May, 2013 Freshers’ Orientation

Introduction Congratulate ALL for choosing the University of Nairobi Premier institution and the undisputed leader in academic circles in Kenya and the region Welcome and wish to make your stay as pleasant as possible

Introduction Vision: A dynamic world-class ICT Centre powering creativity and innovation in the University Mandate - The Centre serves entire University fraternity including both staff and students Motto: ICT is a lifestyle for all Revolution in how we live, learn and conduct business - internet, and social media (FB, Twitter, blog sites) Have to be technology savvy and not an option

Our Services Network Infrastructure and Communication Internet, and Information Security User Support - connectivity in labs, problems of access, OICs available for support Maintenance - Service and repair of IT equipment MIS - support university admin functions, Website, Online room booking, SMIS Training & Consultancy

Student Services SMIS portal - UoN Home page. URL. Allows students to register for courses, Check Fee Statements, Timetables, Examination Results, Room booking, make enquiries, request for student ID, course registration - Login to UoN website, click on student link, give reg no and ID no and will be given your address and password which you will need to change on first use UoN Wi-Fi account; e-learning system (wiki, learning.uonbi.ac.ke) Policy - familiarize with ICT policy on use of our services which is available on ICT website:

ICT Policy Password: do not share your password with anyone as you take responsibility for use or misuse of the password No pornography, access to unauthorized sites, minimize download of unnecessary video Hacking is strictly prohibited Be responsible on use of ICT services Hotspots– connected main campus, CHS, CBPS, CEES, KSC, SoB

Promotions Available especially for Computer Science and Engineering students Take advantage of Microsoft, Google and other vendors who are sponsoring competitions, exchange programmes and exhibitions. For example the Google Ambassador programme and Microsoft campus competition projects that are very popular in the region

Parting shot One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men but no machine can do the work of one extra-ordinary man Wish you a pleasant stay and success in all your endeavors Thank you