As part of our ongoing efforts to standardize software across Goucher College, we will be migrating student email accounts currently on Google Gmail to Microsoft Outlook. This transition will create a unified email experience for all faculty, staff, and students. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): What is happening and why? Who is impacted? What if I […]
During the 2025 transition from Google @mail.goucher.edu accounts to Microsoft Outlook email, IT will migrate email messages and forwarding rules from the old Gmail account to the new Outlook account; however, files stored in Google Drive, contacts, and other data will not be automatically moved. Users will need to transfer these items on their own […]
Emergencies can happen when you least expect them, and having up-to-date emergency contact information ensures that someone you trust can be reached when it matters most. You can now enter and update your emergency contact information in MyGoucher. Help keep yourself safe and give your loved ones peace of mind by entering or updating your […]
New Feature Highlights (May 2024) New Quizzes: Build Upon Prior Attempt The Build on last attempt setting makes it possible for students to take additional attempts on a quiz, only re-attempting those questions they answered incorrectly. This feature can help to improve student outcomes and performance. A video of this feature can be found here. For more details, […]
Canvas is rolling out a new design for Discussions and Announcements on July 20th, 2024. All existing Discussions and Announcements will be updated to the new design on this date. No current discussion options will be discontinued, but Discussions will have an updated user interface and new features. This update will also have an impact […]
Canvas has developed a new quizzing engine called “New Quizzes” that will eventually replace the “Classic Quizzes” we use in Canvas now. New Quizzes was first introduced several years ago and although it is still being improved and expanded, it is no longer considered to be in a beta development stage. New Quizzes also have […]
Teams is a Microsoft communication tool used at Goucher for virtual class meetings or other video conferencing sessions. Teams is included in your Goucher Office 365 account, so it is available to every student to use for free while they are taking classes. Installing the Teams Software Logging into Teams Pre-meeting Check: Confirm Your Settings and […]
Display Name By default, many of our systems are automatically populated with your legal name. If you wish to be addressed by a chosen name instead of a legal name in your regular Goucher work and communications, please follow the guidelines in the Registrar’s Name Change Policy. Some highlights from this policy include: Employees, including […]
Description: VPN, short for Virtual Private Network, is a secure connection from a computer to a private network (such as Goucher College) over the internet. A VPN connection allows users who are away from campus to access files or websites usually only available from computers set up in offices, classrooms, or labs in campus buildings. […]
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