Tools for Collaboration

Rush offers several collaboration tools to keep our University community connecting and innovating from anywhere.

For students

Rush students have two options available for web-based collaboration:

• Zoom
  • Your basic account allows you to host up to 100 participants, with a 40-minute limit on group meetings.
  • One-on-one meetings have no time limit.
  • Get started at rush.zoom.us.
  • Find step-by-step instructions in the E-Learning Guide for Students, or emailing CTEIhelp@rush.edu for help.
• Microsoft Teams
  • Teams offers web and video conferencing capabilities through your Office 365 account, with no restrictions.
  • Get started at office.com using your Rush login and password.
  • Get help with Teams: 3clas@rush.edu or (312.563.2527).

For faculty and staff

Rush professionals have three options available for web-based collaboration:

• Zoom
  • University faculty and staff can access a Pro account for Zoom.
  • Host up to 300 participants with a meeting duration limit of 24 hours.
  • Teaching faculty can launch Zoom through BlackBoard.
  • All other staff members can call 3-CLAS (312.563.2527) to request a license.
  • Zoom licenses will be automatically deactivated after 60 days of inactivity.
• Microsoft Teams
  • All Rush employees have access to Teams through their Office365 account.
  • Teams offers web and video conferencing capabilities, with no restrictions.
• WebEx
  • All Rush employees can request a WebEx account through the Service Portal.
  • WebEx licenses will be automatically deactivated after 60 days of inactivity.