OCIO manages Ohio State's Learning Management solution, which is also known as Carmen. Carmen provides a set of integrated web course tools that can be used to supplement a class taught mostly face-to-face or can be used to teach a course entirely at a distance online. Carmen provides various optional tools which facilitate learning and communication, including discussion boards, online grade posting, and online quizzes.

To access Ohio State's Learning Management System, visit: Carmen. Your Ohio State username and password is required for log in.

•  Technical and on-going support

• Web based management tool to:
  • Manage Your Course
  • Share Course Materials
  • Communicate with Your Class
  • Create Assignments
  • Grade and Assess Student Learning

The following optional services can be also be requested:

Reporting services beyond the standard tools when more information is needed can be requested. This includes collating and aggregating user data and, in special cases, discovering data about an individual's use of Carmen.

eReserves provides a way to share library electronic reserves – which often have copyright restrictions – with only those students who should see them.

Custom Workshops: can be requested by OSU departments and colleges. Workshops are held during Weeks 3-9 of any quarter or during the longer breaks after summer and autumn quarters. (Please note, sessions must occur between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)

Carmen Affiliates: Staff and faculty at Ohio State whose responsibilities include instructional design, technical support, or course coordination can apply to become Carmen Affiliates. Carmen Affiliates receive specially-created roles within Carmen courses that allow them to better perform their jobs. Affiliates are also consulted on decisions regarding eLearning support at Ohio State.

Public Utilities: provides a collection of web-based tools for working with courses served through Carmen; participation in the Carmen Affiliate Program is required.

There is currently no charge for use of this service.

OSU faculty, staff, and students

Carmen For Instructional Use: At least 6 weeks before the start of the quarter, blank course shells complete with a class roster and a set of course tools, are automatically created in Carmen for every course in the Registrar's Master Schedule. Instructors choose if and when to activate the shell for student access. To request an academic course shell before its scheduled creation, email: carmen@osu.edu with details about the quarter to be offered, department and course number. To learn more about activating a course shell, visit: Activate Course Shell.

Carmen For Other University Purposes: Carmen space is also available upon request for other University purposes, including hosting discussions or content for committees, research teams, or departments. To request space on Carmen, visit: Request Carmen Space

For information concerning request of optional services:

• Reporting Services
• eReserves
• Custom Workshops
• Carmen Affiliate Program
• Public Utilities

Technical support for academic courses takes priority over Carmen space requests and support, especially during peak use times at the start and end of each quarter.

All users must have active OSU internet usernames (lastname.#) in order to access Carmen. However, faculty may request sponsored guest accounts for participants not affiliated with OSU. For more information, visit: Requesting Guest Accounts

In the interest of system and support resources, we reserve the right to determine if requests for Carmen space and use of the JOIN feature can be fulfilled.