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Information Technology

The Department of Information Technology
IT Service Areas

IT Service Areas
Administrative Computing
CampusVUE Administrative System
Academic Computing Services
User Services/Central Computing Services Operations
Networking and Telecommunications Support Services
Library Information Systems
Media Services
Equipment Reservations

Administrative Computing

CampusVue/CampusOnline Administrative System (Student Information System- SIS)

Administrative System (CampusVue/Campus Online) deals with students' information and academic records. It includes degree audits, schedules, final grades, etc.

  • Registration and other academic information
  • Student Services
  • Student Accounts
  • Financial Information Systems
  • Application Development
  • Enrollment Management Information (Admissions)
  • Financial Aid
  • Academic Records (Registration, Degree Audit, Advising, etc.)

Academic Computing Services

  • Desktop Computing
  • Laptop Computing
  • Learning/Teaching
  • Training
  • Computing Facilities Management
  • Technical Support and Management
  • Local Area Network (LAN) Services
  • Computer Repair Services

Academic Computing Technology includes the implementation of technology across the curriculum, a strategy used to ensure appropriate and effective use of technology. Technical competency requirements will encourage students and faculty to develop appropriate skills and knowledge by emphasizing technology-assisted education.

User Services/Central Computing Services Operations

  • Data Center Operations
  • Helpdesk Operations
  • Security and Business Continuity
  • Email: An official e-mail address is assigned to students, faculty and staff. The email server is Microsoft Exchange 2003 with Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Microsoft Outlook Web Access as the mail clients.
  • Computer Lab
  • Nursing (SimMan) Lab

Networking and Telecommunications Support Services

  • Data Network
  • Video Network
  • User Support
  • Network Access
  • Service Delivery
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Network Support

Note: Wired and Wireless Networks are available for faculty, staff, and students. Students are allowed to bring their laptops with wireless cards installed and configured.

Library Information Systems

  • Library Professional System
  • Reference/Research Databases
  • Online Resources
  • Interlibrary Loan System (Ariel)
  • Workstations and Equipment Installation and Maintenance
  • Technical Support

Lifelong Learning

An overarching goal of the College’s technology initiatives is to promote education for a lifetime, by providing students the skill sets and tool kits that enable lifelong learning, and by developing new programs to meet the evolving training needs of the workplace.

This Strategic Plan presents the IT vision, mission, strategic goals, and operational plans for the next five years, which, in concert with other College information technology providers, will enable the College to achieve its goals and attain world-class status.

Media Services

The Department of Information Technology is responsible for the college Media Services Unit. The IT staff members perform the duties of Media Services activities by providing users training on how to use the equipment and keeping track of the equipment check as part of the daily routine.

Equipment Reservations

Information Services maintains all Media Services equipment including digital cameras, laptop computers, TVs, VCRs, video projectors, and DVDs. Training and instructions are provided on how to use the equipment. IT staff are available to provide technical support to all users.

Equipment reservation is done through the MediTech online system, via e-mail and phone systems. IT encourages users to make reservation 3 to 4 days prior to using the equipment to avoid confusion.

If you need more information on how to reserve equipment, please call the Help Desk. You can reach us at 708-763-3070, ext 3070.

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