New Student Orientation To Campus Technology

Goshen College offers a wide variety of technology services to members of the GC community. This document highlights services you, as a new student, should be aware of.

Your Username and Password

You have username/password access to a variety of network services and software applications. You can change your password whenever you want. Keeping it a secret helps safeguard your personal information (identity info, documents, e-mail) and helps keep the broader campus network safe and secure.

Lab Computing

There are two public student computer labs on campus. The main lab is Schertz Computer Center (SCC) in the basement of the Union Building. Computers in the room UN004 adjoining the Schertz lab contain Apple iMacs capable of running either Macintosh or Windows 7. Staff and/or Student Technology Assistants (STAs) are on duty most days from 8am - 10pm to help you with computing problems or questions. SCC is handicapped accessible. Library Lab is located in the Library Reference Room and is open the same hours as the Library.

Printing

There are regional laser printers and multi-function printer/copiers placed throughout campus which you can use for printing. There is also a print queue called "campus-copier" that you can print to and then log onto any campus multi-function printer/copier to print your jobs. Laser printers are available in both the Schertz and the Library labs.  Students receive $15 of free printing at the beginning of each semester and $7.50 for the May term.  Students must purchase additional print credit from the ITS Help Desk if they run out of print credit before the end of a semester.  For students, laser printing costs 10 cents per page, color printing costs 25 cents per page.  Both the Schertz Computing Center and the Library also have a multi-function printer/copier that prints up to 11"x17", and costs 7 cents per page for single sided, and 10 cents for double sided.   Note: The multi-function printer/copiers are set to duplex printing by default.
 

Network/File Service

Every person must have a username and password to be able to log into the Goshen College network and use the software on campus. Logging in gives you access to space reserved for you on our network file server. This appears to you as your M:\My Documents folder. ITS backs up your My Documents folder daily, but we also recommend that you make an extra backup of your critical files onto a flash drive, floppy or CD.

Online Resources

The Good Library has a rich collection of online resources, including JSTOR , which supplies over 100 full-text journals; Lexis-Nexis; EBSCO and more.

ResNet

Students may connect to the Goshen College network in their dorm rooms. T here is no cost to the students other than the network card/cable needed for connection. See the ResNet page for more information. Students having difficulty connecting their computers to the network can make an appointment with ITS to bring in their computers for help. Contact ITS at ext. 7700, or email helpdeskgoshen.edu.

GC Online

GC Online is a web-based portal to secure on-campus services. By logging in with your username and ldap (email) password, you may check your grades, course history and account balances; change your password or vacation email message; apply for graduation; or fill out your ti ce through AppleShare.

Bookstore

The campus bookstore web site permits credit card purchasing of books and GC apparel, via Follett Publishing's secure e-commerce server.

Listservs

GC hosts a number of listservs for ongoing group discussion. Login to GC Online Email List Services to add or remove yourself from these email discussions.

Computing Code of Conduct

Your use of the Goshen College computing environment implies your acceptance of the GC Computing Code of Conduct. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines to avoid loss of computing privileges due to abuse or inappropriate use of technology.