SharkNet Training GuideBasic functions, site information and tools for all users
Olivia Morris-Ford, Ed.S.Director, Student Life
What is SharkNet?
Powered by Collegiate Link (a program of Campus Labs, Inc.)
A web-based platform tor student involvement and student
organization management
Miami Dade College’s new online home for all campus involvement opportunities
Managed and implemented by the College- Wide Office of Student Life at MDC.
What can I do on SharkNet?
Find campus events and activities Locate and submit forms to Student Life for your student
organization
Advertise your organization’s events and activities
Recruit new members and maintain communication with all members
Connect with fellow students and MDC Departments
How – to guides
Activate your account
Register your student organization
Create an event
Upload a document
Create a photo gallery
Create organization form
Did you know…
You can find how-to
guides for all basic site
functions on your
Campus Student Life
Office’s SharkNet page?
Here’s how…
Click “Organizations”
Search or find your Campus Student Life Office’s page
Click “Documents”
Select the how-to-guide needed
Activating your SharkNet AccountStep 1: Go to sharknet.mdc.edu (no www is necessary!)
Step 2: Click on “Log In” from the top, right-hand corner
Step 3: Enter your Full MyMDC email address (ex:[email protected]) and password for that account.
Step 4: Enter your first and last names, Full MyMDC email address, and click “Update Profile”
CONGRATULATIONS! Your account is set upNext step: Browse around!
Registering your Student Organization
Step 1: From the SharkNet homepage, click on “Organizations” (top, center)
Step 2: Click “Register a New Organization” from the left hand column (yellow button)
Step 3: Click through the registration from and complete ALL sections.
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to select the home campus for your organizations!
Creating an Event/Activity
Step 1: From the SharkNet homepage, click on “Organizations”
Step 2: Select your student organization
Step 3: Click on “Create Event” from the top, right-hand corner of the page
Step 4: Click through the event form and complete ALL sections
IMPORTANT: Your event is NOT confirmed until it has been approved by your Campus Office Student Life in SharkNet.
Uploading a DocumentStep 1: Go to your organization’s page & click on “Documents” from the left-hand column
Step 2: Click on “Upload” from the top, center of the page
Step 3: Upload your file, enter the document name, select the type and then click on “Submit Request” to save the file
*NOTE: Documents CANNOT be filled out. For this option, please create a form for your organization page.
Creating a Photo Gallery
Go to your organization & click on “Gallery” from left-hand column
Click “Create Album”
Enter an album name (ex: 2015 Club Rush), brief description, then click “Create Album” again
Upload photos files, then click “Save”
Creating a Form
Step 1: Go to your organization’s SharkNet page & click on the “Forms” tab Step 2: Click “Manage Forms” from the same section
Step 3: Click on “Create Form” from the top, center of the page
Step 4: Enter a name for your form, click on “Active”, then click “Save” and Add questions for the necessary fields.