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University Information Technologies (UNIT) is comprised of 9
divisions and is located in 5 locations on campus.
What UNIT Does
UNIT maintains the University-wide computing infrastructure for
academic and administrative use, utilizing SUN Microsystems platform and
running the SUN Solaris operating system, and Windows operating system on 100+ servers throughout campus. All central and
distributed computers and about 8000+ workstations and other devices are
connected to the campus network, providing each user with access to any
computing resource.
Every faculty and staff member has a PC or laptop
connected to the campus network. Phone, cable, and high speed data
connectivity is extended to all residence hall rooms. Citrix and Secure
Remote Access Service facilitate access to network and World Wide Web
resources from off-campus locations.
UNIT also operates
videoconferencing and multi-media facilities in Tolentine and provides
academic software applications, delivered over the network using Citrix.
The University websites are designed, maintained and managed by UNIT
staff. The Novasis online student information system, and Banner
administrative system are maintained and managed by UNIT staff.
UNIT Computer Labs
In addition to many college and department-specific computing labs,
UNIT manages two public student labs, located in Mendel and Tolentine,
equipment in Falvey Library, Connelly Center and Mendel lounges, and
Donahue Hall, totaling over 170 workstations. The labs are open 18-24
hours a day, with consultants on duty to assist students. All computers
support general-purpose applications, such as word processing,
spreadsheets, graphics, and data base management systems (Microsoft
Office XP suite), plus course-specific software.
User Support and the Tech Zone
The TechZone, located in Vasey Hall, assists
students with University-promoted laptop computers and other PCs.
Technical support is complemented by Web-based documentation. The use of
the University owned/managed computing, information, and network
resources is governed by policies included in the Student Handbook and
accessible on the University's Web site.
In addition to the TEchZone, UNIT
operates the University Help Desk, located in Vasey Hall, and provides
technical support and service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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User-IDs and Passwords
User-ID's and passwords are assigned to students,
faculty and staff prior to their
arrival on campus, and provide access to email, the Web, and other student-designated
computing resources.
Web Tools
All students and employees receive a personal
Web site and email account. A
personalized portal,
Novasis, gives them access to course schedules,
course-related materials, e-learning tools, and employee information such as vacation
and
parking registration. It also allows students to perform most
administrative functions, such as
registration or grade-lookup on the Web.
Training & Workshops
UNIT offers a wide range of non-credit seminars that cover
supported software packages as well as general computing and
technology issues. The UNIT section of the University's publication
Blueprints keeps the user community informed about new developments,
upcoming seminars, and other general computing and network topics.
University Card Office
The University Card Office provides students with a smart card (WildCard)
that functions as a meal-plan card, library card, access card to dorms,
classrooms, and labs, and a debit card for purchases on-campus and at
selected off-campus stores. Also, through the University's affiliation
with a bank, it serves as an ATM card.
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