G Suite For Education: Available To Wwu Students?

Western Washington University (WWU) students, staff, and faculty have access to G Suite accounts, which were introduced in December 2016. G Suite, formerly known as Google Apps for Education, is an optional suite of tools that includes Google Drive, Docs, and other applications. While it does not replace Outlook, OneDrive, or Office 365, it provides additional features that can enhance productivity and instruction. WWU's G Suite accounts are tied to users' MyWestern accounts, enabling seamless collaboration and compatibility across campus.

G Suite accounts are optional tools

The G Suite offers several benefits to Western Washington University users. Firstly, it provides unlimited storage through Google Drive. Secondly, it enables seamless collaboration as everyone on campus will have a G Suite account tied to their MyWestern account, ensuring compatibility for viewing, commenting, and editing documents. There is no direct cost for G Suite access for WWU students, faculty, and staff.

The G Suite applications available include Google Drive, which allows users to store and share most types of files easily, including files over 25MB. Google Docs facilitates real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to share, view, comment, and edit documents simultaneously. Google Docs also includes applications for word processing, spreadsheets, slide presentations, survey forms, and more.

Western Washington University is committed to providing help and assistance with G Suite accessibility considerations for all users, including those with accessibility concerns. Information and resources regarding G Suite accessibility are available on the Google Apps Accessibility page.

While G Suite accounts are optional, many students, faculty, and staff at Western Washington University have already been using a consumer version of the G Suite to support their Western activities. The university expects to enable G Suite accounts for all students, staff, and faculty between the fall and winter terms, with additional Google services beyond the core apps becoming available in the future.

G Suite provides access to Google Drive, Docs, and other applications

G Suite (formerly Google Apps for Education) is a set of tools offered by Western Washington University in addition to Office 365. G Suite provides access to Google Drive, Docs, and other applications.

Google Drive is a file storage and sharing service. It allows users to store and share most types of files easily with others, including files over 25MB. Google Drive also comes with unlimited storage, meaning users don't have to worry about running out of space.

Google Docs is a word-processing application that allows users to share files and collaborate in real-time. With Docs, users can let others view, comment, or edit documents. It includes applications for developing word-processed documents, spreadsheets, slide presentations, survey forms, and more.

G Suite accounts are optional and do not replace Outlook email, contacts, calendaring, or OneDrive. Instead, they provide additional tools that can be helpful for personal productivity and instruction. All current students, faculty, and staff at Western Washington University have access to G Suite applications.

To log in to their G Suite account, users can use their Western userID and password on the same login page used for accessing Office 365 tools. It is important to note that while technical support is available, Western Washington University has no enterprise support agreement with Google.

G Suite accounts do not replace Outlook email, contacts, or calendaring

G Suite accounts are not a replacement for Outlook email, contacts, or calendaring. They are instead optional tools offered in addition to Office 365, providing access to Google Drive, Docs, and other applications. G Suite accounts are intended to be supplementary, giving Western Washington University students, staff, and faculty additional tools that can be helpful for personal productivity and instruction.

While G Suite accounts will provide access to Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar, these will not be the primary portals for WWU email, contacts, and calendaring. Instead, Office 365 will continue to serve as the main platform for these functions. The G Suite account will be tied to a user's MyWestern account, ensuring compatibility and ease of use for all users on campus.

G Suite offers a range of benefits, including unlimited storage on Google Drive and improved collaboration tools. Google Docs, for example, allows for real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to view, comment, and edit documents simultaneously. This can enhance productivity and streamline the document-sharing process.

However, it's important to note that G Suite is not intended to replace the existing Outlook and Office 365 infrastructure. Users will still primarily rely on Outlook for email, contacts, and calendaring, while leveraging the additional features and functionality provided by G Suite to enhance their overall productivity and collaboration capabilities.

Western Washington University's decision to adopt G Suite as an optional tool demonstrates its commitment to providing its community with a diverse set of resources to support their academic and professional endeavours. By offering both Outlook and G Suite, the university ensures that students, staff, and faculty have the flexibility to choose the tools that best suit their needs.

G Suite is available to all Western students, staff, and faculty

G Suite (formerly Google Apps for Education) is available to all Western Washington University (WWU) students, staff, and faculty. It was introduced in December 2016 and is offered as an optional tool in addition to Office 365. G Suite provides access to Google Drive, Google Docs, and other applications.

While Office 365 remains the primary portal for WWU email, contacts, and calendaring, G Suite offers additional tools that can enhance personal productivity and instruction. For instance, Google Drive provides unlimited storage and allows users to store and share files easily, including those over 25MB. Google Docs enables real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to view, comment, and edit documents simultaneously.

G Suite accounts are tied to the user's MyWestern account, ensuring compatibility and ease of access for all WWU students, staff, and faculty. There is no direct cost associated with G Suite access for WWU affiliates, and support is provided by the ATUS Help Desk.

G Suite is a valuable resource for the Western Washington University community, offering enhanced functionality and collaboration tools to support their academic and professional endeavours.

There is no direct cost for G Suite access for WWU students, faculty, and staff

G Suite (formerly Google Apps for Education) is available to Western Washington University (WWU) students, faculty, and staff at no direct cost. G Suite accounts are optional tools offered in addition to Office 365, and they provide access to Google Drive, Docs, and other applications. While there is no direct cost for G Suite access, it's important to note that Western Washington University does not have an enterprise support agreement with Google.

G Suite accounts are tied to the user's MyWestern account, ensuring seamless collaboration and compatibility across the campus community. The suite offers unlimited storage through Google Drive, enabling users to store and share various file types with ease. Google Docs, a standout feature within the suite, facilitates real-time collaboration by allowing multiple users to view, comment, and edit documents simultaneously.

In addition to the core apps, WWU plans to make additional Google services available in the future. This continuous expansion of available tools ensures that the WWU community can leverage the latest advancements in productivity and instructional technology.

By adopting G Suite, WWU demonstrates its commitment to providing a diverse range of resources that cater to different learning styles and preferences. The suite's accessibility considerations further emphasize the university's dedication to creating an inclusive environment, ensuring that all users, including those with special needs, can fully utilize its features.

In conclusion, the availability of G Suite at no direct cost to WWU students, faculty, and staff, showcases the university's dedication to enhancing the educational experience through technology. With tools like Google Drive and Docs, the WWU community can collaborate more effectively, access unlimited storage, and take advantage of real-time editing capabilities. The adoption of G Suite not only improves productivity but also ensures that the university remains at the forefront of educational technology, benefiting students, faculty, and staff alike.

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