The Office of Information
Technology is responsible for introducing new technological mediated processes
into the everyday University educational life, while supporting its mission
and values.IT serves both the administrative and academic life of the institution;
students, faculty, and staff.
Information
Technology offers student, faculty, and staff support of computer facilities
through a wide range of services including hardware repairs; software problem
resolution; and training for teaching, learning and research.
The campus supports 25 campus-wide
labs for student use with more than 525 computers.These labs offer free LaserJet printing services
and a wide range of software. All dormitory rooms are connected to
the network with more than 1,000 computers currently in use.There are approximately 5,000 ports available with more than 1,700 computers
for staff and faculty.
Every member of the campus community has an account on the university-wide integrated
E-mail system with a web interface. Students
have the ability to access their grades, registration, financial aid, account
status, class schedules, and job bank listings through the Student Information
System (SIS).
Most classrooms are wired with at least two network connections
for faculty, staff and student access. Twenty-seven
smart classrooms connected to the Internet include a high-resolution projection
overhead digital projector and screen. Four
classrooms are equipped with projection units and a network connection at
every seat. The Educational Technology
Department and School of Professional Accountancy require students to have
laptops.
The Campus and the University Connectivity vision is to provide easy access
anytime anywhere and the introduction of wireless communication has been an
ongoing IT commitment.Wireless is available
around campus in most essential locations.
The campus prides itself on its beautiful grounds and sprawling fields.To allow students to enjoy the beauty while
enriching the academic experience, the Great Lawn has been included in the wireless
project, so that learning can occur outdoors.
