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Academic Computing & Networking: Services
Academic Department Support
(Extended Support)
Accounts
Blackboard
Facilities & Resources
Getting Started
Networking
Printing
Security
Software
Telecommunications
Trailhead
Training
Video Conferencing
Virus Protection
Web
AC&N Accounts for Students, Academic Faculty & Staff
Computing accounts are available to all CSM students, faculty and staff while they are actively enrolled or employed at CSM. These services continue during summer breaks and over other periods that may include normal school holidays, study abroad, internships, sabbaticals or extended leave. Special arrangements may need to be made during semester or longer absences from campus; records may indicate inactive employment or academic status.
AC&N Account Quick FAQ
Create my email account now. (http://newuser.mines.edu/)
Password change tool (http://newuser.mines.edu/password)
How do I create an ADIT account? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/gettingstarted/gettingstartedekeyinfo.shtml#CSMCCNTAccount)
How do I activate an AC&N Macintosh account? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/gettingstarted/gettingstartedekeyinfo.shtml#CSMCCMacAccount)
What makes a good password? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=9.001)
How do I create a Slate Account? (http://newuser.mines.edu/slate/)
How do I create a personal web page? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/web/personal.shtml)
How do I change my email password? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=9.002)
How do I change my ADIT password? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=9.003)
What types of quotas exist and what are they? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=2.005)
How do I check my email disk quota? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=2.032)
Why do I need to keep my EKey? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=1.003)
How do I access Blackboard the first time? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=8.002)
How do I register for self-paced training classes? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/training/)
How do I access files in my ADIT account from my home computer? (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=1.006)
About your CSM EKey
Together with your username and/or CWID, your EKey unlocks and activates access to electronic resources at Mines, such as email, labs, modems or general UNIX services.
New students should receive an EKey via U. S. Postal Service, at their address of record, several weeks prior to arrival on campus. If you did not receive an EKey card in the mail directly from CSM, or need one for any other reason, you may get one from a staff member at the Computer Commons Front Desk (CTLM 156).
For more information see the What is my AC&N EKey used for? FAQ. (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=1.003)
AC&N Accounts for Active Members of the CSM Community
Imagine - Email and Webmail access, modem pool access and services. An EKey is required. Create this Account via Web Interface. (http://newuser.mines.edu/)
Slate - Enables access and ability to publish a personal webpage.
ADIT - Access to Windows-based systems located in computer labs in the CTLM, Green Center, Arthur Lakes Library, Computerized Writing Laboratory, and EPICS. See Creating your ADIT Account. (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/gettingstarted/gettingstartedekeyinfo.shtml#CSMCCNTAccount)
Xavier - A few Apple Macintosh systems are available in the Computer Commons to support some special use applications and to accommodate user preferences. Set up your account here. (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/gettingstarted/gettingstartedekeyinfo.shtml#CSMCCMacAccount)
Blackboard - An e-learning system available to faculty, staff and registered students who have active Mines email accounts. Instructors may expect and require access to course material online via Blackboard. Get started here. (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=8.002)
Skillsoft - Web-based training courses offering access to new skills and supplemental class resources. Get started here. (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/training/)
Isengard - Accounts for faculty and students having an academic need for use of a central Linux system or lab. Provides access to general Unix system resources like shells, compilers and applications. An EKey is required to create Isengard accounts. Create this Account via Web Interface. (http://newuser.mines.edu/) Remember to select Isengard from the drop down menu.
Account Management Tips
Keep passwords, EKey's and other account credentials private.
FAQ on Choosing Good A Password (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=9.001)
Watch your disk quotas on Imagine (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=2.005) and Blackboard. (http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/faq/q.cgi?Entry=8.528)