====== Getting Started ======

===== What is Exxat =====
Exxat is the system used to track and manage students' College of Public Health clinical and field experiences. It is used to track:

  * Clinical and field placements and contracts
  * Clearances and background checks (coming soon)
  * Learning activities such as Evaluations, Timesheets, etc.
  * Program goals and accreditation standards (future development)

For a general overview of how to use Exxat and instructions on how to login and create a profile, **watch Exxat's [[https://temple.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=d61a13f4-8eea-4c41-b945-af2e01515597|Getting Started: Video]]** (18:04).

===== Activate Your Account =====

  - From your browser, go to: [[https://steps.exxat.com|steps.exxat.com]] \\
    * Use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
    * **Do not use Explorer;** it will not work \\ \\
  - Enter your //AccessnetID@temple.edu// e-mail address in the //Username// area on the Exxat login screen \\
    * **Do not enter your TU e-mail alias address**; it will not work 
    * For example, if you are Anisa Nuyen, use tuh1234@temple.edu, not anisa.nuyen@temple.edu \\ {{:exxat:login_3.png?nolink&300|}}
  - Click on the **//Temple University – Created by your IT department//** button \\ \\
  - Click on **//Accept//** to agree to Exxat Terms of Use
    * You will only need to accept the terms the first time you log in to Exxat \\ \\ {{:exxat:exxat_-_new_account_agreement_screen.png?nolink&300|}}
  - Logon with your TU AccessNet username and password \\ {{:exxat:tu_login.png?nolink&200|}}\\ \\
  - You may be prompted for Duo Multi-Factor Authentication. If so, follow the instructions to complete the login process

===== The Exxat Dashboard ===== 
After you login, the Dashboard screen will be displayed.

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**For more information about the Dashboard and how to navigate through Exxat, read [[https://exxat.force.com/v4Help/s/article/Navigating-Exxat-Prism|Navigating Exxat]]**
===== Create Your Profile ===== 
The Profile enables you to build a professional portfolio. There are sections for demographics, teaching, service, and scholarly activity. You can also upload your resume and curriculum vitae.

  - From the Dashboard, click on **//Profile//** \\ \\
  - Click on the area you wish to edit; to make changes, click on the Add ({{:exxat:add_icon.png?nolink&20|}}) and/or Edit ({{:exxat:edit_icon.png?nolink&20|}}) icons\\ **Important: DO NOT change your e-mail address.** It must remain your AccessNet@temple.edu address. Otherwise, you will not be able to log in to Exxat. \\ {{:exxat:edit_faculty_profile.png?nolink&500|}} \\ \\
  - When complete, click **//Save//**\\

**For additional instructions, watch [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikE4KLifZ6A&list=PL5ycGncYZ0K5gUdmC8da6m3qqwX8WpS8G&index=3|Creating Your Profile]] (4:37).**

===== Get Help ===== 
  * **The [[https://exxat.force.com/v4Help/s/|Exxat Prism Help Forum]]:** From the Dashboard, click on the //**Help**// button or clicking on the question mark icon at the top right side of the Exxat screen; provides documents and video tutorials to guide you through common tasks \\ \\
  * **Exxat Resources:** Click on thee **//Resources//** button on the Dashboard \\
    * From the Category List, click on Faculty Manuals or Faculty Tutorial Links \\ {{:exxat:faculty_resources.png?400|}} \\ \\
  * **CPH Clinical Affairs Office:** Send questions to: [[CPHCAhelp@temple.edu|CPHCAhelp@temple.edu]] 

===== Logging Out ===== 
  - Click on the drop-down arrow ({{:exxat:logout.png?20|}}) next to your name in the upper right corner of the screen \\ \\
  - Click on //**Logout**// at the bottom of the //User setting// pop-out box

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