Mudd Learning Center

The Irvin E. Houck Center for Information Technology (CIT) is responsible for most of the computing resources on campus. CIT is located in the Mudd Learning Center on Level A.

Help Desk: Mudd 005, call 775-8197 or send an e-mail message to cit@oberlin.edu

Computer Store: Mudd 020, 775-8628 or send an e-mail message to cstore@oberlin.edu

Other Technology Resources on Campus:

ObieID - your main Oberlin computer account	Wireless - available in many areas across campus	Printing - in Labs and Offices
Password Changing - set your password recovery questions	VPN - provides secure access, especially important in using wireless	oncampus.oberlin.edu - provides info specific to you via web page - your events, groups, courses, etc.
E-Mail - setting up your email account	Protecting Your Computer - physical and data security	Copyright Rules - don't violate copyright laws!
Network Authentication - required every 28 says and as needed to access network resources	Software Downloads - available via web page using ObieID	Academic Commons - new facility on main level of Mudd adds many technology resources
Network Security - Firewall Rules - some ports are blocked from external access in order to enhance network security for College users	Guest Access/Sponsored Accounts - guests/visitors need an account in order to access the network; sponsored accounts are available	Getting Help - there are various means available to get help with technology issues

LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Plans for E-mail Upgrade and Migration [06Mar08]

Read this memorandum that describes plans for an e-mail upgrade and migration at Oberlin College, to take place in the spring, summer and fall of 2008. Because the plans call for an outsourced solution and a significant change in the user interface, we are providing information to faculty, staff and students and asking for comments and support prior to moving forward. If you have comments or questions, please send e-mail to John Bucher, Chief Technology Officer.

We're Hiring Students for the 2008-2009 Academic Year! [01May08]

We are looking for Technology Services Center Consultants, Help Desk Consultants, Equipment Maintenance Technicians, and Network Assistants for 2008-2009. Please apply in person in CIT or by submitting an application to cit@oberlin.edu Deadline is 09 May 2008.

See the CIT Student Position web page for more information.

We are also looking to Network Assistants for Summer 2008.

Login on Mac Lab Computers Required! [28Jan08]

We've been working for quite some time to establish a login feature on all Macintosh lab computers, in the same way that this is required on all Windows lab computers. In order to meet the requrements of the Communications and Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), we are required to know who has access to our resources, thus necessitating the login feature.

This capability was put into effect at the start of the Spring '08 semester. In all CIT-maintained Mac labs, users must login with their ObieID (e-mail) account information (username and password). Guest users will need to obtain a sponsored account from an Oberlin account holder, such as from the Library Circulation Desk if using the Mac computers in the Academic Commons in Mudd Center. Contact client.services@oberlin.edu if you have questions or comments about this necessary login feature.

PRESTO Issues for Faculty Using Macs When Submitting Grades [07May08]

Some faculty members using Macintosh computers have encountered problems using PRESTO with certain operating system/web browser combinations. They are receiving an error message when submitting grades that says: "Page Not Found". After testing at the Center for Information Technology, we have a solution: namely, to use FireFox version 2. Please read the full story for all the details.

Academic Commons Highlights Information Technology! [09Nov07]

During the summer of 2007, CIT and Library personnel worked with Facilities personnel and contractors to put the new Academic Commons in place on the main level of Mudd Center. The new facility provides much by way of Information Technology resources - computers, large-screen displays, a multi-media deveopment area with project viewing site. Read the full story for al the details.