What is CalShare?
CalShare (SharePoint Online) is a specialized collaboration platform that includes site dashboard and tools for users to centrally share and manage documents, calendars, tasks, and events.
Best Uses for CalShare?
CalShare is a good solution when you:
- Have long-term project management needs
- Need to store sensitive data UC P4 Data (formerly UCB PL 2 data)
- Would like wiki, dashboard, and workflow functionality
- Want to take advantage of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project integration
Who can use CalShare?
CalShare/Sharepoint is available for departmental collaboration, departmental intranet websites, and low-volume P4 data storage and collaboration. Individuals seeking cloud storage should refer to Box or Google Shared Drives. Individuals storing P1-P3 research data should contact Research IT for a consultation.
How do I Request a CalShare Site?
Please complete this form to request a CalShare site. someone will reply to you within 3-5 days.
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At a Glance
Key benefits:
- Variety of functionality for creating, managing, and building web sites for projects and teams
- Robust file storage features for long-term project management
- Ability to configure user access levels and permissions within sites
- Dashboard and wiki functionality
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Integration with Microsoft Office and Project products
Specific features:
- Approved for UC P4 Data (formerly UCB PL 2 data)*
- Data encrypted in transit
- Free
Eligibility:
- Faculty
- Staff
- UCPath Affiliates
*CalShare is acceptable for institutional data classified as "critical," including certain personally identifiable human subject data. Please visit the Security website for detailed information related to acceptable data use for UC P4 (formerly UCB PL2) data.