Information Technology

Information

Technology

DEC provides reliable access, with responsive service and support, to computing and information technology resources. DEC continually looks to incorporate new technologies to improve processes associated with instruction, research and administration. The Information Technology Department empowers students to make effective use of information resources.

To Do’s

As a new student, there are many IT “To Do’s” you must complete in order to fully benefit from DEC’s IT services. These include:

Create a Computer Lab Login and Internet Use Login

Create a DEC Portal Account

Create a DEC Email Account

Download DEC Mobile App

Acquire your building Key Fob

Understand DEC’s Computer / Network / Internet Usage Policy

Wi-Fi

Having an IT issue on campus?

Computer lab login / internet usage login

Your username is your first initial followed by your last name.

Example:

Name: Abraham Lincoln | Username: alincoln

Your default password is Douglas100 (case sensitive).

Some computers on the network will require a user to sign into DEC’s web filter to be able to surf the Internet. Your Username / Password is the same as what you use to log onto the DEC computers.

Problems Logging In?

This may be due to duplicate usernames, most commonly caused by common last names. If you are having a problem logging in, please try your Username as your full first name followed by your full last name.

Example:

Aaron Smith and Allan Smith

Both usernames could not be “asmith.”

Usernames: aaronsmith and allansmith

DEC Student Portal

DEC Student Portal is a Web site that allows students to see their grades, schedules, attendance, contact faculty, etc. It is the quickest and easiest way for DEC students to see this information. Please check your Student Portal account regularly for up-to-date information.

VIEW ASSIGNMENTS & GRADES FOR CLASS

Click “My Profile”
Click “My Calendar”
Click on the desired course number
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the assignments and grades for the class. If there are attachments, they will appear on the left.

VEW MID-TERM OR FINAL GRADES

Click on “My Academics”
Click on “View My Grades”
Choose the desired term to see mid-term and final grades

VIEW NEW CLASS SCHEDULE

Click “My Academics”
Click “View My Class Schedule”
A PDF will open with your schedule

DEC Email

To begin, go to http://mail.dec.edu (Never use “www” in this web address.)

Enter your full email address as your username (usually your first initial followed by your last name @dec.edu)
Example:
jsmith@dec.edu
Enter your temporary password (temporary passwords were emailed to your personal email account before Orientation.
You will be prompted to create a permanent password
Password must contain at least 8 characters and include at least 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 number

Navigate to Outlook to view your inbox

DEC Mobile App

The DEC Mobile App is available for free in the Apple Store / iTunes, as well as Google Play for Android. Simply search for “Douglas Education Center.” This App features direct links to the following:

Orientation Information
Campus / Facility Overviews
Street View Mapping
Campus Maps
Tap-to-Dial DEC Departments
Student Portal
DEC Email
Local Services (i.e. Gas, Food, ATM, etc.)

Key Fob

Some DEC buildings are access restricted requiring a Key Fob to enter the building. Your Key Fob was given to you in an envelope at orientation.

To use the Key Fob system touch your Key Fob to the fob reader near the door
If this is done correctly and you are authorized to enter the building the door will unlock
DO NOT prop open any doors
DO NOT share your fob with others

If there is a problem with your key fob please open a technical support ticket http://support.dec.edu

Computer lab login / internet usage login

Upon becoming an active student at Douglas Education Center, each student will receive a network / computer user account that will permit access to the computer and Internet.
Students will also be given access to a directory on one of the DEC servers to store class files and projects. Always have a USB flash drive to keep backup copies of your work. Lab computers can be moved or replaced at any time without notice. Please not that the student folders are not backed up and will not be available should there be a network issue.
It is the responsibility of all students to maintain the security of their user account which includes keeping personal passwords private, as well as maintaining a backup of their class files and projects.
Also, Douglas Education Center reserves the right to monitor to use of your account. If at any time it is determined that an account is being abused, Douglas Education Center reserves the right to suspend computer / internet privileges to the student who is abusing account privileges. Abuse of the account is determined by school officials, and includes, but is not limited to:
- Physical Abuse of Equipment
- Installation of Software on DEC Computers
- Transmitting, forwarding, or downloading any information that may be considered offensive in nature
- Peer to peer file sharing of any type
- Use of equipment / Internet for anything illegal or deemed inappropriate by the school
- Circumventing or hacking of equipment settings or network settings

Wi-Fi

DEC provides Wi-Fi access to personal devices (i.e. laptop, tablet and cell phone) providing that you contact the Information Technology Department to have your device registered. The IT Department will have to obtain your devices’ Wi-Fi address in order for the device to be registered. The Wi-Fi will not be available if there is a network outage or problem. You can contact the IT Department by opening a ticket at www.dec.edu/support to have your device registered.