==Description==
If you The Academic Technology Center developed as a resource to provide faculty development, consultation, and collaborative partnerships to support the use of technology in teaching and research initiatives at MCLA.<br><br>In alignment with the College's commitment to prepare students to become active, contributing members of their communities and leaders in their chosen professions, the Academic Technology Center strives to develop an understanding of the individual needs of faculty and their students. The ATC supports faculty as they explore and apply technology as a fundamental set of tools in the academic environment.<br><br>The ATC works to build active partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and others interested in the integration of technology and academic work. Recognizing that academic applications are using Mac OSnot separable from the larger technological infrastructure, please refer [[MCLA_Remote_Access_(MacOS)| ATC is an inherent dimension of college-wide technology initiatives - seeking to these instructions instead]]highlight the beneficial relationships that can exist between technology and education.
=='''Description'''Request a Canvas Course==For various reasons pertaining to security, certain services within the MCLA network are protected from direct access to the Internet. Access to these resources from other networks requires special software to provide a secure “tunnel” from your computer. MCLA employs an SSL VPN to provide this function and this document explains how to access, install and use this tool for Windows based machines.
=='''Download and Install Sophos Connect Client'''==Faculty can request access to Canvas by completing the online course request form located at:
*1. Before you start, ensure you do not have the outdated "Sophos SSL VPN" client installed. If you do, please follow these steps to uninstall:**a. Select Start , then select '''Settings > Apps > Apps & features'''. **b. Select the the 'Sophos SSL VPN' application in the list and then select '''Uninstall'''.*2. Download the VPN software (Sophos Connect) which is located here: [https://lnk.mcla.sharepoint.com/:u:/sedu/DesktopSupport772/EUe1CL7iaOBHhCZfrCYX6egBXZDgl_T9GFW5uRzKJYCQUA?e=hlMZdS Sophos Connectcanvasrequest Canvas Course Request]. *3. Open the installer once downloaded and complete the client installation.*4. Login to https://mclautm.mcla.edu using your A# and password. MFA code may be required.*5. Once logged in select the '''Remote Access''' link on the page. *6. Click the download button next to the description "'''Click here to download the configuration file to set up SSL VPN on Linux, MacOS X, BSD or Solaris.'''" '''Download''' and '''Save''' the .opvn file.*7. Open the Sophos Connect software, click the ''''Import Connection'''' option*8. Navigate to the .opvn file that you saved, select it and click ''''Open''''
=='''Connect to the VPN using Sophos Connect Client'''Contacting Academic Technology==
*1. Open the Sophos Connect software by either selecting it in your start menu or system trayLocation: Murdock Second Floor*2. Confirm that the 'mclautm.mcla.edu' server connect is selected then click 'Connect'Phone: (413)662-5397*3. Type in your A number and password. MFA code may be required.*4. Connection status will show a green click mark when successfully connected to the VPNPhone for Computer Help or Technical Issues: 413-662-5276
