Resources for Employees Working from Home

University-supported tools to help employees maintain collaborative efficiencies while off campus.

ITS has compiled the following list of tools to assist with communications, remote storage, and application sharing, should you need to maintain business continuity while working from home.

Many W&L sponsored software applications are available on the “MyApps” page located here: https://myapps.wlu.edu.

  • Enter your W&L credentials to access.
  • Select any application listed to login without being required to re-enter your credentials.

I want to access and share files:

(https://box.wlu.edu) cloud-based file storage workspace which enables people to collaborate and share information.

(https://myvi.wlu.edu): myVI provides a convenient way for students, staff, and faculty to access a Windows desktop environment, including Windows software and W&L network storage, from any device and from anywhere with an Internet connection.

To access VPN client download and installation instructions, please log in here with your W&L network credentials (Duo Prompt is Required): https://vpn.wlu.edu

Once logged in, select the dropdown menu “Download FortiClient”. Select Windows or Mac to access your download and installation instructions.

I want to communicate with my colleagues:

(https://mail.wlu.edu) The online version of Outook is very robust. If you feel you need the client version, it can be installed from your Office 365 portal.

(https://teams.wlu.edu) Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meetings, file storage, and application integration.

I want to hold or attend online meetings:

Microsoft Teams (teams.wlu.edu)

Zoom (https://wlu.zoom.us)

  • A basic account allows for one-to-one sessions of unlimited duration and group sessions of 40 minutes for up to 3 participants total.
  • Sign up for a basic account at https://zoom.us/signup with your W&L email address.
  • A pro account allows for group meetings with up to 100 participants for up to 24 hours.
  • Contact the ITS Information Desk at 540.458.4357 (HELP) or help@wlu.edu to request a Pro license.
  • You can share a link to the Zoom session in an Announcement or into a Calendar event in your Canvas course and/or send participants a link to the session via email. A Zoom account isn’t required to attend a meeting.
  • How to Use Zoom Conferencing (Pro account) [.pdf; must log in to Box with your W&L credentials]
  • Additional Zoom Video Tutorials
  • Zoom Keyboard Commands [.pdf; must log in to Box with your W&L credentials]

Skype For Business

  • Visit W&L Apps & Devices page
  • Click on “View Apps & Devices”
  • Download Skype for Business
  • Log in with your W&L email address
  • Make and receive a video call
  • Contact the ITS Information Desk at help@wlu.edu or call 540.458.4357 (HELP) if you need help

I need to check out equipment like a laptop:

To request a laptop for home use, please submit the following form.

For an inventory of other resources click here. Please submit requests through WebHelpDesk (helpdesk@wlu.edu) or contact the ITS Information Desk at help@wlu.edu or call 540.458.4357 (HELP) if you need help.

(https://creativecloud.adobe.com) As a result of the campus closure, student access to Adobe Creative Cloud in labs and classrooms is not available. Adobe has provided temporary at-home access for students and W&L staff so that they can continue their work remotely.