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Welcome to the College's Information Technology Group

Here is what you need to know about the computing environment in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

General Computing

• Make the college web page your home to connect with resources in the college and the university. From here you can link to your departments, find a career, enter the university portal and more. Visit our Center's page to keep up to date with technology in the college.

• Your eID will play an increasingly significant role of your in your academic life.

• The Center for Information Technology group is located in Shepardson 227 and is part of the Dean's office.

• The Center manages systems in Shepardson, Plant Sciences, Animal Sciences, Clark (3rd floor, B wing east), NESB (1st floor, A wing and 3rd floor, B wing), Weed Research Facility, the Insectary, the Plant Environmental and Research Center (PERC) and ARDEC. The LAN in these buildings is robust and provides excellent intranet as well as internet connectivity.

• The Center manages a solid, supplementary wireless network throughout all the primary college buildings (Shepardson, Plant Sciences, Animal Sciences, Clark and NESB).

• The center provides desktop support to student labs, staff and faculty.

• The college has a site license for the Symantec anti-virus. The program and updates are free to students, staff and faculty affiliated with the college. It is critical that all computers that come into contact with our network be protected.

What does a new student need to know about computing at CSU?

1. The university (and college) is primarily a PC world. There are Apple computers, however, they account for a very small percentage on campus and in the college.

2. Hardware and software recommendations deliberated by technology directors from around the university annually and may be viewed on the University web site.

3. The Software Cellar (located in the Lory Student Center) sells computer systems and software - checkout their prices.

4. Additionally anyone affiliated with the university may purchase computers using the state contract. (Select here for more information). Use these contacts to help guide your decision. The college and university primarily buy Gateway/Dell.

5. If you are buying a computer, a laptop system is preferred.

   • Most of the university has a supplemental wireless network in place (map). (Select for more information).
   • Faculty continue to use technology in their classroom instruction at an increasing rate. Freshman entering today may immediately find their laptops very useful in a classroom.
   • If you decide on a laptop, buy a good carrying case. Falling laptops from broken straps or zippers accounts for significant laptops loss.