How does this new collaboration system relate to the @u.northwestern.edu system used by students?
Students and faculty can share calendar or other information by specifically sharing a calendar, event, or document with one another. Both systems have features that allow the sharing of information across toolsets, if the owner of the information chooses to do so. In addition, University faculty who use the Blackboard-based Course Management System (CMS) automatically receive an @u.northwestern.edu account (also known as a Bboogle account) to facilitate document sharing, and other collaboration within the Google Apps for Education service. Faculty who do not use the Blackboard-based CMS and who need to access documents shared by Northwestern students can request an @u.northwestern.edu account by contacting the NUIT Support Center at consultant@northwestern.edu or 847-491-HELP (4357). Be sure to include your NetID and primary school affiliation with the request.
