Orientation 2012 Longwood University: Where Technology Meets Tradition
User Support Services Provides technical support to students, faculty, staff in the following areas: Provides technical support to students, faculty, staff in the following areas: -Telecommunications -Telecommunications -Hardware & Software -Hardware & Software -Networking -Networking -Laptop Program Support -Laptop Program Support -RTA Program -RTA Program
The RTA Program
RTA Program 18 RTA Resident Technology Associates 18 RTA Resident Technology Associates Among the most skilled in technology on campus Among the most skilled in technology on campus Provide technical support in residence halls nights and weekends. First point of contact for Provide technical support in residence halls nights and weekends. First point of contact for student laptop issues. student laptop issues. Technology boot camp Technology boot camp Strategically located in the residence Strategically located in the residence halls. halls.
RTA Program Compensated with a scholarship of room and board. Compensated with a scholarship of room and board. There are certain requirements - GPA 2.5 Minimum -Good standing with the University -Limited time away from campus -Maintain technical abilities
Communications & Technology Services Manages Longwood’s Network, Telecommunications System, and Billing
Telephone Service Longwood owns and maintains the telephone system Telephone service is available by request for all students living in residence halls (NOT Longwood owned apartments). To place a work order to have your phone activated please contact the Help Desk AFTER you arrive on campus.
Telephone Service Students can bring a telephone of choice. Students can bring a telephone of choice. One line per room. One line per room. Roommates share one telephone number. Roommates share one telephone number. Telephone numbers are specific to the room. If you change rooms, your number will change. Telephone numbers are specific to the room. If you change rooms, your number will change. Features include: Conference calling (up to 3 people on the line), Call Transfer, Call waiting (incoming calls from off campus) Features include: Conference calling (up to 3 people on the line), Call Transfer, Call waiting (incoming calls from off campus) Refer to the online technology handbook for instructions on utilizing the features Refer to the online technology handbook for instructions on utilizing the features
Voice Mail Longwood offers voice mail. Longwood offers voice mail. One mailbox per room. One mailbox per room. Instructions on setting up and using the voice mail will be included in the online technology handbook. Instructions on setting up and using the voice mail will be included in the online technology handbook.
Each student will have an account. Each student will have an account. Students will receive a letter with their e- mail address Students will receive a letter with their e- mail address address consists of address consists of
Live Mail Access Live Mail at: Access Live Mail at: Full Service Full Service Outlook Web Access Outlook Web Access 10 GB Quota 10 GB Quota Shared Calendar Shared Calendar
MyLongwood Customizable web portal available to all students, faculty, and staff Customizable web portal available to all students, faculty, and staff Registration, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, etc. Registration, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, etc. Announcements, News, Calendars, Groups, Blackboard, , etc. Announcements, News, Calendars, Groups, Blackboard, , etc.
CYPHIR CYPHIR LancerNet Password Change LancerNet Password Change ALL students should register with CYPHIR ALL students should register with CYPHIR
Cable TV All rooms are equipped with basic cable TV service All rooms are equipped with basic cable TV service Students should bring a cable ready TV and appropriate cables Students should bring a cable ready TV and appropriate cables
Internet Access Each student has a network connection available in their room. Each student has a network connection available in their room. The primary goal of Longwood’s network is to support the academic mission of the University. The primary goal of Longwood’s network is to support the academic mission of the University.
Internet Connectivity A network cable will be needed to connect to the Internet in residence hall rooms. Cables can be purchased at our bookstore or a computer store of choice RJ45 to RJ45 A network cable will be needed to connect to the Internet in residence hall rooms. Cables can be purchased at our bookstore or a computer store of choice RJ45 to RJ45 Wireless network available Wireless network available
The Longwood Student Laptop Initiative
The Student Technology Solution Each of our Dell Laptops have the following features: 4 Yr Warranty (Next Business Day) 4 Yr Warranty (Next Business Day) Microsoft Windows7 Microsoft Windows7 On-Board Wireless On-Board Wireless
The Student Technology Solution Longwood maintains loaner pool Longwood maintains loaner pool Longwood technicians are Dell Certified Longwood technicians are Dell Certified Dell provides 4-year, next-day warranty guarantee Dell provides 4-year, next-day warranty guarantee
Dell Complete Care Warranty
The Dell Student Technology Solution Latitude E6420 $1, ” HD LED Display Intel Core i5 Processor 320GB Hard Drive 2GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM 8X DVD+/-RW Drive Latitude E6220 $1, ” HD LED Display Intel Core i5 Processor 250GB Hard Drive 4GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM 8X DVD+/-RW Drive Latitude E6320 $1, ” HD LED Display Intel Core i3 Processor 250GB Hard Drive 2GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Longwood & Apple Apple Certified Repair Technician on staff a the Computer Repair Center Apple Certified Repair Technician on staff a the Computer Repair Center 3 Year Apple Care Warranty 3 Year Apple Care Warranty OS X 10.7 Lion OS X 10.7 Lion
The Apple Student Technology Solution ” Macbook Pro $1, GHz Intel Dual-core i5 4GB RAM 500GB Hard Drive 3 Year AppleCare Warranty 17” Macbook Pro $2, GHz Intel Quad-core i7 8GB RAM 750GB Hard Drive 3 Year AppleCare Warranty 15” Macbook Pro $1, GHz Intel Quad -core i7 4GB RAM 500GB Hard Drive 3 Year AppleCare Warranty 15” Macbook Pro -Graphic Design & Photography Bundle Recommendation Specifically for Those Students $ GHz Intel Quad -core i7 4GB RAM 500GB Hard Drive 3 Year AppleCare Warranty
Software Purchases Longwood students can take advantage of special pricing on software packages such as Microsoft Office Professional (PC and Mac), Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc. via Longwood students can take advantage of special pricing on software packages such as Microsoft Office Professional (PC and Mac), Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc. viahttp://
INFORMATION SECURITY
What is Acceptable Use? Taking responsibility Taking responsibility Respecting others Respecting others –Rights –Privacy Protecting Yourself Protecting Yourself Reporting misuse Reporting misuse
Acceptable Use You are responsible for all activity originating from your LancerNet ID or from any computer you register You are responsible for all activity originating from your LancerNet ID or from any computer you register –Only register network devices that belong to you –You may not register the following network devices: »routers »hubs »switches »wireless access points
Acceptable Use You must respect intellectual property rights (e.g., as reflected in licenses and copyrights): You must respect intellectual property rights (e.g., as reflected in licenses and copyrights): –uploading and downloading copyrighted works without the copyright owner's permission is illegal –You may be liable for the illegal activity occurring on your computer
Acceptable Use You must respect: You must respect: –The rights of others to privacy –Individuals' rights to be free of intimidation, harassment and unwarranted annoyance
Acceptable Use Protect yourself on social media sites Protect yourself on social media sites Protect yourself from phishing scams Protect yourself from phishing scams –IITS will never ask you for your password Protecting your computing device: Protecting your computing device: –For PC users: –For Mac users: –For Handheld users:
“Un”acceptable Use Reporting Misuse Reporting Misuse Reported Misuse Reported Misuse –Referred to the Office of Student Conduct & Integrity for disciplinary action –Network access may be suspended or permanently revoked
Contact us for further information : (434) 395-HELP (434) 395-HELP Frank Moore – Vice President/Chief Information Officer Kim Redford – Director, User Support Services This presentation is available on the Longwood Web site at: