Online Learning Support Services
Online Learning and Instructional Support
The Online Learning and Instructional Support (OLIS) team are dedicated to providing faculty with comprehensive support and guidance regarding their online courses. With technical expertise and a solutions-based approach, our OLIS advisors empower faculty to build and maintain an exceptional online learning experience.
Contact Information
Phone: 1-877-533-4733 Option 3
Email: olis@nu.edu
Operating Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific)
*Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific)
*Please note: Online Learning and Instructional Support is open only on the weekend prior to the first day of class to actively prepare for the upcoming term. Blackboard 24/7 support or Brightspace 24/7 Support provides after-hours and weekend coverage when we are closed.
Faculty Textbooks
The Faculty Textbooks department supports requests from processing faculty desk copies and embedding e-books into online courses, to textbook management within SOAR and assisting with third-party integrations.
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National University IT Helpdesk
The Information Technology (IT) Helpdesk provides technical support for inquiries regarding, Single Sign-on (SSO), login ID and password reset, SOAR, Email, Zoom, and other (non-LMS) NUS integrations.
Contact Information
Single Sign-On Frequently Asked Questions
24/7 Blackboard Help Desk
The Blackboard Help Desk provides on-demand technical support and training for faculty and students on the Blackboard learning management system (LMS) including Blackboard Collaborate, SafeAssign, and other Blackboard LMS integrations.
(Please note: The 24/7 Blackboard Help is an external support service hosted directly by Blackboard. This service can be used when internal NU support teams are not available.)
Contact Information
24/7 Blackboard Help Desk: 1-888-892-9095
Email: learn@nu.edu
Support Portal: http://nu.edusupportcenter.com/
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
24/7 Brightspace Support
The Brightspace Support helpdesk provides on-demand technical support and training for faculty and students on the Brightspace learning management system (LMS).
(Please note: The 24/7 Brightspace Support is an external support service hosted directly by Brightspace. This service can be used when internal NU support teams are not available.)
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Faculty Support References
Download the Faculty Support Contact Sheet so you always have the departments contact information handy.
Frequently Asked Questions