Software and Applications currently in use by Duquesne University
... for STUDENTS
(staff and faculty applications are listed below)
FREE Software
Box: Secure cloud storage and collaboration solution
EndNote: Software tool used to manage bibliographies and references when writing articles and essays
Gartner: Research tool for information technology analysis. (In DORI, under Campus Resources, click Gartner.com - IT Research)
JMP: Statistical software package developed to explore data visually
Qualtrics: Web-based survey tool used to conduct survey research, evalutaions and other data collection activities.
SAS: Statistical software
SPSS: Statistical software for alanyzing data and running statistical tests
Zoom: A web conferencing solution for collaborating outside the classroom including digital office hours, video calls and remote meetings.
Academic Applications
APA Style Central: Cloud-based learning, writing, research, and publishing solution developed for academic institutions
Blackboard: Web based course management system. Available through DORI.
Blackboard: Mobile app for student access to Blackboard
Exam Soft: Secure, comprehensive testing site. Available through Exam Soft portal with active login.
Nearpod: Mobile app for classroom participation and audience response surveys and assessment. Or Visit the Help Tab within Blackboard, then select the Communication Tools subtab
Print Manager: On campus wireless printing
Respondus Lockdown Browser: Browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard (available for PC, Mac, and iPad)
SES: Student Evalution Survey of faculty performance. Available in Blackboard and via email link from DUQ Survey (bbsurvey@duq.edu).
Starfish: On-line appointment scheduler and student retention system for faculty, advisors, student support staff and students. Available through DORI.
VoiceThread: Mobile app for a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in various ways. Or visit the Help Tab within Blackboard, then select Student subtab.
Services Apps
Big Interview: On-line interviewing platform to prepare for interviews
Campus Link: Web-based depository of campus events, orgranizations and news articles for students
Candid Career: Resource on interviewing and job search skills
Career Shift: Up to date job boards and company postings
CORQ: Mobile app for campus events and student group information
Food U (Parkhurst): Mobile app for Parkhurst food service info: Find campus dining spots, menus, hours of operation
Handshake: Online job board and event management system
Imaging Pittsburgh: Resource that provides local career opportunities
Internships.com: Resource for internship opportunities
My College Bookstore (Barnes & Noble): Mobile app for ordering books and checking book rental status
PNC Bank Virtual Wallet: Mobile app for banking
Teamwork Online: Resource of job and internship listings in sports organizations and many career fileds. When completing your profile, indicate "sport" in your major to utilize the system (i.e. sport-accounting).
Zipcar: Mobile app for finding, booking and unlocking a rental car
Administrative Applications
Banner: Comprehensive resource system that contains information on courses, students, faculty, staff and alumni. Includes information on financial aid, finance, and human resources. Available through DORI.
Duquesne U: Mobile app for viewing class schedules, grades, DU news, and social media
eAccounts: Mobile app for meal plan, FLEX, Plus and DU dollars balances
Communications
DORI: Duquesne on-line information portal
DU Daily: Internal communication for university events and notices
DU Times: Internal publication of noteworthy univeristy news
Emergency Alert Notifications: Emergency text alert system. Configured through Multipass.
... for FACULTY and STAFF
FREE Software
see Free software listing above
Academic Applications
Blackboard: Web based course management system. Available through DORI.
Camtasia: Software suite for creating video tutorials and presentations via screencast or direcct recording plug-in to PowerPoint. Contact Educational Technology, 412-396-5625.
Easy Interactive Tools: Free software for writeable monitors that enables navigation, annotation and interaction with computer content. Available on classroom desktop computers.
My Mediasite: Desktop recording software. Available in Blackboard, under Blackboard Help - Communication Tools subtab.
Nearpod: Presentation and assessment tool for interactive classroom activities. Available in Blackboard, under Blackboard Help - Communication Tools subtab.
Respondus Lockdown Browser: Browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard (available for PC, Mac, and iPad)
Starfish: On-line appointment scheduler and early intervention system for academic advisors. Available in Blackboard.
VoiceThread: A a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in various ways. Visit the Help Tab within Blackboard, then select the Communication Tools.
Service Apps
Dell SonicWall VPN Client: Remote user secure access to Duquesne network. Click Start Menu, type Software Center.
Interfolio Dossier: On-line depository for scholarly organization
Interfolio Faculty Search: On-line hiring process
Interfolio Letters: Place to submit requested letters of recommendations from colleagues
Interfolio Review, Tenure and Promotion: On-line tools for addressing the full scope of promotion and tenure
Lytle EAP: Employee Assistance Program
My Lead: Duquesne's professional development and training site
Sedona: Self service research database for faulty to maintain their scholarship activity. In DORI, under Academic Affairs.
Administrative Applications
25 Live: Event scheduling and space management system
Banner: Comprehensive ERP system that contains information on courses, students, faculty, staff and alumni and includes information on financial aid, finance, and human resources. Available in DORI.
Chrome River: Pcard and business expense management system. In DORI, under Home Tab.
Cornerstone: Web-based staff performance review system. In DORI, under the Employee - Staff Performance Management tabs.
Famis: Facilities Management work order system
Footprints: Ticketing SAS for CTS Help Desk, fiscal transfers, SPA submissions.
Ingeniux: Webpage design/management software
OCTAVE: Database of university classrooms including 360 degree photos and AV equipment
Unimarket: On-line procurement processing system. In DORI, under Home Tab.
Weave Online: Web-based assessment software for tracking student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness. In DORI, under Academic Affairs.
Communications
DORI: Duquesne on-line information portal
DU Daily: Internal communication for university events and notices
DU Times: Internal publication of noteworthy univeristy news
Emergency Alert Notifications: Emergency text alert system. Configured through Multipass.