New Staff
Account Information
In order to get started, you will need to attend a new hire information session with Human Resources. This session includes information about getting started with various accounts that pertain to your role.
Parnassus
At your new hire session you will be provided with your username and a default password for Parnassus, the Human Resources and Financial Services system. The first thing you should do is log into Parnassus and change the default password to something that only you know. Parnassus is available through the myHome Quick Access menu.
Netpass Activation
Your Netpass username and password are used to access many systems and services at IC. This account is activated using your Parnassus username and the last 6 digits of your college ID. The Human Resource office provides you with this information at the new hire session.
myHome
myHome is a web portal that allows for easy access to college information and resources from any Web browser. With myHome, you can access Webmail, Blackboard, Intercom, Oracle Calendar and other services all with a single login. You’ll also have quick access to other services such as Parnassus and HomerConnect. In addition, you can add personal information to myHome, including photos, personal email accounts (ex: Gmail), news, weather, RSS feeds and more. myHome uses your Netpass username and password.
E-mail
Official e-mail communications from the college will only be sent to your IC e-mail address. It is important that you check this account regularly, or set mail forwarding to your preferred e-mail account. You can do this through myHome > Webmail > Options. E-mail is accessed with the Netpass username and password.
Novell
To access file and print resources on campus, you will need a Novell account. Typically, this account is created for you in advance and uses the Netpass username. Note: Though Novell uses the Netpass username, it does not use the same password unless you specifically set them to be the same. The default Novell password is the last 6 digits of your college ID number. You will be prompted to log into Novell when using any Windows workstation.
Oracle Calendar
Oracle Calendar is the calendering and scheduling software used at Ithaca College. Calendar allows faculty and staff to maintain personal agendas, schedule meetings with each other on an invitational basis, and schedule resources (such as meeting rooms). A Calendar account can be obtained by printing and completing the Individual Account Request form. Calendar uses the Netpass username and password. The Calendar Web interface is available through myHome.
Web Profile Manager
All staff and faculty have a Web Profile Manager (WPM) account. WPM is a content management system that allows for the easy creation of a web profile. WPM uses the Netpass username and password. WPM is available through the myHome Quick Access menu.
Novell Network
The Novell network provides storage space on the campus file servers and allows you access to the lab computers. Your Novell (Memphis) account is automatically activated is generally available within 24 hours. All new staff members have personal file space on the Memphis file server, usually designated as the “G: Drive” in My Computer on Windows computers. You can also access your Memphis personal files through the red "N" icon on the desktop. Departmental and shared space is available on Memphis, Pulsar or Nova. Talk to your supervisor about how to access shared space.
Printing
Unrestricted networked printing is generally available to all staff members.
Telephone and Voice Mail Service
All offices are equipped with phones that are managed by the college. Some staff members in shared spaces use a shared voice mail tree with an individual voice mail box. Check with your department for any special instructions for using voice mail.
Your College-owned Computer
You will have access to a college-owned computer. This computer is part of the Technology Renewal Program and will be replaced every three years. These computers come with a standard software "image". Support is provided through the ITS Helpdesk. You will need a Novell account to log into Windows computers on campus. The hardware and common software you need is provided through the Technology Renewal program.
