Tulane University: Student Resources and Student Life
2008-2009 Academic Year
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To find out more about the CSC visit http://careers.tulane.edu, stop by the CSC
offices in the Collins C. Diboll Complex, or call at 504-865-5107.
Tulane's Technology Services supports the mission of the university by providing
enabling technologies for teaching, learning, research, and institutional
management to the faculty, staff and students of Tulane University. Technology
Services provides this support by maintaining and expanding the wired and
wireless data and telecommunications networks, supporting and enhancing central
administrative software systems, developing new Web-enabled applications,
helping and instructing members of the community in using their desktop
computers, and assisting faculty with instructional content development. Detailed
descriptions of the services provided are available at the Technology Services
website: http://tis.tulane.edu. Services of specific interest to students are:
Technology Accounts
All current students are eligible for Tulane technology accounts. This account
provides access to e-mail services and central UNIX servers. Students must have
a Tulane technology account to access on-line course materials in Blackboard.
Web Pages for Students
Students can create and maintain their own websites on a server called
StudentWeb. StudentWeb is maintained and administered by students. A Tulane
technology account is required to obtain access to StudentWeb.
Network Access
Students can access the Tulane University network in several ways. Residential
students have access to the wired Ethernet network in their residence hall rooms;
there is one Ethernet port per student in each room. All faculty, staff, and students
have access to the Tulane Wireless network. Additionally, a dial-up network is
available for students who live off campus. More information is available at the
Technology Services website.
Support Services
Support for any technology issue is available to students at the Tulane Help Desk
at 8888 on the Uptown Campus, 8-8888 on the Health Sciences Center campus or
off-campus at 1-866-276-1428. Support analysts are available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
Computer Labs and Kiosks
Technology Services maintains computer labs and kiosks for student use in the
Richardson Building and several residence halls. Information on the hours of
operation and software available can be found on the Technology Services
website.