HR Web-Based Applications

When I'm trying to login on the Nessie, It says Incorrect ID or Password. What should I do?

• ACCC Web Security at UIC: Authentication with Bluestem and Ness explains how to login with Bluestem.
• If you run into problems, you need to be sure you are using a netid and a valid password.
  • ID or Netid. Bluestem can accept various UIC (and UIUC, and maybe others in the future) netids. But not all, so that might be your problem. And the format can be slightly different than other uses.
    • If you have an account on icarus or tigger or mailserv, then its login name is your UIC netid. If you use the UIC dialin servers or the UIC Public Labs, the login name you use there is also your UIC netid. Don't remember what it is? In almost all cases, you can lookup your netid in the UIC online phonebook. Also see General info on netids at UIC.
    • Be sure to always type your UIC netid in lower case.
    • For UIC applications only, if your UIC netid was adabyron, you could use either adabyron or adabyron@uic.edu when Bluestem asks for your netid.
    • However, for applications (such as Nessie) that are homed at UIUC, you must always use the full adabyron@uic.edu format. The netid screen for each application will tell you where it is homed. Check at the top.
    • Or, you could always use adabyron@uic.edu format, in all Bluestem pages; that will always work.
  • Passwords. Once you know your netid, you must also supply a corresponding password.
    • Remember, passwords are case-sensitive. Don't get the capitals wrong.
    • If you have an account on icarus or tigger, use that password. You can always verify the password by logging into icarus or tigger.
    • If you have an account on mailserv, you can use that password. You can't log into mailserv, but you can fetch mail from it using any imap or pop client. A convenient client is WebMail. Checking your mail using this client on mailserv or tigger or icarus is a way to verify your password.
    • If you have an ITS Winstation account, you can use that password. Check with ITS about verifying or changing your password.
    • You cannot use other passwords from departmental machines, or passwords to accounts on Yahoo or AOL.
• If your password is no longer valid, see other questions in this FAQ about getting it changed.
• If Bluestem told you there's a problem with your netid or password, and if you have confirmed them your netid and password by above methods and still cannot log onto Bluestem, please report this to www@uic.edu. Be sure to include what netid you typed into Bluestem, when this happened, and also cut-and-paste the Bluestem error message into the report.

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I forgot my NetID password. What do I do?

• You need to stop by the CSO (2267 SEL, 950 S. Halsted) or the BGRC consultant's office(181 BGRC, 1940 W. Taylor) to have a consultant change your password for you.
• Password changes are NOT done over the phone! (You wouldn't want us changing your password without our knowing for sure that you were the one requesting it, would you?)
• What if you've forgotten your password and you can't easily stop by the CSO?
  • It turns out that is an answer, but it takes a bit of preparation on your part.
  • How about if we let you register an additional secret before you forget your password, and then let you use that secret to identify yourself so you can change your password yourself?
  • Here's how it works. Before you forget your password, go to the ACCC Password Change Utility Web page.
  • Login with Bluestem (the secure server at UIC) using your UIC netid and password. Then register a Challenge/Response for your netid. After that, we'll reset your mailserv, tigger, and/or icarus password for you, on the Web, if you can provide the right Response for your recorded Challenge. (The Web page has the details of case, punctuation, spacing, and what happens if you have multiple accounts.)
  • Note that your security in using this service is completely in your hands. Anyone on the Internet can find out your Challenge phrase, and they can make as many guesses at your Response as they have the patience to enter. Thus, Challenges like "What is my spouse's name?" or "What is my favorite color?" won't do. (The first is too easy to find; the second is too easy to guess.)

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When You Forget Your Password

If you haven't logged on in a while or if you changed your password and do not remember what you changed it to:

1. If you have set a Challenge/Response on the ACCC Password Change Utility Web page (which will allow you to change your password(s) without knowing a current password, based on your response to your challenge), you're in luck; see Using the ACCC Password Change Utility Challenge/Response System below.
2. Otherwise, you must go in person to the Client Services Office (Room 2267 SEL), the BGRC Consultant's office (Room 181 BGRC), or ACCC Network Operations (Room LL55 BGRC). Their open hours vary, but the CSO is generally open during normal business hours, and the schedule for the BGRC consultants is posted on their door. Network Operations is staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Please note that:

• No one can tell you what your password is if you forget it; you must have it changed.
• No password changes can be made without confirmation of identity, so bring some form of picture ID.
• The person owning the account that needs its password changed must request the change in person.
• Human Resources Department is not authorized to change your password.
  

It is important to realize that these restrictions are intended to help insure the security of your account, so if they cause you some inconvenience, please understand it is a necessary inconvenience. Also, it is a good idea to immediately log on and change it yourself to something else, in case someone overheard the exchange between you and the consultant.

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What is NESSIE?
(Net-driven Employee Self- Service and Information Environment)

NESSIE, also known as Net-driven Employee Self-Service and Information Environment, is a web enabled information services environment providing individual access for verification and modification of information in many areas of employment including:

• W-4 Form
• Address Change
• Benefits Summary
• Earnings Statement
• Notification of Appointment
• SURS Information and Links

NESSIE is a way for employees to access and change their own personal data.

NESSIE also provides valuable information regarding these areas of employment including policies, forms, and links to outside sites.

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Why do we need NESSIE?

Developed by the Human Resource Management Systems office, NESSIE allows employees access to many aspects of their personnel file information without having to go to HR, Benefits or Payroll offices. This reduces transaction time and allows personnel direct input regarding their personnel data. Additionally, online policies and forms allow employees immediate access to information they need, when they need it.

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Who can use NESSIE?

University of Illinois "current employees" who are on the payroll of the Chicago, Springfield, or Urbana-Champaign campuses. Employees must have a Net-ID and secure password. After you have signed onto NESSIE, you will be asked to set up a pin number. This number will serve as your electronic signature on all NESSIE transactions, so be sure to keep it a secret.

NESSIE contains a "New Hire" section. A temporary id and password is created by the hiring department so that new hire can access this section to complete required post hire transactions. Once the new hire is in the payroll system he/she will be able to access NESSIE as a current employee.

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Where can I find NESSIE?

https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/cf/index.cfm

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When is NESSIE available?

The hours of operation for the NESSIE system are Monday - Saturday from 6:30am - 10:00pm and Sunday from 12:00 (Noon) - 10:00pm. Times outside the hours of operation are reserved for system maintenance that may cause applications within NESSIE to be unavailable.

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What are the software requirements for NESSIE?

In order to access NESSIE, you must use a World Wide Web browser that is:

• secure socket layer (SSL) compliant
• supports Java Script 1.1 and has Java Script enabled
• supports Cookies and has Cookies enabled

Web browsers that have been tested and meet the requirements are:

• Netscape Navigator 3.01 and higher for Windows
• Netscape Navigator 4.01 and higher for Macintosh
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.01 or higher for Windows and Macintosh

For you convenience, the NESSIE Tools Section has these browsers available for you to download.

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How can I get an e-mail address and password to access NESSIE as a Currently Employee?

• You need to be in the Electronic Phonebook. http://www.uic.edu/searchUIC.html.
• You need a Net ID.
• Once you have confirmed the above requirements you may then go to the following link to establish either a MAILSERV or TIGGER account that will provide an e-mail address and password to access NESSIE: https://ness.uic.edu/htbin/autocr.

  If you are uncertain about which type of account will best suit your needs visit the ACCC account information page at the address below:

  http://www.uic.edu/depts/accc/home/ACCTS.html#NEW-ACCTS

1. Note: If you are a UIC employee who has already been set up with a  Medical Center Network account you will not need to create an ACCC account to access NESSIE. You may access NESSIE using your existing Medical Center account.

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How do I use NESSIE?

Go to the web site, choose your campus and log in using your Net-ID and password. Moving around in NESSIE is as easy as clicking on one the categories at the top of the page or one of the sections along the side of the page.

For more information call (312) 413-4848 or e-mail UICHRnessie@uillinois.edu.

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What is DART?

DART, also known as Department Accessible Region for Transactions, is a web-based interface for completing department level Human Resources transactions. DART offers the following applications:

• Academic Vacation/Sick Leave
• Employee Requisition (ER-Card)
• Principle Administrative Position Exemption (PAPE)
• Request for Reclassification
• Employment Center
  • Create/Edit Department Profile
  • View Recruiting Materials/Instructions
  • Post Academic Job Openings
  • Search Applicant Database
  • Retrieve a Civil Service Resume
  • Create NESSIE Access for New Employees
    
    
    

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Why do we need DART?

DART allows these transactions to be completed on line and forwarded through the proper channels electronically. This not only saves time in processing the transaction, it minimizes the chance for lost information. Each time a transaction is forwarded, the sender and the receiver get confirmation notices with the date and time that the request was forwarded. When the request is submitted to HR, it is processed electronically.

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Who can use DART?

Department representatives who traditionally submit these requests will us DART. To submit transactions within DART you must have the appropriate ECOS security level from the Signature Authorization System (SAS). Any department representative can initiate a request, however, only those employees with submitter and approver status through ECOS can submit request to HR for processing. When you submit a request, you will be required to enter your social security number, Campus/College/Department Code and the payroll campus you are on.

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Where can I find DART?

https://hrnet.uihr.uillinois.edu/dart-cf/

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When is DART available?

The hours of operation for the DART system are Monday - Saturday from 6:30am - 10:00pm and Sunday from 12:00 (Noon) - 10:00pm. Times outside the hours of operation are reserved for system maintenance that may cause applications within DART to be unavailable.

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What are the software requirements for DART?

In order to access DART, you must use a World Wide Web browser that is

• Secure socket layer (SSL) compliant
• Supports Java Script 1.1 and has Java Script enabled
• Supports Cookies and has Cookies enabled

Web browsers that have been tested and meet the requirements are:

• Netscape Navigator 3.01 and higher for Windows
• Netscape Navigator 4.01 and higher for Macintosh
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.01 or higher for Windows and Macintosh.

For your convenience, there is a link to the NESSIE Tools Section, where these browsers are available for you to download.

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How do I use DART?

Go to the web site, choose your campus and log in using your Net ID and password. Moving around in DART is as easy as clicking on one of the applications along the side of the page.

For more information call (312) 413-4848 or e-mail UICHR-Dart@uillinois.edu

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What is UOHR?
(Public Accessible Net for Distributed Assistance)

UOHR is the public web presence for Human Resources on all three campuses of the University of Illinois. PANDA includes information about university wide benefits, jobs, labor agreements, policies, and salary classifications. There are also links within UOHR to each campus HR office, where you can find information specific to that individual campus, such as Faculty and Staff handbooks, holiday schedules, communications and staff development offerings.

http://www.uihr.uillinois.edu/

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What is NEWT?
(Navigation for Employee Web Transactions)

NEWT is designed as an interface for completing transactions generated by employees through NESSIE and by departments through DART.

Electronic processing of these transactions means changes made by personnel or departments can be processed more quickly. Additionally, using E-mail, errors or questions regarding these transactions can be forwarded immediately. There is also a reference section within NEWT to provide processing personnel with up to date policies and regulations regarding these transactions.

NEWT is available only to HR, Benefits and Payroll office personnel.

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What is TIGER?
(Transaction Interface for Granting External Requests)

TIGER is an electronic environment that enables external organizations to access selected University of Illinois information regarding the employment status of an employee.

The TIGER verification system allows University employees to establish a temporary personal identification number (PIN) that will allow an outside vendor to view their information. Employees can allow a vendor, for example a mortgage company, immediate access to their employment verification information. This eliminates the waiting period normally associated with submitting such a request through HR. As soon as the employee has established the PIN for a vendor, the information is available to that vendor.

https://hrnet.uihr.uillinois.edu/TIGER/

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What do I need to access a web Application?

UIC employees who need to access a web application (NESSIE, DART, NEWT or UOHR) would need an Enterprise ID and Password.

To obtain your EnterpriseID and set your Password you must log into the Password Reset website at:

https://webprod.admin.uillinois.edu/eas/servlet/EasBluestemReset

If applicable, use your Medical Center Network account. The Net-ID is also published as part of the e-mail address in the UIC online phonebook database. You must have an account to use NESSIE, DART and/or NEWT, a Net-ID to get an account, and be entered into the UIC phonebook to get a Net-ID.

If you are an Extra Help employee, contact your Human Resources Employment Office at (312) 996-0840 to obtain a Logon ID and Password.

If you have questions about Net-IDs, consult Getting a UIC Netid for details or your department's Staff Directory Contact that is listed in the UIC phone book on pages A27-A29. You will need a Netid before an Enterprise ID can be generated.

For help with Enterprise ID's or in generating accounts, find your department's REACH member, or call 3-0003 to talk with consultants in the ACCC Client Services Office.

Note: Make sure that you add "@uic.edu" to your Net-ID. The system will not find you unless the "@uic.edu" is attached.

Example: If your Net-ID is "nessie" then type "nessie@uic.edu" in the Net-ID field. After submitting your Password you will go to the front page of NESSIE.

NESSIE additional access requirement: PIN, this is created within the NESSIE system by the employee.

DART additional access requirement: Requested by Unit Security Contact.

NEWT additional access requirement: This site can only be accessed by HR, Payroll and Benefit Personnel. For more information please contact HRSC at 3-4848.

TIGER additional access requirement: This site should only be accessed by vendors who would like to obtain an employees employment verification. This can only be provided to the vendor if the employee provides the vendor with a pin created in the File Section of NESSIE. A Net-ID and Pswrd is not required to access this site.

UOHR additional access requirement: UOHR is a public site and does not require a Net-ID and Pswrd. The Employment Center in UOHR will require an ID and Pswrd in some of it's sections. The public will be prompted to create a logon id and password. A current employee can use a Net-ID and Pswrd.