Calvin Information Technology

Calvin Information Technology provides computing, printing, copying, telephone and cable television services to the Calvin College community. For help with any of these services please contact the HelpDesk at 526-8555 or helpdesk@calvin.edu.

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Are you a Calvin student?

Looking to buy a new computer to bring to Calvin?

As a Calvin student you are entitled to discounts from various technology vendors. Before buying a new computer please check Calvin's Personal Technology Purchase Programs page and be sure the computer meets the Hardware and Software requirements for the 2008-2009 school year.

Don't buy antivirus software. We give it to you FREE

If you plan to use ResNet (high-speed internet connection from Calvin dorms and apartments) you must have Symantec Endpoint 11 installed on your computer. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE Symantec Endpoint or any other antivirus software. Calvin offers Symantec FREE OF CHARGE to all Calvin College students and other antivirus software must be removed in order for Symantec Endpoint to properly protect your computer.

General technology information for students

Faculty and staff summer technology workshops and LunchBytes

CIT’s Teaching and Learning Team offers a variety of technology learning opportunities, including faculty development workshops, general technology workshops and LunchBytes, throughout the year. All Calvin faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Faculty Workshops are designed to teach faculty and instructors how to use available educational technologies as well as discuss the academic and pedagogical issues involved with effective implementation. These workshops may include a combination of discussion, collaboration, and “hands-on” training, and are typically 2 - 2 1/2 hours in length. Pre-registration is required.

Technology Workshops are designed to teach participants how to use the most commonly utilized software here on campus, including MS Office, GroupWise and Dreamweaver. These workshops are “hands-on,” and scheduled periodically throughout the year, with most of the workshops being offered at least once during the summer months. Technology workshops are typically 2 - 2 1/2 hours in length. Pre-registration is required.

LunchBytes are offered during the lunch hour and are designed to quickly present software other educational technologies. LunchBytes usually include a demonstration, but may also include some discussion and/or collaboration depending upon the topic. They are designed to be casual, and we welcome the sharing of ideas. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch—whether a brown bag or something from one of the dining areas on campus—and view the presentation while enjoying their lunch. LunchBytes are typically 50 minutes in length.

Widescreen Monitors

Any Calvin employee receiving a new computer will be receiving a widescreen display. Widescreen display can cause problems with PowerPoint presentations. Please see Wide screen Display Frequently Asked Questions

Faculty and Staff Students

News from The I.T. Connection

View The I.T. Connection

Faculty & Staff Quick Links

General technology information for faculty and staff

CIT dates that are important to the faculty and staff of Calvin College.

Faculty Checklist: What faculty need to think about before teaching classes

Moving offices and/or changing departments (Please read this information BEFORE you physically move to your new office.)

Request new accounts: If you have new faculty or staff coming to your department don't forget to request IT (computer and telephone) accounts. CIT requires 5 business days to process these requests.

Add someone to your KV course

Reserve the "Clickers" (classroom performance system)

Submit a T&L Project proposal

 

 

New Hardware and Software requirements for 2008-2009

New hardware and software requirements are available for the 2008-2009 school year.


Ruckus

Calvin has partnered with Ruckus to provide Calvin students free & legal music downloads.

Student Quick Links

General technology information for admitted students

*Activate Your Novell Account

Check Your Print Accounting Balance

Your Technology and Activities Fee - what does it cover?

Computer Hardware/Software Requirements for ResNet and CalvinWireless (Fall 2008 - Summer 2009) What you need to know before bringing a computer to campus.

Free antivirus software
Symantec Endpoint is available for download to all Calvin College students.

Student Network Services: Connecting your computer to ResNet and Wireless

Your IT accounts