Why use K-State Online for an intranet?

• K-State Online already has many features built into it that you would need for an intranet. To a name a few, restricted access, message boards, chat rooms, an online calendar, ability to upload files in their native format, etc.
• No web authoring or programming experience required.
• Templates are available to choose from.
• You can manage the content and access to the intranet yourself.
• It is free.
• Access information anytime and anywhere with one url. You no longer have to login to the network and search the endless folders and files for that one form or phone number. This will allow you to organize materials more efficiently.
• Build restricted workspaces for departments, teams/committees, search committees, etc.

What do I need to get started?

• A K-State Online account. Anyone can have a K-State online account. You don't have to be affiliated with the University to have an account.
• After an account has been created, contact the K-State Online helpdesk at 785-532-0198 to have your account bumped up to instructor-level access.

Is there any training for using K-State Online?

How do I give people access to the intranet?

Through the Roster which is available through the Utilities Suite in K-State Online.

What kind of files can I have on the intranet?

You can upload any file type to K-State Online. However, you may want to consider if end users will have the same type of program installed on their machines or if users will be downloading over a modem. If so, you may want to consider other means of making the file available such as publishing it as an html file.

 

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Contact Erin Matzen or Cathy Rodriguez for more details.
September 23, 2002