LABS

I.T.S. continues to operate most of the labs and computer classrooms on campus, including the premier Atrium and Wolfe facilities which are open 15 hours a day and weekends with over 400 PC’s, MAC’s, and SUN’s.

Computer upgrades and centralized printing

This year, many PC’s were replaced with upgraded models. New high-speed centralized laser printers were installed to save operating costs and make printout distribution more accurate and efficient.

Disability Support

I.T.S. continues to act as the primary provider of support and access to computer resources for users with disabilities. Our Disability Support Specialist not only maintains our own extensive array of specialized systems, but also assists the Library, the Goldstein Center, and any other such needs.

Video Conferencing

I.T.S. continues to facilitate numerous seminars and videoconferencing events in our state-of-the-art videoconferencing multimedia classroom. This year, an upgraded system was installed and many changes were made to the facility to enhance the teaching environment such as: new entrances, new lighting, extra phone and fax lines, and additional feedback monitors for the presenter.

Lab Reservation System

Final work is now being done on a new computerized reservation system which will allow for centralized control, tracking, and logging of usage at all of the college’s major open access labs, including the Library Café. The interface will allow for bar code scanning of student ID cards to speed entry and seat assignment. The system will also include many new features such as student alerts, automatic time monitoring, logging of all accesses for statistical review. The system will store data for all campus labs in a centralized SQL database.