Detailed descriptions and reference materials for most of Computing Services' functions and services can be found in its web pages, which are easily accessible from the Computing Services home page . This information is also available in pamphlet form at both of the computer service centers. Remote Access Computing Services provides a secure modem pool for dial-up access by current faculty, staff and students. There are 672 modems available in the pool. There is no additional charge for this service except for long distance telephone charges if the caller is outside the local calling area.
Users are limited to one modem connection at a time.
Electronic Communications Students, faculty, and staff heavily utilize a broad range of electronic communication technologies, including email , World Wide Web, and newsreader services. Students, faculty and staff routinely use these technologies to interact and communicate. Some faculty members are now publishing syllabi and distributing assignments via web pages and email. Email has become a predominant communication medium at SWT, and most departments have published their programs, services, policies, directories, etc. in the form of web pages. Computing Services is the primary provider of the network infrastructure, hardware, and software that enables these services.