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This article explains the available Prairie View A&M University wireless networks (PV-STUDENT, PV-FACULTY/STAFF, PVAMU-Guest, and Eduroam), who should use them, and how to connect. It also includes troubleshooting guidance for Apple devices.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for faculty and staff on installing the Printer Logic Client and enabling the Printer Logic plugin in Google Chrome. Following these steps ensures your printer can be properly connected and managed within PVAMU’s secure network.

This article explains how PVAMU employees can request and connect to the university’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) using Cisco AnyConnect with Azure SSO authentication.

This article provides procedures for handling classroom and lab technology emergencies that prevent classes from starting or continuing. It outlines basic troubleshooting steps, escalation instructions, and contact information for immediate AV support, as well as guidelines for requesting additional equipment in advance.

Zoom’s web-based conferencing uses high-quality video and audio and is accessible on MacOS, Windows, iOS and Android mobile devices. Additionally, Zoom can be used with conventional phone lines for audio conferencing. Finally, this online platform can also connect to existing Smart Labs that contain Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, and similar devices.

Record destruction refers to the removal of the record from whatever storage system that you use only after the expiration of the state mandated retention period. There are multiple methods of destruction and for paper records, shredding is the recommended method. For electronic records being stored in a document management system, there is a built in methodology that removes the record and ensures that it cannot be reconstructed.

Any written, photographic, or other recorded information created or received by or on behalf of a System member that documents activities in the conduct of the state business or use of public resources (Texas Government Code §441.180). E-mails received on office computers fall under this definition of State Record. Therefore they should be treated as such regardless of the nature of the e-mail content. Examples of records include:

This article provides an overview of the policies, training, and resources available to support records management at PVAMU. It includes official regulations, state laws, training opportunities, and university-specific guides to help faculty, staff, and students manage information securely and in compliance with state and system requirements.

Applying for and receiving financial aid should be a smooth process! However, sometimes that process may be halted by those little red flags on your account that signifies “unsatisfied requirements”.  Have you ever had to ask, “Did you receive the documents I faxed?” Are you tired of the long commutes, the waiting, the unknown status, and other key concerns regarding your documents?

Messages that Mimecast identifies as clear, undeniable spam (like those attempting to maliciously spoof a PVAMU email address or that contain known, malicious links) will drop before delivery. Solicitations, unwanted listserves, and other types of content are held by Mimecast, and users receive an email every day at 8 am, 12 pm and 4 pm with options to release emails they don’t consider spam.

The Banner Document Management system holds all documents pertaining to a student’s record. This system is maintained by the various owners of information in Banner.

This article outlines the importance of cybersecurity awareness at Prairie View A&M University and provides practical steps to help students, faculty, and staff safeguard their digital identities. Topics include recognizing phishing attempts, securing passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and reporting suspicious activity.

Microsoft Teams is the ultimate messaging app for your organization workspace for real-time collaboration and communication, meetings, file and app sharing, and even the occasional emoji! All in one place, all in the open, all accessible to everyone.

Approved PC and Mac standards for 2024–2025. Includes supported models, system requirements, and instructions for requesting quotes. Faculty and staff must follow these standards for university-issued devices.

Phishing emails are emails designed get you to compromise your account by a cybercriminal by requesting you to not only to provide your user name, password or other sensitive data, but can also be used as a way to compromise your system. The emails attack can appear to come from external companies or from internal sources with a company email. They often have a sense of urgency or can make promises such as giving a raise, a promotion etc.