Information Technology

information technology

Technology Support

The IT department supports students, faculty, staff, and guests with technology related issues, questions, training, and advice. Anyone seeking technology support should schedule and appointment with the Help Desk, located on the second floor of Kane Hall, or simply email a support request to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Internet Access
Sterling College has a dedicated T1 internet connection bonded with a pair of high-speed digital subscriber lines providing for reliable and fail-safe internet access on campus. Our current bandwidth management policy restricts access to file sharing and streaming media content only when more than 80% of our bandwidth is being used for such purposes. This allows us to offer the campus unfiltered internet access while assuring that these bandwidth intensive activities do not totally disrupt other users. Unrestricted access to the internet is offered over our campus-wide ethernet and wireless network.

Campus Network
All computers on campus are connected to an enterprise class managed network which provides faculty, staff, and students with secure computer and email accounts. The network is Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, and Linux friendly, and offers reliable access to data storage, file sharing, and other digital resources. High speed wireless access to this network is available in all main academic buildings and student residences.

Computer Labs

• Brown Library Computer Loft

A small lab lofted above the library offers a quiet setting for individual research, word processing, printing, internet access, general computing needs, and open bays for personal laptop use. Windows XP -- MS Word, Firefox/IE

• Career Resource Center Computer Lab

A general purpose and class reserve lab conveniently located in the middle of campus. This lab allows for word processing, printing, internet access, and group/class computing needs. Windows XP -- MS Word, and Firefox/IE

• Simpson Hall Instruction & Research Computing Lab

This is a classroom lab that is designed to support courses and student projects that demand dedicated hardware and software. This includes digital media editing, CAD, GIS mapping, and html/software development. Windows XP -- MS Word, Firefox/IE, GIMP, GIS, Audacity, and more.