Network Account: Each new student is issued a network account (user ID) which contains a maximum of 8 letters. (In most cases, the first initial of the first name followed by the first 7 letters in the last name.) Students are provided with 100MB of space on the network (H:drive) to store files.
Network Passwords: A default password for each account is initially set, but should be changed once the account is in use. Students are encouraged to choose “strong” passwords which contain upper & lower case letters, numeric digits & punctuation, and a minimum of 8 characters. Common password mistakes include using real words, personal info, and family or pet names. Never write down passwords, store online, or share with others.
Computer Network: All campus buildings (including residence halls) are connected to B-W’s gigabit fiber optic network which provides high-speed access to the Internet and Internet2. Any resident student bringing an appropriately configured personal computer to campus can connect directly to the network through active ports located in all resident rooms. Wireless service is available in all academic buildings and residence halls.
E-Mail: A student’s e-mail address is the network account name (user ID) followed by @bw.edu. Students use a web-based e-mail program and are allowed 45MB of space on the network to receive and store e-mail. To access e-mail, go to: http://webmail.bw.edu.
The Interactive Guide to Student Computing: This CD is distributed to all new students. It features step-by-step audio/video tutorials on how to register a computer to the B-W network, access e-mail and network drives, and a wealth of other helpful information. Additional copies of the CD are available at the IT HelpDesk and the B-W Bookstore.
HelpDesk: The B-W HelpDesk (x7000), located at 20 Beech St., is available to answer student computing questions and concerns. The HelpDesk can also perform a variety of fee-charged computer repair services such as cleaning viruses or spyware, re-installs, etc. Students can access the online HelpDesk via the portal to retrieve additional information, tips, and Quick Cards.
Anti-Virus Software: Anti-virus software and available updates are provided to all students free of charge and can be downloaded directly from the network or from the Interactive CD.
Yellow Jacket Portal: The portal is the B-W campus intranet: a customized gateway to all the resources and materials available to B-W students. Each student has the ability to customize a home page with links to resources used most frequently and receive announcements and information specific to his or her participation on campus. Go to: http://www.bw.edu/campus.
Blackboard Learning System: Blackboard is a course management system that faculty members are encouraged to utilize and is part of the Yellow Jacket Portal. It allows instructors and students the ability to distribute, collect, and share materials electronically. Discussion boards and the virtual classroom tools enable dynamic collaboration and communication within the learning environment.
B-W Action Plan and ePortfolio: Students are encouraged to use the B-W Action Plan and ePortfolio for monitoring their academic, social, personal, and professional goals. The tool, located on the Yellow Jacket Portal, will help students to track coursework, experiences, plans, and life!
Online Records & Registration: All students have access to “Web Express,” an online system to register for classes (except first semester freshmen), access records, view schedules, grades, and program evaluation (degree audit) information. Web Express can be launched from the campus portal by using the same login and password as the network account.
Classrooms: Multimedia podiums are present in nearly every classroom on campus. Each provides a networked computer, DVD/CD drive, ceiling-mounted data projector, Internet access, audio-video tools, and laptop connectors.
Computer Labs: There are 35 general-purpose computer labs with network access located across campus. The lab in the Math and Computer Science building is open 24-hours a day. Labs feature MS Office 2007, web-authoring tools, graphic design packages, computer simulations, statistical software, programming languages, and discipline-specific software. The Cyber Café offers Internet access in a coffeehouse setting. The multimedia lab in MCS is for scanning images, audio & video editing, PDF file creation, burning DVDs, streaming media, building web pages, and creating computer animations.
Printing: Each semester, full-time students are given a $25.00 printing allowance for the B-W computer labs. Each black & white sheet printed is charged at .05/page and color printing is .40/page. Duplex printing (both sides of a sheet) is available in some labs and counts as only one page. A declining balance is kept as printing is utilized throughout the semester. Students can monitor their print usage by selecting the “My B-W Printing Activity Report” module in the Yellow Jacket portal.
Telephone Service: Students must bring a corded analog or cordless telephone for use in residential facilities. Phones must be 900 Mhz, 5.8 Ghz, or 2.4 Ghz (“digital” DSS or FHSS.) Rooms are equipped with telephone jacks. Unlimited local calling and individual voicemail accounts are provided. Long distance service is not provided and must be made from personal cell phones or with calling cards.
File Sharing, Music or Video Downloads: Students should be aware of the significant security risks associated with Peer-To-Peer (file sharing) applications, including viruses which can cause irretrievable loss of data. Furthermore, B-W, in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), will take action against alleged copyright infringements (unauthorized downloading or distribution of copyrighted materials) that occurs from a computer connected to the campus network.
Misuse of Facilities and Services: Students are expected to refrain from activities that are illegal, destructive, harassing, or reduce the ability of other members to make use of the shared electronic facilities. Consequences for misuse can result in restricted access, termination of the use of the electronic facilities, or more severe penalties.
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