“I'm a firm believer in getting students out of the classroom and into experiences in nature. If students get out of their element, in a new place that stimulates their senses, that's where the best learning happens.”
Natural Sciences Assistant Professor Nick Baer
Information Resources publishes instructions for connecting student computers to our network and for installing college-provided software. These instructions are available on our website and, where applicable, distributed to Resident Advisors and Directors on paper.
We do support:
• Connection and troubleshooting of your dorm room Ethernet port.
• Installation of Microsoft Office Professional
• Installation of NOD32 Antivirus System
• Installation of Spy Sweeper anti-spyware/adware software
• Access to college course-related software such as Blackboard on college-owned computers
• Access to Colby-Sawyer College’s required email, in order to send and receive communications relevant to academic and administrative issues.
We do not support:
Computer Hardware:
• Any hardware issues on your system, such as printers, scanners, drives, video, sound, etc.
Computer Software:
• Software issues not related to college distributed software (as listed above).
• Operating system failures.
• Problems or crashes caused by viruses or "junkware" that may have been installed from the internet.
• Personal applications such as instant messaging software, fax applications, digital camera imaging software, etc.
We do not permit:
• Specialized hardware such as wireless hubs, access points, switches, etc.
• Any hardware or software which may compromise the college network.
• Network access by anyone other than Colby-Sawyer College users.
• Sharing of user account information.
Recommendations:
Students are responsible for the health of their computer systems. This includes:
• maintaining manufacturer’s service warranty agreements.
• keeping antivirus software up-to-date.
• maintaining operating system updates and patches.
• refraining from downloading and installing questionable software.
