Can you connect to the University network from home?
To increase security, please ensure you sign out once you are done. New remote access system. You can connect to the University network from home or another locations so that you can use common applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and access University systems like CamSIS, CHRIS and CUFS.
Can I use Safari as a remote access system?
Safari. Old remote access system. You can continue to use the old remote access system if you have set it up on your machine already. You can also use it to create your own VPN to connect to your office computer if you need to use any special software you've installed.
Getting the most out of the VPN for everyone
During the Coronavirus crisis, to help each other, please only connect to the VPN service when you are accessing resources that you cannot access without the VPN, and disconnect from the VPN service as soon as you have finished using it.
You can access your Cambridge email account using webmail or by setting up an app on your mobile device or laptop. No VPN or remote access system is required to access your emails.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The VPN you can use to access online resources while away from the University varies according to your institution.
United Administrative Service and other ACN users
You can connect to the University network from home or another locations so that you can use common applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and access University systems like CamSIS, CHRIS and CUFS.
The Decision to Work Remote
1. The decision to offer a remote work arrangement is dependent upon the judgment and discretion of the managing supervisor. Either an employee or a managing supervisor can suggest remote work as a possible work arrangement.
Terms and Conditions of Remote Work Arrangements
4. All remote work arrangements will be made for a set period of time as determined by the managing supervisor, subject to renewal at the end of the agreed upon time period, but not to exceed 1 year.
Performance Evaluation
14. Evaluation of remote worker performance will be consistent with that received by employees working on-site at the office in both content and frequency but will focus on work output and completion of objectives rather than attendance-based performance.
Equipment and Supplies
15. The managing supervisor will determine, with information supplied by the employee and others involved, the appropriate equipment and communication services needs for each remote work arrangement on a case-by-case basis and should be documented in the remote work agreement.
Work Environment
17. Remote work is not designed as an alternative for satisfying an employee’s dependent care responsibilities. Prospective remote workers are expected to discuss expectations of remote work with family members prior to entering into an agreement, and to establish dependent care arrangements that will not interfere with work completion.
Restrictions
22. Remote work employees who are not exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act will be required to record all hours worked in a manner designated by the organization.
SAFETY
The participant will designate a certain part of the home as the area where work is to be performed.
The Decision to Work Remote
Terms and Conditions of Remote Work Arrangements
- 4. All remote work arrangements will be made for a set period of time as determined by the managing supervisor, subject to renewal at the end of the agreed upon time period, but not to exceed 1 year. For initial agreements, it is recommended that the initial time period be set to a period of 90 days in which time the benefits of remote work to both...
Performance Evaluation
- 14. Evaluation of remote worker performance will be consistent with that received by employees working on-site at the office in both content and frequency but will focus on work output and completion of objectives rather than attendance-based performance. Evaluation methods will include frequent interaction by phone and/or e-mail between the employee and the supervisor, a…
Equipment and Supplies
- 15. The managing supervisor will determine, with information supplied by the employee and others involved, the appropriate equipment and communication services needs for each remote work arrangement on a case-by-case basis and should be documented in the remote work agreement. Equipment supplied by the organization will be maintained by the organization. Equi…
Work Environment
- 17. Remote work is notdesigned as an alternative for satisfying an employee’s dependent care responsibilities. Prospective remote workers are expected to discuss expectations of remote work with family members prior to entering into an agreement, and to establish dependent care arrangements that will not interfere with work completion. 18. In the event the remote work arra…
Restrictions
- 22. Remote work employees who are not exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act will be required to record all hours worked in a manner designated by the organization. Hours worked in excess of those specified per day and per workweek, in accordance with state and federal requirements will require the advance approval of the supervisor. Failure t…