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Faculty Computer

Office Computers	All faculty have computers in their offices. These computers are used for word processing, email, and other applications that relate to teaching and research. They also provide access to the Internet, to the library automated system, to Wheaton’s intranet, and to course-related software owned by the college.
Faculty Purchase Programs	Through a volume purchase agreement we are able to provide faculty members the opportunity to purchase Apple Macintosh and Compaq computers at a substantial discount. For details, call Jane Gordon, extension 3928.
Interest Free Loans	The college offers interest-free loans and a payroll deduction payment plan for the purchase of microcomputers through the college. For details, call Jane Gordon, extension 3928.
College-Owned Software	Academic Computing is responsible for the evaluation, acquisition, licensing, monitoring and updating of software important to the educational program of the College. It is also responsible for the distribution and support of that software. The College licenses software under various schemes. For example: Keyserved software is downloaded from the network, to be used while connected to the network. Fully-licensed software can be loaded onto college-owned machines or home machines. Restricted software must be loaded with physical media and licenses are counted. Software that is course-related can be installed by staff from Academic Computing. Faculty who need installation of this type should contact Jenni Lund x3927 for assistance. Any faculty member who thinks a course-related software for home use is necessary should contact one of the professional members of the staff of Academic Computing. Wheaton does not provide productivity software for home computers (e.g., word processing or spreadsheets).
Maintenance of Office Computers	Problems with office computers should be reported to the HelpDesk at extension 3900.
Home Computers	Through a volume purchase agreement we are able to provide faculty members the opportunity to purchase Apple Macintosh and Compaq computers at a substantial discount. The college offers interest-free loans and a payroll deduction payment plan for the purchase of microcomputers through the college. For details, call Jane Gordon, extension 3928.
College-Owned Software	Academic Computing is responsible for the evaluation, acquisition, licensing, monitoring and updating of software important to the educational program of the College. It is also responsible for the distribution and support of that software. Many software packages can be downloaded from college fileservers. Some packages must be installed with physical media. Contact the HelpLine (x3900) for installation of supported productivity software. Contact Jenni Lund (x3927) to discuss specialized software needed for teaching purposes. Wheaton does not provide software for home computers.
Content by Academic Computing Last Modified: Feb, 2001