Become an Information Provider (IP) - Instructions

IPs are faculty and staff who are approved to update departmental web pages.

1. Apply online

Information Provider's Agreement/Application Submit the application online and it will be sent to your department head for approval. Once your department head approves your request, the form gets routed to the server admin. Once your approved form reaches the server admin, it takes 3-5 days to set up your new account.

Once your account has been set up, you will be notified of FrontPage and BSC template training opportunities via email. Or, you may sign up for training at Teaching and Technology

2. Read and Understand BSC Guidelines and Policies

Web Publishing Guidelines Intended audience: IPs.
World Wide Web Site Policy Policy for entire BSC community.

3. Install and Learn HTML Editing Software

Take a class from the Teaching Technology Center

4. Set Up Your Connection to the Testing Web Server:

Map to the T: Drive (pdf) When you submit your IP Agreement Form, you will be emailed information on how to set up a connection to your department's web site. You will need this department-specific information in order to map to the testing server.

FAQs

Do I need to fill out a new form in order to have access to multiple departments?

Yes. For each new department, you will need to fill out a new form and get it approved by a department head.

 

Can I have a student worker be an IP for my department?

No. All official IPs are employees of the college. You may use student workers to assist an employee with the web site, but the ultimate responsibility for the departmental web site falls to an official employee of the college, not a student.

 

Do I need to use FrontPage? Can I use Dreamweaver (or Crimson Editor, or Wordpad...)?

You do not need to use Frontpage. The college offers Frontpage free to students, faculty and staff as part of our software licensing agreement with Microsoft and the college also offers training in this application but use of this software is not mandatory. Be aware, if you use a non-supported software, and run into problems, the college may not be able to help you.