Faculty & Staff Resources

Technology Resources for CPP Faculty and Staff

Welcome to the IT resources page for CPP faculty and staff, where we provide training resources and information on IT-managed software, hardware, and services. View a full list of IT-managed software.

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Wi-Fi

The university uses eduroam for Wi-Fi internet access. We encourage you to prepare all your devices, including tablets, laptops, and computers; Temporary Guest Wi-Fi is also available.

CPP Mobile

The CPP Mobile app provides access to the latest curated information about our campus.

Accessibility


For guidance in preparing accessible documents, social media, and websites visit our Accessible Technology webpage.

 is an optical character recognition (OCR) application for PDF accessibility remediation by converting image documents like photos, scans, and screen captures into accessible file formats, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Rich Text, PDF/A, searchable PDF, CSV and plain text files. FineReader is available for   and 

  • Download and install ABBYY FineReader PDF using the .
  • Learn more about Accessibility at CPP.
  • Learn more about the CSU's 

JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion are available on IT-managed Mac and Windows devices, including physical machines, computer labs, and virtual environments. Additionally, everyone with a with a current CPP email address can install Fusion software on up to two personal devices.

About the Software

  • is a screen reader providing text to speech and Braille output.
  • is a screen magnifier that enlarges text and images.
  • integrates JAWS and ZoomText into a single software package.

Resources

  • Download and install Fusion using the 
  • View our
  • Learn more about Accessibility at CPP.
  • Learn more about the CSU's 

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Installed in select classrooms and labs

Communications


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, install on your IT-managed computer using the Software Center application, or .

Design


Visit Center for Geographic Information Science Research's ArcGIS website for more information.

Installed in select classrooms and labs.

  • Staff and Faculty:
  • Non-state employees: 
  • Adobe Creative Cloud is installed in most classrooms and labs.

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Installed in select classrooms and labs.

Productivity


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Installed in all classrooms and labs

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Installed in select classrooms and labs

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  • Azure Dev Tools for Teaching:
  • Installed in select classrooms and labs.

STEM


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Installed in most classrooms and labs.

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Installed in select classrooms and labs.

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Installed in select classrooms and labs.

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Installed in select classrooms and labs.

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Installed in select classrooms and labs.

Software Development


  • Azure Dev Tools for Teaching:
  • Installed in most classrooms and labs.

Utilities


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Install using the Software Center application, or

Software Center is provided on all IT managed computers to install additional applications.

Workforce Training

Employee Development Center

Explore faculty and staff learning resources curated by Employee and Organizational Development and Advancement & Human Resources Operations (EODA/HR)

Working with Generative AI

Three career readiness training modules available to everyone at CPP. Learn how to work with GenAI models at your own pace and in any order.

Resources

Cybersecurity & Phishing Awareness

Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and affiliated service providers will never send you a text message or email asking for your credentials or that you provide an MFA authorization; such a request may be a phishing attempt.

Never share your BroncoAccount credentials with anyone.