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
  • 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.