Inside American River College
Students and employees use their Los Rios ID and password to log into multiple services, including Canvas, eServices, Los Rios Gmail, PeopleSoft, and instructional lab computers.
Password and Security Questions
Go To Password Management
MFA/DUO Authentication
Los Rios utilizes Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to safeguard information systems and the confidential data stored on those systems. The following link will provide answers to common questions and instructions to help you enroll and configure MFA.
MFA/DUO Authentication
Software and Services
PeopleSoft Access
Access to PeopleSoft is managed through DO.
The ARC IT Department is not directly involved in providing access to PeopleSoft.
Access to PeopleSoft can be started by submitting a request through the Security Access Request System (SAS).
Note: The form is only available on campus or through a GP session.
Choose New Request under Security Access Request System (SAS) section.
Fill out the form and choose the type of access you need.
Make a Security Access Request
Canvas
Canvas support is managed locally by the ITC Coordinators.
Accessible by:
Or by contacting the 24 hour 7 day per week canvas support team available through the HELP button on your Canvas navigation menu.
ARC IT Department does not provide Canvas support.
Camtasia / Snagit
Camtasia and Snagit software licensing is managed by the ITC Coordinators.
For a license, you can contact by:
You can also find more information about Camtasia and Snagit here: https://itc.arc.losrios.edu/camtasia-and-snagit/
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A virtual private network (VPN) is a service that makes your internet connection more secure. The GlobalProtect solution is an application that is installed on a computer in order to allow users to securely access college/district computers and/or networks via the internet.
Note: Installing GlobalProtect does not provide you with VPN remote access. To obtain VPN access, an administrator (supervisor, dean, or other administrator) must enter a request using the Remote Access Request (VPN) tile in Service Central.
Tutorials Services Not Accessed through VPNThe following services do not require access through VPN, as they are available via standard internet access:
Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook/email
Skype for Business
Canvas
Google apps
Zoom
Streaming videos
SARS
Fax
Services Accessed through VPNThe following services should be accessed through VPN:
Shared network drives
Peoplesoft
Onbase
Files that are saved on your work computer including desktop files
Medicat
Crystal Reports
To provide optimal performance for all VPN users, please disconnect your VPN session when not using VPN.
Use the Skype for Business application directly from your current workstation (not the VPN window) to prevent audio/microphone issues.
EMAIL - NEW USER ACCOUNTS
Employee accounts are created automatically once paperwork has been processed through Human Resources. Email accounts for Faculty, Permanent/Temporary Classified employees and Student employees will automatically be created as their paperwork is processed through HR.
GUIDELINES FOR SENDING HIGH-RISK DATA
To conform with Los Rios regulations 8871, the guidelines for sending High Risk Data via Email/Fax are provided below.
Select To View Regulations PDF
HOW TO REPORT EMAIL PHISH ALERT - NEW PHISH ALERT TOOL
To help make reporting suspected phishing emails to IT easy, a new Microsoft Outlook plug-in for computers on campus, Phish Alert, has been made available to Los Rios employees.
WHEN DO I USE PHISH ALERT?
Click the Phish Alert Button whenever you receive a suspected phishing email.
Upon clicking the Phish Alert Button a prompt will ask if you want to report the email as a phishing email. Click on “Phish Alert” to report the message. The email will then be deleted from your inbox and forwarded to our IT Security Team for analysis.
By using the Phish Alert Button, you will help keep our organization safe and defend against cyber-attacks.
WHERE DO I FIND PHISH ALERT?
The location of the Phish Alert Button varies depending on the version of Outlook you’re using:
If the Phish Alert Button is not visible, please close and reopen Outlook.
Zoom
The district office manages all Zoom requests and troubleshooting. Zoom access is not automatic – you must request access through Service Central.
As soon as you have access to Zoom, you can log in to Zoom online.