NameCoach
Johns Hopkins University offers students the ability to use NameCoach to voice record the preferred pronunciation of their names, and clarify the pronouns people should use to refer to them within select university systems.
Faculty and staff can use the NameCoach recordings to more easily learn the preferred pronunciation of student names by listening to the playback of the audio recordings in the systems listed below.
Recording your name pronunciation in JHU Systems
Students can record the pronunciation of their names in Canvas LMS and in SIS. Only one recording is required, as the recorded name will be available for playback within both systems, as well as other supported university systems as they are added to the NameCoach service in the future.
To record a name in Canvas
Click here to access step-by-step instructions.
To record a name in the Student Information System (SIS)
- Log into https://sis.jhu.edu/
- Select the “Personal Info” menu item and then “General Information”
- Click on [record name] as indicated in the image below
- Follow the instructions on the NameCoach recording tool page. Please note that you can choose to record your name using the microphone on your computer, or have the NameCoach service call you at the phone number you specify to record your name using your phone.
Systems Supporting NameCoach
These systems support name recording, playback or both.
| System Name | Supports Recording, Playback or Both |
|---|---|
| Canvas LMS | Both |
| Student Information System (SIS) | Both |
| CoursePlus (SPH) - coming soon | Both |
| LookUp | Playback |
Help & Troubleshooting
If you are having issues with your recording, use NameCoach’s Troubleshooting Your Recording page. If these solutions do not solve the issue you’re experiencing, contact NameCoach at [email protected].
JHU reserves the right to remove a name recording for any reason, including misrepresentation or the use of inappropriate, offensive or derogatory language.