Slack

Summary

Slack offers video chat, screen sharing, messaging, file storage and sharing. It is considered an overall communication and collaboration platform for Yale SOM.

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Features

• Organized conversations

• Integrated File Sharing

• Screen sharing
• Video Conferencing
• Integrations for popular tools
• Searchable conversations
  
  

Who can use it?

Slack is available to active Yale SOM: faculty, staff, and students enrolled in the following programs: MBA, EMBA, MAM, MMS, PhD, HCMP, and Exchange.
SOM students in the MBA, MAM, MMS, HCMP, and Exchange programs are eligible only for the student workspace or workspaces requested by faculty.

How much does it cost?

There is no additional cost to members of the Yale SOM community.

How do I get it?

Most departments have a workspace and departmental members are already added, sign in as per Getting Started in Slack to see if you are a member of an existing workspace.

Download the client for your device, and login to your workspace name with your credentials
Tip: Have team members complete the LinkedIn Learning Course "Learning Slack" to ensure proficiency! 

How do I get help?

1. Check Slack's knowledge base: https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/categories/200111606
2. Contact Slack via chat: slack.com/help/requests/new
3. Search LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-slack-2/welcome
4. Ask Slackbot in a direct message!
5. E-mail somit@yale.edu 

Related Policy and Procedures

• Slack is only appropriate for low risk data. Slack must not be used to host or share moderate risk data or high risk data.
• All users of Yale University computing and networking facilities are expected to read and abide by the Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy.  For additional information, please familiarize yourself with the Policies and Procedures related to HIPAA Security.
  

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