: This list focuses on services supported by ITS and distributed IT staff. Additional tools may be available through individual departments or colleges.

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Faculty Services

For a full list of apps available to you, visit the MyApps portal.

1Password

1Password is a secure password manager that helps you store and manage your work-related login credentials in one place.

Absolute

Monitor and manage laptops and desktops for physical security and PII tracking.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Industry-leading tools for graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography.

Adobe Sign

Adobe Sign makes it easy for you to create, edit, collaborate, e-sign, and share PDFs, on any device.

AIMS Parking

Manage parking permits, registrations, and renewals seamlessly at URI.

Amazon AWS

Cloud computing services for scalable storage, computing, and enterprise applications at URI.

Apache Website Hosting

URI’s core web server for hosting WordPress and custom HTML sites.

ArcGis

Apply powerful location-based analytics to enhance your business & educational practices.

ATLAS.ti

A powerful tool for qualitative analysis of large textual, graphical, audio, and video datasets.

Azure SSO

Single Sign-On solution integrating seamlessly with multiple applications, including Office 365.

Brightspace

URI’s learning management system for course delivery, collaboration, and student success.

Classroom A/V

Support, installation, and maintenance for classroom media systems, with rapid assistance for faculty during scheduled courses.

Cloud Research Computing

Supporting high-performance and research computing for faculty, students, and researchers.

Cloud Services

Cloud Services provides secure, scalable access to cloud-based platforms and infrastructure for University use, managed by ITS.

Computer Support

Comprehensive support for desktops, laptops, and other devices at URI.

Contract Review

IT Contract Review ensures that technology-related agreements meet University standards through risk assessment, compliance review, and authorization before execution.

Core Networking

Centralized wired and wireless network infrastructure providing connectivity across all URI campuses.

Cylance

Advanced antivirus protection using AI to safeguard URI computers from known and unknown threats.

Data Center

URI provides secure, redundant data center services on campus and at the State of RI Data Center for departmental needs.

Databases

Enterprise-class database solutions supporting URI’s core applications and infrastructure.

Digital Badging

Recognizing micro-learning achievements with verifiable digital credentials.

Digital Signage

Promote events and announcements across campus with URI’s dynamic digital signage network.

DUO

Enhance account security with two-factor authentication through push notifications, SMS, or phone calls.

eCampus

eCampus is URI’s central platform for student, financial, and HR management, including class registration, payroll, and advising.

eDiscovery and Forensic Analysis

Analyze electronic data with detailed forensic reports.

EDUCAUSE

EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association that supports those who lead, manage, deploy, and use information technology at every level within higher education.

Emergency Phones

A dedicated phone system supporting critical campus infrastructure like blue light, elevator, and police emergency lines.

Event Support

Offering A/V services for live streaming, event recording, and specialty audio/video needs across campus events.

Gartner

Access world-class IT insights and tools to innovate, collaborate, and excel.

Geneious

A comprehensive platform for DNA, RNA, and protein sequence alignment, assembly, and analysis with integrated bioinformatics tools.

Generative AI

ITS provides support and guidance for the effective and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools across teaching, research, and administrative work.

Google Workspace

A suite of tools for email, calendaring, cloud storage, and seamless collaboration.

InfoEd

Streamlined platform for submitting and managing grant proposals.

ITS Business Office

Handles finances, budgets, contracts, and IT-related purchases for the ITS department.

JMP Pro

Advanced statistical software for data analysis, visualization, and modeling.

JupyterHub

A collaborative research tool providing customizable and scalable computational environments.

LibreChat

A pilot program making generative AI easy and accessible for the URI community. Whether you're brainstorming, creating content, or simplifying tasks, LibreChat brings powerful AI tools together in one easy-to-use platform.

Local Printing

Support for local and network printer connectivity, including multi-function devices, with vendor referral for hardware issues.

Mathematica

A comprehensive computational software for technical computing, symbolic computation, and data visualization.

MATLAB

Powerful mathematical computing software for science, engineering, and academic use.

Meeting Rooms

Expert design, installation, and management of A/V systems for meeting spaces across campus.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is an AI tool that lets users ask questions, get summaries, draft content, and retrieve information through a simple chat interface.

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Access the full Microsoft Office 365 Suite for productivity and collaboration.

Multimedia Space Design

Assistance with designing and installing multimedia systems in campus facilities.

Network / Communication Services

Connectivity support for new and existing network infrastructure across all URI buildings and campuses.

Network File Shares

Centralized file storage for departments and groups, managed by ITS.

Network Training

Training opportunities to enhance network and technology skills at URI.

New Application

Custom application development to support student success and university initiatives.

OMR Grading

Optical mark grading for paper-based assessments using the Remark OMR system at URI.

Overleaf

An online LaTeX editor offering real-time collaboration and professional publishing tools.

Panopto

Panopto is a video creation tool that integrates with Brightspace.

Pay for Print

Print and photocopy documents on campus using your RAM Account or a Guest Pass.

Perceptive Content 7

Document imaging and management system integrated with URI’s eCampus solutions.

PointSolutions

An interactive response system for live polling and participation tracking.

Post Production

Multimedia editing and post-production services for videos and events.

ProofPoint PhishAlarm

Report suspicious emails quickly and enhance cybersecurity with Proofpoint PhishAlarm.

Qualtrics

Online survey tool for data collection, analysis, and collaboration at URI.

Qualys

Proactive network and application vulnerability scanning used to protect URI’s systems and data.

Research HPC/Andromeda

High-performance computing (HPC) resources for advanced research at URI.

Respondus

Respondus LockDown Browser helps ensure academic integrity by securing the online testing environment.

Rhody Connect

Rhody Connect is URI’s official mobile app, offering personalized access to university services, maps, transportation, dining, and more.

RStudio

An integrated development environment (IDE) for R programming and data analysis.

SAS

SAS is a research software platform available to URI students, faculty, and staff for data analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling.

Secure File Transfer

Securely transfer large files using URI’s SFTP services.

ServiceNow

A centralized platform for managing service requests, workflows, and support at URI.

Slate

CRM system for managing undergraduate and graduate admissions.

Smartphone Support

Support for connecting smartphones and tablets to URI’s wireless network.

Snagit

A screen capture and recording tool for creating and editing visuals or videos.

SPSS

Statistical analysis software with a code-free GUI, supporting research across disciplines at URI.

Starfish

Student success platform connecting students, faculty, and advisors.

Top Hat

An interactive teaching platform for student engagement through live polls and feedback.

Unity

High-performance computing (HPC) resources for advanced research at URI through Unity.

URI Engage

Platform for external training, certification, and public-facing courses at URI.

URI Event Calendar

Centralized platform to discover, share, and manage campus events.

Vendor Security Assessment

Vendor Security Assessments evaluate third-party risks and ensure any vendor accessing URI data meets security and compliance standards.

Virtual Machines

Request and manage virtual machines for academic, administrative, and research needs across URI.

VPN

VPN provides secure remote access to internal URI systems for faculty, staff, and students using Cisco Secure Client and DUO authentication.

Webex Meetings

Host virtual meetings and events with up to 1000 participants using URI’s Webex Video Conferencing platform.

WiFi

Reliable and secure wireless connectivity for students, faculty, staff, and guests at URI.

WordPress

URI’s primary content management system for building and maintaining university websites.

Zoom

Web conferencing made easy for all URI community members for work and education.

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