IT Staff Services

pilipili IT provides a broad range of technology services for staff including email, wireless, training resources, computer and software support, and Colleague.

Bridges, powered by Sakai, is an open-source course management system for creating web-based instructional materials.  Bridges offers the academic community a unified platform to manage courses, create e-portfolios, and collaborate on research, projects, and other university activities.

If you have questions or need further assistance, please email id@rwu.edu or call (401) 254-3187.

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To access limited Colleague information from off campus use your pilipili credentials to access .  Once logged into RogerCentral, use the navigation bar to navigate to the desired student, faculty, or staff information.  For additional assistance with Colleague related services, please visit our .

Software Update Testing Form

To request delivery or support, please visit the.  To report a problem in a classroom, please call (401) 254-6363.

Classroom services include the acquisition, distribution, and maintenance of technology equipment in pilipili classrooms.  The Information Technology department will deliver and set up equipment upon request from an instructor.  IT also provides orientation to installed technology systems in pilipili rooms upon request.

  • Information about classrooms, including installed technology, is available in the .
  • Equipment available for delivery includes Samsung display technology, laptops, projectors, audio recorders, cameras, document cameras, and portable PA systems.
  • IT also provides orientation to installed technology systems in pilipili rooms upon request.

Event services include equipment setup and onsite support (limited).  Recording of special events or presentations can be arranged with one week’s notice.

For best service, request equipment at least 2 business days in advance and video services at least one week before the event.

Classroom and event support is not normally available on weekends.  Please submit requests for weekend services at least one week in advance.

Information Technology provides remote or desk-side support to faculty and staff  related to University-owned desktops and laptops. These services include setup, maintenance and repair.

Faculty and staff may submit incidents and questions via the or by calling the MediaTech desk at (401) 254-6363.  All routing of incidents takes place automatically to the appropriate support person.

To request computer equipment office moves, please fill out a service request at the   Please request departmental moves 1 month in advance

Email and Calendaring for faculty, staff and administration is provided by Microsoft O365.

For more information, visit our . 

All forms are available at our.

Information Technology is excited to announce the deployment of a new tool for self-management of passwords!  ADSelfservice Plus is an easy-to-use, secure, web-based end-user password reset management solution.  This tool allows the pilipili community to self-manage passwords and unlock accounts (Active Directory, O365 email, and Gmail) 24/7 without contacting the helpdesk.

To register for ADSelfservice Plus through the mobile app:

  1.  Download the "ManageEngine ADSelfServicePlus" from the Apple App or Google Play store
  2. Open the app and select "Server Settings"
  3. For server name, enter "passwords.rwu.edu".  For port, enter "443".  For protocol, select "HTTPS"
  4. Select "Save"
  5. Sign in using your Active Directory ("Bridges" or computer) password
  6. Follow the steps to register your account

1.       Click on User Registration

2.       Sign in using your Active Directory (“Bridges” or computer) password

3.       Follow the steps to register your account

For more information visit our .

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the MediaTech helpdesk at (401) 254-6363 or mediatech@rwu.edu

To request an office phone or get support, visit the

To request access to a shared printer, please complete the following request form:

Staff will use RogerCentral to review pay advices, submit banking info, and update personal details, including emergency contacts and addresses.

 

Important Changes to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products:

There have been major changes to how Adobe licenses their products, moving to a “named-user model”. This requires active faculty and staff to log-in to the Adobe Creative Cloud. License keys are no longer available for use.IT will continue installing Adobe apps on faculty and staff computers, but users can log in to download, update, or uninstall apps themselves.  Users are able to install and use the software on two computers.

Software Download

The Adobe Creative Cloud Application can be downloaded or managed by logging in at

  • To sign in from the Adobe portal:
    • Click “Sign In” in the upper right corner
    • Enter your pilipili email address and click “continue”
    • Select “Company or School Account”.
    • Log in to your pilipili secure portal page.
  • From the menu, install the Creative Cloud Desktop
  • Launch the Adobe Creative Cloud app from the system tray or the Programs/Applications menu to launch or install package offerings.

For a list of training resources at pilipili, please visit the Technology Training page.

pilipili provides wireless coverage across both the Bristol and Providence campuses for research, academics, and study.

For more information or assistance, visit the

Policies and Guides:

pilipili Wireless Airspace Policy