Reset Your LSC Password

Save time. Reset your password online.

Go to the Password Reset Tool >>

Important Info for Faculty & Staff When Working Off-Site!
When resetting your password on an LSC-owned computer while off-campus, do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del. Instead, use the "Reset Password" link on the myLoneStar log-in page or Enterprise Connect (for Mac users). For detailed instructions, go to Resetting Your LSC Password (For Faculty & Staff Resetting While Off-Campus).

Set Up or Change Your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Options

Two are better than one! Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is a security measure that requires anyone using a Lone Star College service such as LSC email, Microsoft 365, Webex, or Zoom while not already connected to the network to prove their identity using a two step verification process.

NOTE: Verification will be required every 90 days per device, wi-fi, browser, and service. If any of those changes, you may be prompted to verify again before 90 days.

 Using a computer, go to LoneStar.edu/mfa-setup to register your account and choose your preferred verification options. >>

• Setting Up MFA for Verification via Text Message
  NOTE: Employees, if you use VPN to connect to the network when off-site, it is recommended that you do not choose text as your default verification option.
• Setting Up MFA for Verification via Phone Call
• Setting Up MFA for Verification via Microsoft Authenticator App
• Setting Up MFA for Verification via Alternate Authenticator App (e.g. Duo)
  NOTE: If you are already using Duo or another authenticator app for another institution, you can add your Lone Star College account to your existing authenticator app.
• Updating Your MFA Authentication Settings

To read more about MFA, review all of the step-by-step setup instructions, and review the FAQs, go to Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on Your LSC Account.

En Español: Configurar la Autenticación Multi-Factor (MFA) en tu Cuenta de LSC

Get Help Using myLoneStar

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get the latest videos to help you navigate and complete tasks in myLoneStar and other iStar applications.

Go to the myLoneStar Training Channel

Access LSC Email

Remember: All official communication from Lone Star College is sent through email including emergency information, school closure information and notifications.

Faculty and staff should access their email by logging into myLoneStar. Log into myLoneStar (my.lonestar.edu) and select the Employee Email tile.This will re-direct to your LSC Microsoft 365 account. Sign in using your LSC password.

Log into myLoneStar >>

NOTE: Faculty, Staff, and Retirees can also access their LSC email through Microsoft 365 or Outlook.com. Sign in using your LSC email address and password.

• Accessing Your Lone Star College Email
• Setting Up Email on a Mobile Device
• Accessing a Shared Mailbox Using LSC Employee Webmail

Make Calls and Access LSC Voicemail

While away from campus, make phone calls from your LSC office number using Jabber, and access your voicemail online.

Follow the links below for information to help get started:

• Installing Cisco Jabber on a PC (LSC-Issued Computer)
• Installing Cisco Jabber on a PC (Personal Computer)
• Installing Cisco Jabber on a Mac
• Making a Phone Call from Your Computer Using Cisco Jabber
• Making and Answering a Call Using Cisco Jabber
• Using Lone Star College Voicemail, Including How to Access Messages & Settings Online

Get Software

Microsoft 365 and OneDrive
Every Lone Star College Faculty & Staff member is allocated a Microsoft 365 account and 1 TB of OneDrive storage to use on-the-go. With Microsoft 365 on your personal device(s), you will have access to the latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more!

Share and co-edit your work using Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote in real time—anywhere, any time, on any device. Log into myLoneStar and select the Employee Email tile to get started, or go to microsoft365.com and log in with your LSC email address and password.

Log into Microsft Office 365 >>

Need help using Microsoft 365? Go to the Microsoft 365 Training site, Office Quick Starts or Microsoft 365 Help & Learning for videos and training.

For installation instructions, go to Accessing, Downloading, and Installing Microsoft 365.

NOTE: Every LSC-owned computer is pre-loaded with Microsoft Office. These instructions describe how to install Office on your personal computer and/or device(s).

Other Software

There is a variety of software available that can be used at home. Go to Software Available for Faculty & Staff for the list and download links.

Find out what software is available in LSC classrooms and computer labs. Go to Software Available in LSC Classrooms and Computer Labs.

Prohibited Technologies

As of January 2023, Lone Star College has drafted and put into affect the Lone Star College Prohibited Technologies Security Policy in response to a December 2022 directive from Governor Greg Abbott that all state agencies, including Lone Star College, ban the video-sharing application TikTok from all state-owned and state-issued devices and networks due to concerns over the Chinese government’s ability to harvest potentially sensitive information (https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/State_Agencies_Letter_1.pdf). This policy includes a list of software, applications (including TikTok), and hardware products identified as being security concerns that will be removed and/or blocked on all LSC-owned devices. The up-to-date list of prohibited technologies is published at https://dir.texas.gov/information-security/prohibited-technologies.

Store and Share Files with Your LSC OneDrive

Upload documents to work on anywhere, share with others, or work on simultaneously with others using Microsoft OneDrive.

To access your OneDrive account, log into your Microsoft 365 account, or use the "Go to My Storage (OneDrive)" quicklink in myLoneStar, to get started.

Log into Microsoft 365 (microsoft365.com) >>

Follow the links below for information to help get started:

• What's the Difference? Use this helpful handout to learn more about the online resources and tools available to LSC faculty and staff for meetings, collaboration, and everything across Lone Star College.
• LinkedIn Learning: OneDrive for Business Essential Training
• Microsoft Resources
  • Microsoft 365 Training site
  • Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive Cloud Storage
  • Share OneDrive Files and Folders with Others, Sending a Link Using Email
  • Back up Your Documents, Pictures, and Desktop Files/Folders with OneDrive
  • Video: Get Started With OneDrive
  • Video: Set Up Your Android Device
  • Video: Set Up Your Apple Device
  • Video: Use the OneDrive Mobile App
  • Video: Turn on OneDrive Backup
  • Video: Upload Files and Folders
  • Video: Create Files and Folders
  • Video: Share Files and Folders

Store and Share Team/Department Files on the LSC Employee Intranet

Use the LSC Employee Intranet (also known by the application behind it, SharePoint) to store team or department files, or work on simultaneously with others. Storing files on the intranet rather than a department share drives allows you and your team to felixibility to access the files at any time, from anywhere, and on any device without having to connect through the VPN.

To access the LSC Employee Intranet, go to https://intranet.lonestar.edu and log in with your LSC username and password.

Log into LSC Employee Intranet >>

Follow the link below for information to get started:

• SharePoint Quick Reference Guide for the LSC Employee Intranet
• Adding a Shortcut from the LSC Employee Intranet to Your LSC OneDrive
• Microsoft 365 Training site for help, video tutorials, and templates
• What's the Difference? Use this helpful handout to learn more about the online resources and tools available to LSC faculty and staff for meetings, collaboration, and everything across Lone Star College.

Get Data for Planning and Decision-Making

The Office of Analytics and Institutional Research (AIR) is the arm of OTS that serves as a trusted partner providing data and analytical expertise to support planning and decision-making.

Do you need data or a report? What about a dashboard or research study? Use these forms in the LSC Service Center to submit your request for assistance.

Get access to the AIR dashboard reports, request a new Power BI license, or report an access issue here.

Hold Small-Medium Group Online Meetings with Webex or LSC Zoom

Webex

Use Webex at to stay connected to colleagues and students continuously with videoconferencing, group messaging, instant messaging, file sharing and more.

• For meetings of fewer than 20 participants, we recommend using your Webex Personal Room. Select the Calendar icon in the left-side toolbar and choose Start a Personal Room Meeting.
• To host scheduled meetings of up to 1,000 participants, select the Calendar icon in the left-side toolbar and choose Schedule a Meeting.
• To host an impromptu meeting of the people in a Webex space (up to 100 participants), right-click the space from your space list and choose Start a Meeting. 

Log into Webex (web.webex.com) >>

Follow the links below for information to help get started:

• Installing and Working in Webex
• Getting Started with the Webex App
• Webex Quick Start Guide
• Webex Spaces and Teams
• Webex Essentials
• Faculty and Student Webex Essentials
• Collaborating and Sharing Using Webex Breakout Sessions
• Webex Transition to Virtual Learning Resource Center
• Cisco Webex Board Quick Reference Guide
• Cisco Webex Board User Guide
• What's the Difference? Use this helpful handout to learn more about the online resources and tools available to LSC faculty and staff for meetings, collaboration, and everything across Lone Star College.

LSC Zoom

In addition to Webex, LSC Zoom is available as another video conferencing option to meet online with colleagues and students.

Log into LSC Zoom (Lonestar-EDU.Zoom.US) >>

Follow the links below for information to help get started:

• Getting Started with LSC Zoom
• Best Practices for Hosting a Public Zoom Meeting
• Getting Started Guide for New Users
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Top 20 Zoom Resources
• Zoom YouTube Channel
• What's the Difference? Use this helpful handout to learn more about the online resources and tools available to LSC faculty and staff for meetings, collaboration, and everything across Lone Star College.

 

Hold Large Group Online Meetings, Classes with Webex Webinars

Formerly known as Webex Events, schedule a Webex Webinar at lonestar.webex.com to meet online (50 or more people) with colleagues and students, share presentations, and hold video conferences. Follow the links below for information to help get started:

• Scheduling and Starting a Webex Webinar for Faculty & Staff
• Webex Webinar Use Cases
• Get Started with Webex Webinar
• Collaborating and Sharing Using Webex Breakout Sessions

Already have an event scheduled? Check out these documents for more details:

• Webex Webinar Best Practices
• Webex Webinar Adoption Toolkit

Deliver Hands-On Training, Tests, Breakout Sessions with Webex Training

Use Webex Training at lonestar.webex.com to deliver live, interactive sessions to students anywhere, and keep them engaged with hands-on training, tests, and breakout sessions to enhance their learning. Follow the links below for information to help get started:

• Webex Training Adoption Toolkit - Benefits, Use Cases, Getting Started, & Best Practices
• Getting Started with Webex Training Center
• Video: Up and Running with Webex Training Center

 

Be Cyber Smart, Stay Cyber Aware - Report "Phishy" Emails

Watch out for phishing scam emails. Even if an email looks like it may be from a co-worker, supervisor, student, or even the IT Service Desk.

Received a suspicious email? Don’t click anything or reply. Report it!
Click the "Report Phishing" button in Outlook or Webmail, complete the "Report a Phishing/Scam/Spam Email" form in LSC Service Center, call the IT Service Desk at 281.318.HELP (4357) or toll-free 866.614.5014.

Report Phishing >>

Be wary of any email containing links and/or attachments. We will NEVER ask for your password or email you a link to update your account. Find Out More About Cyber Security Awareness
 

Wi-Fi and Computer Resources for Teaching Remotely

Check out the External Resources page for a list of resources for wireless service by a variety of local providers as well as a few deals we have found for a low cost computer.

What's the Difference? Use this helpful handout to learn more about the online resources and tools available to LSC faculty and staff for meetings, collaboration, and everything across Lone Star College.

Connect to the LSC VPN and Access Share Drives

Connect to the LSC VPN to access files on LSC share drives. Go to Configuring a VPN (virtual private network) Connection to the LSC Internal Network to get started.

Tip! Skip VPN - store your files in OneDrive or on SharePoint (in the Employee Intranet or Microsoft Teams) to avoid needing to use a VPN connection.

Get Training

Looking for training on applications such as Webex, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams?

We highly recommend the fantastic (and free!) video tutorials available on these sites to help you get familiar with some of the most-used applications across the college:

• LinkedIn Learning – Windows 11, Webex, Zoom, and more! (sign in with your LSC email address)
• Microsoft 365 Training – Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and more!

We also have a robust library of helpful how-to articles available to faculty, staff, and students in the LSC Service Center within ServiceNow (LoneStar.edu/Service Center-Knowledge). Our “how-to” library has a variety of job aids to help you with LSC-specific functions such as setting up your LSC email on your mobile device or connecting to the LoneStar Wi-Fi.

Do you need iStar, Onbase, or AIR training? We’ve got you covered! Training is available via live webinars, video-on-demand, as well as some in-person training sessions.

Visit the LSC iStar Knowledge Center in UPK to access a repository of OnDemand training videos designed to further expand LSC employees' knowledge of the iStar system. To see what live webinars and face-to-face classes are currently being offered that cover iStar, OnBase, and AIR tools and resources, visit MyWorkshops.

Professional Development Resources from Organizational Development

Organizational Development has partnered with their colleagues at each college and System Office, to share a variety of timely learning opportunities. During this time of uncertainty, learning and professional development continue to play a critical role as we take on the new challenges of this transition.

Our faculty and staff continue to find ways to support our students, and their mission is to support you in that effort. Check out all Lone Star College Resources at One Stop for Resources and Training.

Retiring? Claim Your LSC Retiree Account Upon Retirement

If you retire starting August 1, 2023, your LSC employee email account will be disabled when you leave Lone Star College. Instead, an LSC Retiree email account will be set up for you. For details and instructions, go to LoneStar.edu/RetireeEmail.

About OTS

Who are we? The Office of Technology Services (OTS)

What do we do? The Office of Technology Services (OTS) serves the information technology (IT) needs of Lone Star College in addition to serving as a trusted partner providing data and analytical expertise to support planning and decision-making.

Find Out More About the Office of Technology Services (OTS) Team

Meet Our Friendly Little Pal, OTiS!

OTiS personifies our OTS team members. Each one of us puts the “i” in OTiS. We’re speedy, agile, and always looking for ways to help. This little dog personifies our willingness, our readiness, our friendliness…. Plus, you just have to smile when you see him.

We’re here to help, and we’re happy to help. We’re all LSC employees, just like you, and we’re ready and at your disposal, jumping at your heels to help you – just like our little pal, OTiS.

We Want Your Feedback

Faculty & Staff, you could win an OTiS! When your IT Service Desk ticket is closed, be sure to fill out a customer satisfaction survey to tell us how we did. Your name will go into our monthly drawing for your very own plush OTiS. Don't miss out on your chance to win. He's a cutie!

OTiS Tweets

Follow our friendly little helper, OTiS, on Twitter @LSCots. Check out the helpful info, tech fun, and more that OTiS tweets to his followers. Visit LSCots on Twitter.

OTS on Flikr

What's OTS been up to? Follow us on Flikr @LSCots to see photos of our events, community service activities, monthly OTiS drawing winners, and more. Visit LSCots on Flikr.