USF 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - USF St. Petersburg - Pages 257-258
Web Site: http://www.stpt.usf.edu/docs/lab/index.html
Student Helpdesk: BAY 228, phone: (727) 873-4551
USF St. Petersburg Open-Use Computer Lab: BAY 226, phone: (727) 873-4551
Dialup Document Web Site: www.acomp.usf.edu/access.html
Web Email Access: https://mailbox.acomp.usf.edu/
The Office of Campus Computing at USF St. Petersburg is responsible for all functions that involve voice, computing, and data communication services. The St. Petersburg Regional Data Center (SPRDAC) and Campus Computing Services (CCS) are part of the Office of Campus Computing and support these functions. The Office of Campus Computing is also involved in the planning and implementation of the information technology necessary to support the evolution of USF as a major research institution and the development of academic programs that require technology.
Campus Computing Services (CCS) provides services in direct support of instruction and research for students and faculty. CCS provides the resources and support necessary for faculty to bring technology into the classroom. Student support services are provided through the CCS Help Desk and open-use computer labs. Walk-in assistance for computer questions is available. All USF St. Petersburg students are provided with a NetID and email account. Registered students can obtain automatically generated NetID and email accounts and passwords at https://una.acomp.usf.edu.
Desktop computers, printers, and other associated equipment are maintained in open-use computer labs at USF St. Petersburg to enable students, faculty, and staff access to the network and provide processing support. Other services include phone support, on-line help, and tutorials. The open-use computer labs provide significant hours of access, normally six days (72 hours) a week.
Classroom Technology Resources (CTR), a division of Campus Computing Services, was established to support the computer technology needs of USF St. Petersburg faculty and students in a classroom setting. CTR provides the computing resources necessary for instructors to enhance the learning experience of all USF St. Petersburg students. Each campus classroom is equipped with adjustable lighting, an Internet connected Dell Optiplex computer with CD/DVD, Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, a VCR, and a large screen multimedia presentation monitor.
The St. Petersburg Regional Data Center (SPRDAC) is a division within the Office of Campus Computing, and its support staff consists of Systems and Network Support, Hardware Repair and the SPRDAC Computer Store. SPRDAC operates as a computing utility, and provides the primary computing support for USF St. Petersburg and other agencies. SPRDAC administers the servers that are home to USF St. Petersburg Web services, telephone services, voice mail, applications software, print services, faculty/staff file storage, and administrative applications. For more information see http://www.stpt.usf.edu/docs/lab/sprdac.html.
The SPRDAC site includes:
SPRDAC is also responsible for the management and operation of STPnet, the campus-wide Backbone Network providing access to research facilities on campus and the world. STPnet is based on Ethernet technology, and SPRDAC is responsible for monitoring, cabling and its design. This switched network operates at speeds of over one billion bits per second and provides the infrastructure to transport vast amounts of information, voice, graphics and video needed to achieve institutional goals and position USF St. Petersburg as a major research institution.
The SPRDAC Computer Store was formed within the Office of Campus Computing as the authorized Dell reseller for USF St. Petersburg and provides departments, faculty, staff, and students with computers at the lowest possible cost. SPRDAC Hardware Repair provides Dell authorized warranty, upgrade, and repair services. All of the information concerning the computer store, including current products and pricing, can be found at: http://www.stpt.usf.edu/docs/lab/dell/acc_ret.htm.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2007
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