Navigating the UNOH Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) provides a comprehensive suite of online services designed to streamline communication and access to information for students throughout their academic journey, from initial application to graduation. These services are readily accessible not only on traditional computers but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, ensuring students can stay connected and manage their academic affairs from anywhere.

Accessing the UNOH Student Portal

To access the UNOH student portal, students must use the unique username and password provided to them upon enrollment. Given the diversity of smartphones and tablets, specific instructions for each device are impractical. However, the login process remains consistent: utilize the provided credentials to gain entry to the portal.

Maintaining Account Security

Upon registering for an account, maintaining the confidentiality of access information and controlling access to the account becomes paramount. If ever using a public computer to visit the account, logging out at the conclusion of the session is strongly encouraged.

Key Features and Online Services

UNOH's online services aim to enhance communication and provide essential resources to students. These services encompass a wide range of functionalities, including:

Academic Information: Access to course schedules, grades, and academic records.
Financial Aid: Information on financial aid packages, scholarships, and payment options.
Registration: Online course registration and management.
Communication: Announcements, updates, and direct communication with faculty and staff.
Student Resources: Access to library resources, tutoring services, and other support services.

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus for Students

UNOH recognizes the importance of Microsoft Office for academic success. To support students in completing assignments, Microsoft provides a Student Office 365 ProPlus license, available to current UNOH students at no charge. This license becomes accessible for download and installation on up to five personal devices upon attending the first day of classes. It's important to note that this license is exclusively for current students and automatically expires upon graduation or withdrawal from the university.

Data Privacy and Information Handling

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED), along with its subsidiaries, including Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC, and MBS Textbook Exchange, LLC, collects, uses, and discloses personal information through various channels: online platforms, in-person interactions at stores and events, customer service channels, and other online and offline engagements.

Information Collection Practices

BNED collects several types of information, including:

Information Provided by You: Registration for an account is optional but required to access certain services.
Information Collected Automatically: Data gathered through tracking technologies.
Information From External Sources: Data obtained from friends, vendors, customers, educational institutions, advertising networks, publicly available information, and BNED affiliates.

How Information is Used

The collected information is used for various purposes, including:

Security and Safety: Protecting the rights, property, life, health, security, and safety of BNED, its services, users, and other parties.
Business Transactions: Interactions with customers and vendors.
Advertising: Tailoring ads based on browsing history, including interest-based advertising and retargeting.
Analytics: Analyzing performance and delivering services and advertising using tools like Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics.

Information Disclosure

BNED may disclose personal information to:

Vendors and Institutions
Government and law enforcement authorities

Tracking Technologies

Vendors and external services may use their own tracking technologies to independently collect information. BNED also maintains branded pages on social networks, and user interactions with these features may result in information being publicly displayed or used by BNED and its partners.

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User-Generated Content (UGC)

The Services may permit posting or submitting User Generated Content (“UGC”) including, without limitation, written content, user profiles, audio or visual recordings, computer graphics, pictures, data, or other content, including personal information. If you choose to submit UGC to any public area of our Services, your UGC will be considered “public” and will be accessible by anyone, including BNED.

Advertising Practices

BNED engages with vendors, customers, and other parties to serve ads on its services and external platforms. These ads may be tailored to user interests based on their browsing history. BNED may use vendor tools like Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics to analyze performance and deliver targeted advertising.

Data Security Measures

BNED takes steps to help protect personal information through administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Access to personal information is limited to authorized parties who need it to operate, develop, or improve the services.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides specific rights to California residents regarding their personal information. This includes the right to:

Request Deletion: Request the deletion of personal information collected directly from the user.
Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt-out of the sale and sharing of personal information via tracking technologies.
Request Correction: Request the correction of inaccurate personal information.
Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Direct the limitation of use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

Financial Incentives

The financial incentives that BNED offer are reasonably related to the value of the consumer’s data. BNED has made a good faith estimate of the value of the consumers’ data based on relevant expenses related to the collection and retention of consumers’ personal information as part of each Program.

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Managing Your Privacy

Communication and Marketing Preferences: Review and manage communication preferences.
Browser Settings: Adjust browser settings to manage tracking technologies.
Mobile Device Settings: Limit mobile tracking technologies and location sharing through device settings.
Vendor-Specific Tools: Utilize vendor-specific tools to manage tracking and advertising preferences.

Protecting Children's Privacy

BNED's services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and the company does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Promotions

BNED may offer sweepstakes, contests, and promotions that may require submitting personal information to other parties. Participation in these promotions is voluntary and governed by official rules that may include additional privacy practices.

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