Information Technology @ Colgate Unversity

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Colgate University is committed to the use of advanced information technology in support of teaching, research, and student learning. To enhance the academic environment, Colgate University has invested in a number of information technology resources including, state-of-the art general use and discipline – aligned computer labs: Internet and high-speed campus network connections; technology-enhanced services; high performance computing services; course management systems; multimedia development support; and access to a wide variety of commercial and course specific software.

Colgate University’s computing environment is a community effort and the value of these systems depends on how they are used. Information technology is transforming most academic fields of study at Colgate and forms an important part of the campus culture and community. The Student Technology Resource Center (SOURCe) takes great pride in providing reliable high-speed networking and friendly help desk services to help ensure your academic success and enrich your Colgate experience. SOURCe also believes that the teaching and learning of technology takes place outside the requirements of coursework, with students learning actively from each other. To foster this learning community and spirit of independent inquiry, Colgate University supports a diverse and comparatively open computing environment. As is so often the case, with this freedom comes increased responsibility. Internet security and Internet crime are important issues at Colgate University, as elsewhere. Unfortunately, some students forget that basic values and common sense also apply to cyber space. For example, some students, who would never dream of shoplifting, steal hundreds of dollars of worth of copyrighted online materials and then seem surprised when faced with criminal charges. Others, who would never leave their car unlocked with the keys in the ignition, causally forget to log out of workstations on the network. Unfortunately, the thoughtless or malicious actions of a few can affect the whole university’s computing environment and many of those who use it. This guide will help you learn how to take the simple precautions needed to ensure you computing experience at Colgate University is enriched.