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Student User Name Change
Effective August 7th, 2008 the usernames for all students has
changed over to Career Accounts. To read about the change and how it
affects you, please check the information out in this article.
Computers to view the new username schemas and how they apply to
logging in to computers, student e-mails, and PCStar can be found by clicking here.


Software Price increase
Effective August 1st, 2008 the prices of Microsoft software sold at the campus bookstore increased.
To read about the increases and see the new prices, please check out the
Discounted Software Page.


Are you frustrated with an overflowing mailbox?
Do you receive too much spam?
Do you want to know how to avoid
getting trapped by a "phishing" scam?
If so, you need to check out the
Mail Management website.



Looking for help on a particular software program?
Or just don't know where to turn?
Type in your Question below and Click ASK CTIS.



Challenge Question Implementation has arrived!
You can set up security questions so you can
get your passwords changed over the phone!
Click Here to sign up!


What is a Virtual Private Network?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a way for
faculty and staff to access files in your campus
computer while on another, even from home!
Check it out at by clicking here.


Attention Students, Do you need
help with computing resources?
Find information about your H Drive,
PC STAR, Student E-mail; and
get help with Blackboard Vista and ResNet by
checking out the Student Computing Resource Guide.


The Office of Instructional Technology has arrived!
Check it out here!
Computing, Technology & Information Services
Powers Building, Room 216

Dept Hours:
Monday - Friday:
7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Dept Phone:
219/989-2417
CTIS Customer Service Center
Gyte Building, Room 133

Fall and Spring Hours:
Mon-Thr: 7:30am  - 10:00pm
Fri: 7:30am  - 6:30pm
Sat: 8:00am  - 1:30pm
Sun: 1:00pm  - 9:00pm

  • Click Here for Open Hours during breaks.

    • Phone:
    219/989-2888, Option 2

    Email:

    About CTIS

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    Blackboard Vista FAQ Page

    Welcome to the Blackboard Vista Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and troubleshooting page. Listed below are the most frequently occurring issues with Blackboard Vista.
    If you do not see your question in the list, please use the search feature at the bottom of the page.

    FAQs

    Q: Is it Blackboard or Vista?
    A: The company that makes the software is called Blackboard and one of their products is Vista. So you will see it referred to as Blackboard Vista or just Vista.

    Q: How is Blackboard Vista accessed?
    A: The direct URL: http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/ecourses
    The eCourses link is at the bottom of the Purdue Calumet homepage

    Q: How do I get my Blackboard Vista username and password?
    A: Faculty: You will need to attend the Intro to Blackboard Vista Training. For a complete list of training dates and times please visit the training website or send an e-mail to ecourses@calumet.purdue.edu.
        Students: Your Username is automatically assigned to you, when eCourses are created for that semester. Your username is your last name, first initial and a number. Your password is your six digit birth date.

    Q: How do I change my Blackboard Vista password?
    A: You can change your Vista password from the My eCourses page. At the top right corner you will see a link that says change password. It will ask you for the old one and a mew password. It will then log you out, you will need to select Calumet Academic Campus and log back in, using the new password.

    Q: What if I forget my password?
    A: If you forget your Vista password you can visit the CTIS Customer Support Center (Gyte 133) to have your password reset. You will need to have a picture ID with you.

    Q: When is Blackboard Vista unavailable for scheduled maintenance?
    A: Vista is unavailable the first and third Sunday or each month from 6:00am-10:00am. A reminder will be put into the Campus Announcements in Vista.

    Q: My students can not see the grades I posted for them.
    A: You need to go into the Grade Book and go to column settings and release the grades to your students.

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