One Sheet for Slack

NOTE:

For more information on Slack at Pomona College, please click here.
To learn the basics of Slack, please watch the "Slack Essential Training" course from LinkedIn Learning.
If after reading this guide you're experiencing issues with Slack, please contact the ITS Service Desk at 909-621-8061 or servicedesk@pomona.edu.

What is Slack?

Feature-rich, Pomona-wide instant message platform for team and individual communication

Do I have an account?

If you want to join the Slack environment, start at http://slack.pomona.edu and choose Sign in with Pomona CAS and provide your usual login information.

Choose a Workspace

Once logged in, choose your appropriate Workspace, organized by Vice President for staff, and by Division for faculty
For the most feature-rich experience, download the Slack desktop client at https//slack.com/downloads/ or Slack app for your mobile device
At first launch, choose Sign-in and enter pomonacollege.enterprise in front of slack.com, then log in with Pomona CAS and choose your desired workspace.

Setup your profile

Customize your full name, display name, profile picture, and more.
See https://slack.com/help/articles/218080037-Getting-started-for-new-members

Slack vocabulary

Full glossary at http://slack.com/help/articles/213817348-Slack-glossary Domain institutional entry point (pomonacollege.enterprise.slack.com) Workspace top-level group membership (by VP or Division) Channel conversations about a specific topic Direct message: a private chat with another Slack member

Many ways to integrate other Pomona systems with Slack

Zoom
Outlook calendar
Box
GitHub
Survey tools