About eGCC
WHAT IS eGCC?
eGCC refers to the networked computing environment at Glendale. It conceptualizes all our electronic tools for teaching, learning, and administrating into an online virtual world.
WHAT IS MY eGCC ACCOUNT?
Every student and faculty member at GCC has an eGCC network account. This account grants you access to course-related software, internet browsers, a standard suite of tools and a wide range of other resources accessible on campus or off-site via the internet. You will also have access to your H: drive (your personal storage space where you can save your documents) and your S: Drive (where you may opt to place course materials – see 'Customized eGCC Resources').To login to your eGCC Account, you will need your eGCC Username and Password.
WHAT IS MY USERNAME AND PASSWORD?
To obtain your Username, scan your GCC College ID at one of the eGCC Account Lookup Stations in the High Tech Centers, the Library Media Center, or at GCC North in the student cluster area. Scanning your GCC College ID will show you the Username required for you to log in to your eGCC Account..Your default eGCC Password will be the month and day of your birth and the first three letters of your first name, entered in the format MMDDaaa.
You will need to change your password at http://genesis.gc.maricopa.edu/password.
Changing your password will safeguard your personal information and provide access to important eGCC resources.
DON'T SHARE YOUR PASSWORD, as you are responsible for all activity on your Account. Keeping your password confidential also protects any saved files and email on your H: Drive.
WHAT IF I FORGET MY PASSWORD? You can reset your password by scanning your College ID at an eGCC Lookup Station. You may also contact the Helpdesk directly for assistance at (623) 845-3555.
WHAT IF I CAN'T LOG IN? If you receive an error message when logging on, you should first check that your eGCC Username and Password are typed correctly. Note: both your username and password are case-sensitive. If you continue to have difficulty, please contact the GCC Technology Helpdesk at:
- Telephone: 623.845.3555
- Email:
Helpdesk@gcmail.maricopa.edu
- In Person: High Tech Center 1
WHAT IS THE STANDARD SUITE OF TOOLS?
The Standard Suite of Tools is a collection of software for your use. Windows machines include: Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Macintosh computers have OS X and Office X (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Entourage). Both platforms have anti-virus software, web-browsers and Email Clients.
WHERE CAN I SAVE FILES?
It's best to save on a USB Flash Drive. If you don't have one, you can save your files to your H: Drive and your files will be there the next time you log in. Each person is initially allocated 150MB of useable personal storage in their H: Drive.NEVER save anything on the C: Drive! This is a local drive and files can only be accessed on that particular machine. Files stored on the C:Drive are not backed up and files stored here can be lost.
Files can be saved to the D: Drive (Scratch Drive.) Files stored on a workstation's D: Drive can be accessed by anyone logging into the workstation. They can be viewed, modified, or deleted by others. This is a great spot for music and photos – items not directly related to your work that make your workstation more comfortable.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Voice Mailboxes: You may request a voice mailbox through your department secretary.Email: All Faculty (Full-time and Adjunct) and staff are granted District email system called MEMO. To access MEMO's web login screen, select the MEMO Quick Link on GCC's main page.
Note: All students attending a Maricopa Community College are provided access to a student email system - Gmail. This system will become the official way for students to receive communications from the students' colleges and the Maricopa County Community College District. More information is available at http://www.gccaz.edu/hd/ under Email.
