myUSI Frequently Asked Questions

How can I print PowerPoint Presentations or Word Documents from Blackboard?

Aug 8th

Many students try to print PowerPoint slides  or Word documents from inside Blackboard.  Doing so may be causing problems depending how the web browser they are using is configured.

They may need to save the PowerPoint presentation OUTSIDE of Blackboard
before sending it to print:

  1. Open the Blackboard course and find the PowerPoint presentation or Word document to be printed.
  2. Right click on the title of the PowerPoint presentation or Word document.
  3. Select SAVE and save the presentation or document to the desktop.
  4. Minimize Blackboard.
  5. Open the presentation or documentfrom the desktop.
  6. Select FILE, and then PRINT from the top menu.
  7. A print window will open.
  8. For presentations, about two thirds of the way down the print window, find Print what:
    1. Open the drop-down list directly below that and select Handouts.
    2. To the right of that, select the number of slides per page.
  9. Then click OK. This will send your project to the printer.

How do I see my class list?

Mar 11th

The instructions below assume you have just signed on to myUSI. However, if you are already on one of the pages listed below, skip ahead to that line of the instructions:

  1. Click on the Self Service tab at the top of the page
  2. Click on Faculty Services
  3. From Select Term page, choose Term and click Select
  4. From the General Services menu, click Faculty Services link (the one between Select Term and Advisor Services)
  5. On Faculty Services - Select Course page, choose the course you wish to look at and then click on Select
  6. On the Faculty Services page, click on Class List
  7. On Class List page, your class list will appear if you have students enrolled in the course. If you have more than 20 students, use the Records: 1-20 21-40 links to toggle between students. Only 20 will appear on a page.
  8. Under Student Name, click on the drop down arrow to view your students local address, phone number and usieagles.org email address. Remember that this reflects the current status of the Student Information System (SIS), so if the Registrar’s Office updates the students local address, it will be reflected on your class list.

What causes a “Warning - External Account Password undefined” error when accessing email?

Mar 11th

MyUSI is telling you to initialize your Exchange account or that your password has changed on your Exchange account since the last time you accessed myUSI. To address this error, click on the e-mail icon on the upper right of the page.

An Enter Password pop up window will appear.

Enter your password for your Exchange account and click OK.

The next time you click on the email icon, your Outlook Exchange inbox folder should appear.

What functions are available to faculty in myUSI?

Mar 11th

Here is a site map for the Faculty Services:

  • Select term
    • Faculty Services
      • Select a course (from your own courses)
        • Faculty Schedule (all your courses)
        • Class List (info by student- major, etc)
        • Registration (future enhancement)
        • Midterm Grading (coming soon)
        • Grade Courses (coming soon)
  • Advisor Services
    • Select a student
      • Student Schedule
      • Credit Override (maximum credit hours allowed per student)
      • Institutional Transcript (coming 1st quarter of 2002)
      • Transfer Evaluation (credits from other schools)
      • Degree Audit (courses taken \& degree requirements)
      • Student Addresses

Why are some features duplicated under myUSI and Blackboard?

Mar 11th

MyUSI is USI’s portal which allows access to multiple products with one easy login.

Blackboard is classified as course management software or courseware.

Both share a few similar features such as chat, announcements, calendar.

The course resources found under myUSI are basic tools delivered with the product, but myUSI is not courseware. If you have already created a Blackboard site for your course, you may choose to add a link for this site under the Course Homepage in myUSI.

If you have not already designed anything for your course under Blackboard and need only basic chat, message board, e-mail, and a way to add links for your course, you may choose to use the Course Resources under myUSI.

Why does my course show multiple times in the drop down box on Web for Faculty?

Mar 11th

If you look closely, the section numbers should be different. In other words, the course title might be the same as well as the course number, but the course section will be different. You are teaching more than one occurrence of this course.

Why do I get an “error” message on some functions like Midterm Grading?

Mar 11th

Some functions are only available during certain periods. The Registrar’s Office will control what time periods certain functions are allowed.

How do I make myUSI my homepage?

Mar 11th

Here are instructions for making the myUSI login page your homepage on various web browsers.

Important 1098T Tax Information!

Mar 11th

On January 29th you will be mailed a 1098T form from USI, which can be used to calculate possible income tax credits. These forms will contain zero dollar amounts in all boxes. Federal regulations do not require that the University provide financial data on your 1098T form. We understand that to complete your tax return you will need financial data.

In order to aid you in calculating what your deduction may be, we have placed all necessary information on myUSI (http://www.usieagles.org). Due to privacy regulations, we are unable to provide this information over the phone or by fax. By signing onto myUSI, you are identifying yourself by using your confidential username and password and are therefore able to obtain your information. Please see the additional 1098T related FAQs that follow this for detailed information on how to find dollar amounts.

If you do not have your myUSI username, you may obtain the same by following the steps listed on the myUSI website. If you have misplaced your password, please contact us at (812)461-5296.

What are my myUSI Username and Password?

Mar 11th

Your Username is a Person Id assigned to you by USI. To determine what your Person Id is, go to: https://www.usi.edu/webservices/lookup/. Your Password is initially a randomly generated 6-digit number assigned to by USI, but may be different if you changed it at any time. Newly admitted students receive this in a letter from the Admissions Office. If you cannot recall what your Password is, go to the USI Computer Center office (in the lower level of the Orr Building) with your picture ID and they will be able to assist you.

More Information:

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