Close windows that are not immediately being used. Separate very large documents into smaller sections. If possible, open large documents in WordPerfect or separate the large document into smaller sections. Completely shut down the computer and restart. Change browser type.
Some sites run better in one browser or the other.
If you are using Netscape, try using Internet Explorer and vice versa. There may be a problem that UITS is unaware of or they are so busy fixing the problem that they havent had a chance to update the website. Completely shut down the computer and restart.