Student Technology HANDBOOK

Student Technology
HANDBOOK
2007 – 2008
Connecting you with
Information and Technology
The Student Technology Handbook is brought to you by:
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY FEE – huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/studenttechfee
The Student Technology Fee is used to provide technology-related resources such as this handbook to
St. Cloud State University students. The revenue for this fee is dispensed by a plan developed annually
by the Student Technology Fee Committee and approved by the SCSU president.
Learning Resources & Technology Services – lrts.stcloudstate.edu
Learning Resources and Technology Services (LR&TS) is the comprehensive campus-wide information
organization at St. Cloud State University. LR&TS integrates information and technology resources
to provide a wide range of state-of-the-art services for a diverse group of patrons, including students,
faculty and staff. LR&TS encompasses the library, academic computing, media and network operations,
instruction-related training, technology services and equipment.
The technology services division of LR&TS provides campus-wide computing support, networking services,
e-mail, the HelpDesk, the Computer Store, instructional television and video conferencing operations,
as well as installation and support for over 135 electronic classrooms and maintenance/operation of 625
computers in the Miller Center and 24 other General Access computer labs/areas across campus.
HuskyNet – huskynet.stcloudstate.edu
HuskyNet, short for Husky Network, provides St. Cloud State University students, faculty and staff with
e-mail, personal File and Web space, distance and online learning tools, wireless Internet and access to
other technology resources.
Essentials
Forums
Policies &
Regulations
Policies & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41
Administrative
Services
Student Technology Forums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Student Technology Fee Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Teaching, Learning, Technology Roundtable (TLTR) . . 36
LR&TS Student Advisory Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Distance
Learning
Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Records and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Scholarships and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Business Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Career Services Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Library
Glossary
& Map
Computing & Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Access Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Roaming profiles (Campus Desktop) . . . . . . . . . 15
Lab location chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LabSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lab assistance & training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ResNet (Residential Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wireless access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wired connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Distance & Online Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Online courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Desire2Learn (D2L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Multimedia technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Library and technology services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Computer
Protection
HuskyNet Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HuskyNetID (username) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Acceptable use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Password maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Account Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exceptions and extensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Reactivation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Access to e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storage space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unsolicited e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
File and Web space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Access to space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Creating Web sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Library Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Research and resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Book and article searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interlibrary Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reserves and e-reserves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ask a Librarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
QuickStart tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Additional library resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Checkout equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Student study rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Printers, self-checkout station, photocopiers . . . 29
Disability services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Computing
Main Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HelpDesk (technology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lab Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
InforMedia Services (training & workshops) . . . . . . 6
SCSU Computer Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Circulation Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reference Desk (Ask a Librarian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Periodicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statistical Consulting & Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Protecting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safe practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Threat awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Spam, phishing and abusive e-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HuskyNet
What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SCSU Web redesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microsoft Office 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technology Support Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Virtual Lab (pilot project) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Off-campus Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Curriculum-Related Labs (chart on page 21) . . . . . 19
Electronic classrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Classroom Performance System (Clickers). . . . . 19
Podcasting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Portable data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Printers and printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contacts
Essential Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Campus Card (student ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SCSU ID number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Personal Identification Number (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HuskyNetID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Library bar code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Essentials
Glossary
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Policies &
Regulations
Forums
Administrative
Services
Distance
Learning
Library
Computer
Protection
Computing
HuskyNet
Contacts
Campus Card (student ID)
Atwood Memorial Center 162
(320) 308-1683
E-mail: campuscard@stcloudstate.edu
Web: www.scsucampuscard.com
Your St. Cloud State University Campus Card, often referred to as your student
ID, gives you access to resources and services across campus, including:
• Computing, technology resources
• Residence halls
• Printing in computer labs
• Residence hall laundry rooms
• Photocopiers
• Athletic facilities
• Library materials
• Food services
Campus Card office hours:
Semester hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During the first two weeks of Fall and Spring semester, the office is open until 6 p.m.
To get your Campus Card, go to the Campus Card office in Atwood and bring
a government-issued ID (i.e. driver’s license or passport) with you. If you
have met all the requirements, they will take your picture and have your card
ready within minutes. Please note that new students must be registered for
classes before a Campus Card will be issued.
Using Campus Cash
Campus cash is a prepaid, stored-value account that is a part of your Campus
Card. You can use Campus Cash to purchase items at many locations both on
and off campus. To learn more, visit www.scsucampuscard.com.
To deposit Campus Cash, use one of the following methods:
• Value Transfer Stations – You may add funds at the Value Transfer Stations
in the Miller Center or Atwood by using your SCSU Campus Card. You
must use U.S. paper currency to deposit funds.
• Phone – Call the Campus Card office at (320) 308-1683.
• Campus Card office – Campus Card Office staff accepts U.S. currency,
personal checks and debit or credit cards.
• Mail – Send payment to the Campus Card office, Atwood Memorial Center,
720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301.
SCSU ID number
To work within the SCSU computing world, you need your SCSU ID number
which is assigned to you after you are admitted to SCSU. You will need it for
using the online registration system (page 32), activating or resetting your
HuskyNetID (page 9) and accessing other computing resources on campus.
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Campus Card ID (student ID)
Where to find your
SCSU ID number:
• On the front of your Campus Card (student ID)
• In the lower left-hand corner
• On the bottom line where it says “ID#”
followed by an eight-digit number
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Your SCSU Personal Identification Number (PIN) helps the University keep
your electronic records secure. SCSU sets your initial six-digit PIN as your
birth date in year, month and day order (yymmdd). For example, if your birthday falls on Nov. 29, 1988, you would have a PIN assigned as 881129. If you
do not indicate a birthday on your admission application, your PIN will be
the last six digits of your social security number. The computer system will
prompt you to change this number to your own unique PIN when you log in
to the SCSU system for the first time.
To activate your HuskyNetID,
you will need:
HuskyNetID
Distance
Learning
You will need your library bar code, a 14-digit number on the back of your
Campus Card (page 2), to check out library resources, including books,
videos, laptops and study rooms in the Miller Center. A library bar code is
also needed for using some online library services such as Interlibrary Loan
(page 27). If you are asked for your password, type in your last name, unless
you have changed your library password to something else. To have your
barcode activated, contact the Circulation Desk (page 7).
Library
• Located on the back of your Campus Card,
below the universal bar code
• Password is the first 8 characters of your last name
Library bar code
Computer
Protection
You will find your
library bar code:
HuskyNet, short for Husky Network,
provides you with access to campus technology services. Once you are enrolled
at SCSU and get a Campus Card ID, you can activate your HuskyNetID. Your
HuskyNetID provides you with access to e-mail, File and Web storage space
and a variety of additional resources that support your learning. See page 9 or
visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu for more information.
Computing
• Your SCSU ID number
• Your PIN
HuskyNet
• Activate your HuskyNetID
• Reset your HuskyNetID password
• Add/drop classes
Contacts
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
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Use your PIN to:
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Services
Forums
Policies &
Regulations
Glossary
& Map
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Essentials
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What’s New
Contacts
SCSU Website redesign
St. Cloud State University announces its redesigned Web
site located at www.stcloudstate.edu.
Computer
Protection
Computing
HuskyNet
Technology
Support Line
SCSU’s redesigned Web site reflects the global campus vision
Library
The redesign comes as a part of the new marketing
campaign, “What’s Your World?” which was developed
to reflect and convey the University’s global vision.
Distance
Learning
As a part of this redesign, Learning Resources & Technology
Services wants you to know that you now have easy access
to both our Library (lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library) and Technology
(huskynet.stcloudstate.edu) services through direct links located
in the upper-right corner of every SCSU Web page.
Administrative
Services
Microsoft Office 2007 on campus
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Microsoft Office 2007, the latest version of the Microsoft Office suite, is now available on most campus
Windows computers. It includes Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Publisher, Access and InfoPath as well as
two new programs.
New programs:
• OneNote – An electronic note-taking program
• Groove – A collaboration program that provides a space
to help teams work together, both online and offline
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Regulations
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at reduced prices for your home computer. For more
information on Microsoft Office 2007, visit
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/software/office2007.
Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows is also available
for purchase from the SCSU Computer Store (page 6)
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308-TECH
Now you can dial a single phone number to access a variety
of St. Cloud State technology services. Just call 308-TECH
(8324) anytime you have a technology related question or
problem. Our automated system will direct you to someone
who can help you with general computing support, campus
computer labs, the Computer Store or library services. You can
still reach each service area by dialing the individual number
if you prefer, but for a convenient, easy-to-remember solution
for all of your technology needs, dial (320) 308-TECH.
The Virtual Lab:
remote access to software
The Virtual Lab is a pilot-project that provides remote
access to software from any computer with an Internet
connection and a HuskyNetID. SCSU students, faculty
and staff can use software in the Virtual Lab 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week from any location without the additional cost or inconvenience usually associated with
software accessibility.
Many software programs are available through the Virtual
Lab, including Microsoft Office and Adobe (Macromedia)
applications. These programs appear as if they are running
on your desktop, recognizing all keyboard strokes and mouse
clicks. For more information, or to try out the Virtual Lab,
visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/virtuallab.
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Main Contacts
Break hours (no classes in session)
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Forums
If you reside in one of the on-campus residential halls, ResNet (Residential
Network) services provide you with access to the campus network and Internet
though an Ethernet (wired) or Wi-Fi (wireless) connection in your residence
hall room. ResNet Quick Connect Guides are provided to you during move-in.
Should you require assistance, technical support is available at the HelpDesk
for your ResNet connection at no additional cost throughout the year. In-room
service is available for physical, network-related problems only. To learn more
about the HelpDesk, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/helpdesk.
Administrative
Services
The HelpDesk offers a computer drop-off service to all current students,
faculty and staff. Priority is given to issues that affect your network
connection (viruses, spyware and configuration problems) and access to
online SCSU resources.
Distance
Learning
In addition to these services, the HelpDesk works with college technicians
to support the electronic classrooms, campus offices, ResNet rooms and the
campus phone and voicemail systems.
Library
Summer session hours
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact the HelpDesk whenever you
need computing or technical assistance.
Staff members answer how-to and troubleshooting questions on many topics
including HuskyNet, ResNet, campus
technology and personal computer hardware and software. They can help you set
up your computer system for HuskyNet
wireless (page 18), remove spyware and
viruses (page 24) from your computer HelpDesk consultants provide you assistance
with technology-related issues.
and recover deleted files.
Computer
Protection
Regular semester hours
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Miller Center B43
(320) 308-2077 or 308-TECH
E-mail: helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu
Web: huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/helpdesk
Computing
HelpDesk hours:
HuskyNet
HelpDesk
Contacts
Learning Resources & Technology Services (LR&TS) faculty and staff
are available and ready to help you get the most out of St. Cloud State
University’s information and technology resources. LR&TS and most
of its services are located in the James W. Miller Learning Resources
Center. In this section, we provide information on where to seek library
and computing assistance in the Miller Center.
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Contacts
HuskyNet
Miller Center 201 (2nd Floor East)
(320) 308-2068 or 308-TECH
E-mail: labs@stcloudstate.edu
Web: huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/generalaccess
When you are working in a General Access Lab, the Lab Consultant’s service
desk is your first line of help for technology issues. If you have questions or
problems with software or burning CD/DVDs, ask for help from the student
consultant at the lab service desk. There is a consultant desk in each General
Access Lab on campus and a main service counter in the Miller Center 2nd
Floor East Lab.
InforMedia Services
The InforMedia Services (IMS) faculty members are technology specialists
who help students get the most out of campus computing resources. If you
want professional help in applying technology to your coursework, ask for an
IMS faculty Information Specialist in the 2nd Floor East Miller Center lab.
IMS faculty also offer free software training for students. Watch for these
workshop announcements throughout the year. To see a complete list of
workshops and registration, go to ims.stcloudstate.edu.
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Learning
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Protection
Miller Center 204 (2nd Floor East)
(320) 308-2069 or 308-TECH
E-mail: informedia@stcloudstate.edu
Web: ims.stcloudstate.edu
Library
Computing
Lab Consultants Service Desk
SCSU Computer Store
SCSU Computer Store hours:
Miller Center B42
(320) 308-4944 or 308-TECH
E-mail: computerstore@stcloudstate.edu
Web: computerstore.stcloudstate.edu
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(closed holidays)
Visit the SCSU Computer Store for help with all your personal computer and
technology needs. Staff members are available to help you choose the system,
software and accessories that are right for you. All products purchased through
the Computer Store are available at educational discount prices.
Some of the products available include computers, printers, disk drives,
software, digital cameras and iPods. The Computer Store carries many
brands, including Apple, Gateway, Dell and HP (Compaq) computers as
well as software from companies such as Microsoft, Adobe and Apple. For
more information, go to computerstore.stcloudstate.edu.
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Circulation Desk staff members help you access technology-based library resources, books and other circulating materials. Resources include Interlibrary
Loan, reserves and e-reserves, government documents, periodicals and the
Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange.
You may also check out equipment at the Circulation Desk and make reservations
for student study rooms. See page 28 for a detailed list of equipment and services.
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 9 p.m.
Miller Center 140
1st Floor West
(320) 308-4755 or (877) 856-9786 toll-free or 308-TECH
E-mail: askref@stcloudstate.edu
Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/reference
Contact SCSU librarians in
four ways:
Administrative
Services
All hours the Miller Center library is open
(see page 26)
Periodicals Desk
Distance
Learning
Periodicals Desk hours:
In addition to referencing more than 675,000 books and 1.3 million government
documents on the Miller Center library shelves, Reference librarians can assist
you with access to more than 13,000 journals online. They also provide free
course-related library orientation and research instruction throughout the year.
Library
• Reference Desk: Miller Center 1st Floor West
• E-mail: askref@stcloudstate.edu
• Phone: (320) 308-4755 or toll-free
(877) 856-9786
• Online Chat: To check hours and availability,
click on the Ask A Librarian icon on the library
Web site, lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library
At the Reference Desk, librarians help you find useful books, articles and Web
sites for your research projects. They assist you in designing search strategies,
creating bibliographies and evaluating sources (see page 27).
Computer
Protection
Reference Desk (Ask a Librarian)
Computing
Reference Desk hours:
HuskyNet
Visit Circulation for:
• Book check-out
• CD/DVD/VHS check-out
• Equipment reservations and check-out
• Study room reservations
• Reserves check-out
• Interlibrary Loan pick-up
Contacts
Miller Center 130
1st Floor West
(320) 308-3083 or 308-TECH
E-mail: circulation@stcloudstate.edu
Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/access
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Circulation Desk
All hours the Miller Center library is open
(see page 26)
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Circulation Desk hours:
Miller Center 135
1st Floor West (northwest corner)
(320) 308-4758 or 308-TECH
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Regulations
Staff members can assist you with questions regarding journals, newspapers,
microfilm, microfiche, bound periodicals, indexes, government documents and
maps. They also provide assistance using the microfiche/microfilm readers and
printers, and the library photocopiers.
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The Periodicals Desk staff help you access SCSU’s collection of periodicals and
scholarly journals, both in print and online. Nearly 1,600 current periodicals are
available on the shelves, as well as 60 different local and national newspapers.
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Contacts
HuskyNet
Miller Center 204
(320) 308-4709
E-mail: statspss@stcloudstate.edu
Web: lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/ims/statconsulting
Statistical Consulting and Research Support provides assistance to students,
faculty and staff using statistics in research projects. Staff offer help with
designing your survey (both print and online), data entry, online survey collection and statistical analysis. Individual consultation is provided to assist
you in interpreting your survey results.
Workshops are also offered to undergraduate students on Minitab and
SPSS software during Fall and Spring semesters. To view workshops
available and registration, go to ims.stcloudstate.edu. For more information
on Statistical Consulting, visit lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/ims/statconsulting.
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Learning
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Statistical Consulting and Research Support
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Statistical Consulting &
Research Support hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
during Fall and Spring semesters. Contact the
department for limited summer hours.
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HuskyNet Basics
Contacts
HuskyNet, short for Husky Network, is your main access to technology
resources at St. Cloud State University. To learn more about HuskyNet and
to access technology resources, continue reading this handbook and explore
the HuskyNet Web site at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu.
HuskyNet
To activate your account, you will need your SCSU ID and PIN (page 2).
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You are responsible for knowing and adhering to all SCSU technology
policies, the Student Code of Conduct, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities regulations and all applicable state and federal laws. You will
find a condensed list of policies on page 37. Click on the “Technology
Policies” link at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu to view the full-length policies.
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Acceptable use policies
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Student organizations may obtain a distinct HuskyNetID to access e-mail,
calendar, and private File and Web publishing space. Student organizations
need to have a faculty advisor complete a request form, available at the
HelpDesk (page 5) or the Miller Center 2nd Floor East Lab service counter
(page 6), in order to receive an account.
Administrative
Services
Accounts for student organizations
Distance
Learning
To activate your account:
• Go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu
• Click the “Activate My HuskyNetID” button
• Follow the directions that appear
You will be asked to read and accept SCSU’s policies and Code of Conduct,
set your password and review important information about your account
activation. You may print the final activation page to help you remember
your HuskyNetID.
Library
Activating your HuskyNetID
Computer
Protection
A HuskyNetID, often referred to as your username, provides you with access
to SCSU’s computer network, including e-mail, File and Web storage space
and a variety of additional resources that support your learning. Once you are
enrolled at SCSU and get a Campus Card ID (page 2), you can activate your
HuskyNetID from any computer with Internet access.
Computing
HuskyNetID (username)
Essentials
New
Since your password for your HuskyNetID provides access to many services at
SCSU, please change it often and keep it guarded. Never give your password to
friends, roommates or anyone else.
Glossary
& Map
Policies &
Regulations
Forums
Administrative
Services
Distance
Learning
Library
Computer
Protection
Computing
HuskyNet
Contacts
Password maintenance
Resetting your password
Resetting your password:
If you know your password and want to change it, or if you forget your
password and need to reset it, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click on the
“Reset My Password” button.
• Go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu
• Click on “Reset My Password”
You will need your PIN and SCSU ID number (page 2). If you need to reset
a student organization password, you must have your faculty advisor contact
the HuskyNet Accounts Manager at huskynetaccounts@stcloudstate.edu.
TIP:
Creating a secure password
A secure password should include:
• At least six characters
• No recognizable dictionary words
• A combination of letters, numbers and symbols
• Upper and lowercase letters
HuskyNet Account Expiration
HuskyNetIDs remain active as long as you are continuously registered
for courses at SCSU. The following information pertains to expiration of
HuskyNetIDs and accounts. Please visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/expiregrad
for complete details.
1st semester not enrolled:
• Account Deactivation – If you are not registered for courses by the 10th day
of fall or spring semester (summer and intersession are not included), your
HuskyNetID will be deactivated. New e-mail will not be delivered and your
existing e-mail and private files will be retained but not accessible to you. This
includes students working on an incomplete from the previous semester, but
does not include recent graduates (see “Exceptions and extensions” on page
11 for information regarding graduation from SCSU).
2nd semester not enrolled:
• Account Removal – Deactivated HuskyNetIDs and the accounts associated
with them will be deleted from the SCSU system on the 10th day of the
second consecutive semester that you are not enrolled in classes at SCSU
(summer and intersession are not included). SCSU is not responsible for
deleted information that results from removing a HuskyNet account, files or
e-mail. Upon account removal, SCSU cannot retrieve your files.
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Essentials
Exceptions and extensions
Policies &
Regulations
Glossary
& Map
11
Forums
If you are returning to SCSU from a semester or more away, you must
reactivate your HuskyNetID by going to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and
clicking on the “Activate My HuskyNetID” button.
Administrative
Services
Reactivating your HuskyNetID
Distance
Learning
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu
You are responsible for moving or copying your HuskyNetID files to another
location before your HuskyNetID account expires. If you want to keep your
files (including e-mail and Web files), you need to copy them to a CD, flash
drive (memory stick), zip disk or move them to another location. If you need
assistance, please contact the HelpDesk (page 5). Lab consultants are also
available to assist you in all General Access Labs (page 6).
Library
Reactivate your HuskyNetID! If you have
not taken classes for a semester or more,
you need to reactivate your HuskyNetID.
No matter why you were gone, if you
missed even one semester, you will
need to go through the HuskyNetID
account activation process by clicking on
the “Activate My HuskyNetID” button at
Saving your files
Computer
Protection
Skipped a semester?
Computing
TIP
• Extension requests:
If you need to extend your account access, you must make a special request. Each
request must be approved by a faculty member/advisor who must then send the
request to the HuskyNet Accounts Manager at huskynetaccounts@stcloudstate.edu
citing the academic need for the extension. Extension requests are decided on a
case-by-case basis and are usually granted for one semester at a time (summer and
intersession not included).
HuskyNet
• Active duty military leave:
The SCSU Office of Records and Registration will notify the HuskyNet
Accounts Manager when it receives notice from a student that he/she is
called to active duty. The student’s account will remain active for the
period of time that s/he is on active duty.
Contacts
• Graduate degree-seeking students:
HuskyNetID accounts for graduate students will remain active for one year
after the last semester of enrollment. If an extension beyond the one year is
needed, your advisor must provide written notification to the HuskyNet Accounts Manager at huskynetaccounts@stcloudstate.edu stating that you require
an extension for your HuskyNetID account (see “Extension requests”).
New
• Graduation from SCSU:
Your HuskyNetID and
access to HuskyNet email, File and Web space
will remain active for
six months after your
graduation date. The SCSU
Alumni Association also
offers alumni an e-mail
forwarding service separate
from HuskyNet e-mail. To Recent SCSU graduates can maintain HuskyNetID access
learn more about this and for six months after graduation.
other Alumni services, visit www.gohusky.org.
Essentials
New
Contacts
HuskyNet
Computing
Computer
Protection
Library
Distance
Learning
Administrative
Services
Forums
Policies &
Regulations
Glossary
& Map
If your HuskyNetID was deactivated while you were gone, you will be able
to retrieve your previous account files upon reactivation. However, if your
HuskyNetID account has been removed, your previous account files cannot
be retrieved with reactivation.
E-mail
HuskyNet e-mail is an official means of communication between you and St.
Cloud State University. Consider your HuskyNet e-mail as your educational
e-mail account. Campus offices and employees use HuskyNet e-mail to convey
important information to you.
SCSU requires that you activate your HuskyNetID account and expects you to
check your HuskyNet e-mail frequently for official University messages. All
official messages should be read promptly and acted on in a timely manner. You
are not required to close other personal e-mail accounts, but know that you will
only receive official University messages in your HuskyNet e-mail account.
HuskyNet e-mail advantages:
• Access to instructors/advisors – Faculty and staff use HuskyNet e-mail as a
reliable way to assign coursework, accept assignments and answer questions.
• Information from campus offices – Campus offices use HuskyNet e-mail to
inform you of important dates, services and announcements.
• Antivirus scanning – SCSU uses antivirus software to filter out viruses,
worms and other malicious items from HuskyNet e-mail.
• Spam and junk e-mail filtering – SCSU uses filtering technology to keep the
majority of unsolicited e-mail out of campus accounts (page 25).
• Outlook calendar – The calendar system helps you keep track of classes,
work, appointments and activities.
• Address book – The global address book lets you easily locate HuskyNet
e-mail addresses of your instructors, advisors, classmates and friends.
• Send/receive large attachments – HuskyNet e-mail allows you to send attachments up to 10 megabytes. See huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/email for restrictions.
Examples of official
e-mail messages:
• Public Safety and campus security alerts
• Student government election information
• Health Services notices
• Course registration information
• Financial aid information
• Messages from SCSU’s president
• Library and technology notices
Tip
Accessing your e-mail
Sending e-mail attachments
You are able to access your HuskyNet e-mail account from on- and off- campus
locations.
More and more, professors are asking you
to submit assignments to them as e-mail
attachments. When you do this, always
make sure that your filename includes
a file extension, like “.doc” or “.docx”.
Computers depend on these characters to
be able to read the attachments.
On-campus:
• Microsoft Outlook for Windows – Provides complete access to features such as
e-mail, contacts, calendars, tasks and notes from campus Windows computers.
•Outlook Web Access (OWA) – Provides access to most Outlook features such
as e-mail, calendar and tasks through a Web browser.
Off-campus and remote access:
•Outlook Web Access (OWA) – Provides access to most Outlook features such
as e-mail, calendar and tasks through a Web browser.
• IMAP or POP – Provides access to e-mail only. Full Outlook features are
not available. Most commonly used with Microsoft Outlook Exchange.
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If you have trouble opening a valid e-mail
attachment, contact the HelpDesk for
assistance (page 5).
Increasing e-mail storage space
Unsolicited e-mail
Computer
Protection
If you need more than your allotted amount of e-mail storage space,
consult with HelpDesk staff (page 5). They will discuss your e-mail
needs and determine if you need additional space or if they can help you
with file management skills to reduce the amount of e-mail you store.
If space issues persist, you may complete a “Quota Increase Request”
form, which is available at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/email.
Computing
• Launch a Web browser
• Go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click
on the “Check E-mail” button
• Enter your HuskyNetID and your password and
click “Log On”
• Your Web browser should load your Inbox
To access Outlook Web Access (OWA) through a browser such as Internet
Explorer, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click the “Check E-mail” button.
When prompted, enter your HuskyNetID and password and click “Log On.”
If you need help configuring your e-mail, contact the HelpDesk (page 5).
HuskyNet
How to access your e-mail
through a Web browser (OWA)
Contacts
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/email.
New
To access your e-mail using Microsoft Outlook, you must log in to your
account using an on-campus computer. The campus version of Outlook
provides more functionality and additional features not found in Outlook
Web Access (OWA). Instructions on how to use Outlook are available at
Essentials
• Mobile Device – You can synchronize your mobile devices such as a Palm
Pilots, Pocket PCs or cell phones directly with the e-mail server, allowing
access to text-based e-mail and full Outlook features.
For details on spam, phishing and abusive e-mail, please refer to page 25.
Library
File and Web space
• E-mail: 50 MB
• File and Web space: 500 MB
As an SCSU student, you have access to 500 megabytes of network space (disk
quota) on which to store private files. You can use this space to store research,
assignments and other private materials, or to publish a personal Web site.
Many students post their resumes or portfolios on this public space.
There are several ways to access your File and Web space depending on your
location and your operating system. To learn more about these methods, go to
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click on the “File/Web Space” button.
To request an increase in your File and Web space, consult with staff at the
HelpDesk (page 5) or fill out a “HuskyNet Account Allocations Increase
Request Form” form available at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/email.
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Glossary
& Map
You have a number of ways to create a Web site. All General Access Lab
computers are equipped with Web publishing software such as Dreamweaver,
FrontPage and SharePoint Designer. These programs help you create Web
pages without needing to know any special computer coding.
Policies &
Regulations
Creating a personal Web site
Forums
Increasing your File and Web space
Administrative
Services
Access to File and Web space
Distance
Learning
Network storage space
Essentials
New
Contacts
HuskyNet
Computing
Computer
Protection
Informing others about your Web site
Once you have a Web site built and you are ready for others to view it, you
can let them know your Web site address. Student addresses are based on this
formula: studentweb.stcloudstate.edu/HuskyNetID. (Replace “HuskyNetID” with
your personal HuskyNetID.) Your personal Web site is automatically added to
the list of student Web sites located on the main SCSU site.
Disclaimer: Personal Web pages
St. Cloud State University recognizes the value
and potential of publishing on the Internet
and encourages students, staff and faculty to
experiment with producing personal Web pages.
However, SCSU does not accept responsibility for
the content of personal Web pages.
The personal Web page section of the SCSU Web
site includes the home pages of SCSU students,
faculty and staff. These pages do not in any way
constitute official SCSU content.
Glossary
& Map
Policies &
Regulations
Forums
Administrative
Services
Distance
Learning
Library
Another way to publish your site is to learn Hypertext Markup Language
(HTML), which is the code language for Web pages. For information on
where to upload your Web files, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click on the
“File/Web Space” button.
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University personnel do not edit or pre-approve
personal home pages. However, if any page is
found in violation of the SCSU Code of Conduct,
SCSU computing policies or other SCSU policies
(page 37), it will be immediately removed and
the owner of the information may be subject to
disciplinary action by the University.
The views and opinions expressed in personal
Web pages are strictly those of the page author,
and comments on the contents should be sent
directly to the page author.
Essentials
New
Computing & Peripherals
General Access Labs
Roaming Profiles (Campus Desktop and iCampus Desktop)
Forums
Roaming profile benefits:
•Customized settings, tool bars, layout, size and location of windows
• Access to Windows Outlook e-mail client
• Automatically mapped drives for File and Web space
• Customized favorites and settings for Web browsers
Administrative
Services
Campus Desktop and iCampus Desktop are available in all of the SCSU General Access Labs and electronic classrooms. You may customize your desktop by
choosing application and operating system settings. Your profile also provides
you with one-click access to your HuskyNet File and Web space.
Distance
Learning
Roaming profiles are customized, personal settings that are automatically
available when you log on to an SCSU campus computer. SCSU’s roaming
profile systems are referred to as Campus Desktop (Windows) and iCampus
Desktop (Mac).
Library
To learn more, click on “Computers & Printing” at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu.
Glossary
& Map
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Policies &
Regulations
• Microsoft Office suite
• Internet browsers, including Safari and Firefox
• AppleWorks
• Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash
• Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Premiere
(LogicExpress in the KVAC 105 lab)
• Telnet and SFTP programs
Student consultants (page
6) are available in each lab General Access computing areas are located in 11
to answer your computing buildings on campus.
questions. For more information, including hours, availability of specialty
software or assistance, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/generalaccess.
Computer
Protection
Most common software on
Macintosh workstations
Computing
• Microsoft Office 2007 suite
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
• Visio Professional
• Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash (all MX)
• Photoshop
• Statistics and math programs such as Minitab,
Maple, Microcase, Eviews and Shazam
• Telnet and SFTP programs
• SPSS
• SAS
HuskyNet
Most common software on
Windows workstations
General Access Labs are
open to all SCSU students.
The labs are available during daytime hours on days
when classes are in session,
although a lab might occasionally be in use by a class.
Most General Access Labs
are also open evenings and
weekends.
Contacts
In this section, you will learn where to find computers, how to get connected
to the St. Cloud State University network and about the additional computing
resources available at SCSU.
Essentials
Lab area or name
Location
Phone
Windows
Mac
Coffee shop*
MC 125
Xcel Energy Extended Hours Study Room**
MC 102
308-2068
7
1
308-2068
20
BW & CLR
1st Floor Reference
MC 140
308-4755
29
BW & CLR
2nd Floor East
MC 201
308-2068
96
2nd Floor West
MC 216
308-2068
49
BW & CLR
2nd Floor Middle
MC 216B
308-2068
18
BW & CLR
3rd Floor Middle
MC 313
308-2068
36
BW & CLR
* The computers in the coffee shop are available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
** The Xcel Energy Extended Hours Study Room (MC 102) often serves as a classroom and may not be available for general student use.
Library
Distance
Learning
Administrative
Services
Forums
Policies &
Regulations
Glossary
& Map
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Scanners
Printing
BW & CLR
Windows/Mac
BW & CLR
To enter MC 102 and the coffee shop after library hours, swipe your Campus Card
through the card reader near the door.
General Access Labs across campus
Computer
Protection
Computing
HuskyNet
Contacts
New
General Access Labs in the Miller Center
Lab area or name
Location
Phone
Windows Macintosh
Scanner
3
Printing
Atwood – Cultural Center
AMC 117A
308-4636
5
Atwood – Information Desk
AMC 166
308-4636
2
BW
BW
Atwood – East Lounge
AMC A109
308-4636
3
BW
Atwood – The Quarry
AMC B19
308-4636
9
BW
Atwood – Student Activities
AMC 172
308-4636
9
BW
Centennial – Academic Learning Center
CH 222
308-2353
28
BW
Centennial Hall (training/general lab)
CH 351
308-4936
25
BW
Centennial Hall (general lab)
CH 454
308-4936
20
Windows
BW
Centennial Hall (classroom)
CH 455
308-4936
40
Windows
BW
7
Case-Hill (residence halls)
CSH B16
308-5276
Education – CTC (classroom)
EB A124
308-3789
Education (general lab)
EB A125
308-3789
16
Engineering & Computing Center (ECC)
ECC 103
308-2979
43
Kiehle Visual Arts Center (KVAC)
KVAC 105
308-4105
R 10
308-0047
25
Sports Recreation Center
SRC 57A
308-3325
6
Stewart Hall – Social Science
SH 326
308-4943
20
WW Holes Hall (residence hall)
HH 121A
308-2673
10
Riverview
16
3
Windows
24
6
20
Windows
BW
Windows/Mac
BW
Mac
BW & CLR
Windows
BW
2
2
BW
BW
BW
Windows
BW
Windows/Mac
BW
Essentials
Lab Seats – finding a campus computer
Contacts
Lab Assistance and Training
Library
For your assistance, student lab consultants are stationed in each General Access
Lab on campus. These consultants are trained to help you with your computing
questions. Lab consultants are located in the 2nd Floor East and West labs in the
Miller Center and can also be reached by phone at (320) 308-2068 (page 6). For
assistance in other General Access Labs across campus, look for the consultant
desk within the lab. You may also contact the HelpDesk (page 5).
Computer
Protection
General Access Labs
Computing
Lab Seats displays can be found in
four buildings on campus.
HuskyNet
Lab Seat plasma screen locations:
• Miller Center – 1st Floor West (inside
the main library doors)
• Atwood – Inside the West entrance
• Engineering and Computing Center
(near the entrance of ECC 103)
• Centennial Hall – CH 454
New
By looking at one of the plasma screen
displays on campus, you can see up-to-theminute information about where computers
are available in General Access Labs across
campus. To check for computer availability
online, go to
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/labseats.
Technology training
Requirements
In order to receive installation and technical support for your ResNet connection,
your computer must meet or exceed these minimum requirements.
Glossary
& Map
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Policies &
Regulations
• Each residence hall room is wired with one
Ethernet port per resident
• One free Ethernet cable is provided to you at
check-in
Forums
Ethernet connection:
If you live in a campus residence hall, ResNet is responsible for supporting your
connection to the campus network and Internet through an Ethernet (wired) or
Wi-Fi (wireless) connection in your room. Your ResNet connection is included
in your housing costs, so you pay no additional fee for this service.
Administrative
Services
ResNet (Residence Hall Network)
Distance
Learning
SCSU offers free student technology workshops each semester. You can
polish your skills in or learn programs such as Dreamweaver, Office
2007, Minitab, Photoshop and RefWorks, plus how to get the most out of
HuskyNet services. These sessions are offered in the Miller Center and
a few other campus locations. For registration and to view the complete
list of current workshops, visit ims.stcloudstate.edu.
Essentials
New
Contacts
HuskyNet
Computing
Computer
Protection
Library
Distance
Learning
Administrative
Services
Forums
Policies &
Regulations
Glossary
& Map
• Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter
• Current Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari)
• Windows PCs: Windows XP or Windows Vista
• Macintosh: Mac OS 10.3 or later
Most computers purchased within the past couple years will meet these
requirements. If your computer does not meet these requirements, contact
the HelpDesk for more information (page 5).
Device Registration
All devices connected to ResNet must be registered on the network. Once
you have successfully connected to ResNet, your Web browser will direct you
to our online registration site. Be sure to read the instructions carefully and
follow the steps as you will not be able to browse the Internet until you have
completed the registration. You will need your Student ID, HuskyNetID and
password to successfully register your connection.
Gaming use:
• Game consoles work on ResNet
• Limited support is available
• Consoles on ResNet need to be registered
• Registration instructions can be found at
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/resnet
Responsible Use
When you register your ResNet connection, you will receive the ResNet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). You will need to read, understand and agree to this
policy before your connection will be activated. The most current version of the
AUP can be found at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/resnet. If you have any questions
about the AUP, please contact the ResNet Coordinator at resnet@stcloudstate.edu.
Support
ResNet Quick Connect Guides are provided to you during move-in. If you
need additional assistance, technical support is available to you through the
HelpDesk at helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-2077.
Wireless access
SCSU’s expanding wireless network service is available in all campus
buildings. In addition to computers, SCSU provides wireless access for
Palm OS and Windows CE handheld devices. To use the wireless network,
you need to make sure that the device you are using has the necessary hardware, including a wireless card. You will also need an active HuskyNetID
(page 9). To learn more, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/wireless, or contact the
HelpDesk (page 5) for assistance.
Wired connection (open data jacks)
SCSU has several hundred wired access plug-ins, called open data jacks,
available to you. They provide laptop users with the ability to plug in and use
campus technology resources and the Internet.
Wired access is found throughout the Miller Center library, auditorium
and coffee shop. Each Miller Center study table is outfitted with a data
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To connect to the SCSU wireless
network, you will need:
• A computer, laptop or other device with a
wireless interface card
• Windows 2000 or Mac OS 10.2 or higher
• Your HuskyNetID (page 3)
Essentials
jack and power receptacle. There is also wired access in the Engineering
and Computing Center lab, ECC 103. Check with lab consultants in other
locations for additional availability.
New
Printing with open data jacks
For information on where and how to find an off-campus Internet service provider, see the list of resources provided at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/isp. Please note
that this list is not endorsed by SCSU and is supplied to you as a courtesy only.
Administrative
Services
Classroom Performance System and Clickers
Distance
Learning
SCSU has over 135 electronic classrooms that allow your professors to
enhance their instruction with technology. E-classrooms are equipped
with a computer, touch-screen audio-visual management system and
multimedia equipment including a projector, DVD/VCR combo and
speakers. Campus e-classrooms have seen major upgrades over the past
couple of years, and the number of e-classrooms grows each year.
Library
Electronic classrooms
Computer
Protection
Many departments offer specialized computing resources in Curriculum-Related
Labs (see chart on page 21) only open to students enrolled in certain classes. The
faculty teaching these classes will tell you if you need to use equipment in these
labs. For more information, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/restrictedaccess.
Computing
Curriculum-Related Labs
HuskyNet
Off-campus Internet resources
Contacts
Using an open data jack, you can print from a laptop to SCSU printers, though
you may need special software to do so. For requirements and configuration
information, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu and click on “Computers & Printing”
and “Wired Access.” If you need assistance, contact the HelpDesk (page 5).
Forums
A Classroom Performance System (CPS) is a
wireless response system that allows you to interact electronically with your instructor by using a
wireless response device (Clicker) to answer questions in real time with just the click of a button.
Instructors often use the CPS to take attendance,
administer quizzes and get instant feedback and
class participation.
Glossary
& Map
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Policies &
Regulations
Nineteen classrooms at SCSU are equipped with
a CPS, including all classrooms with seating for Clickers allow you to interact
75 students or more. You may need to purchase a electronically with instructors.
Clicker as a part of your required course materials. Your Clicker will be compatible with all CPS-equipped classrooms on campus; however, you will need
Essentials
New
Contacts
HuskyNet
Computing
Computer
Protection
Library
Distance
Learning
Administrative
Services
Forums
Policies &
Regulations
Glossary
& Map
to purchase a registration card for each semester that you need to use the CPS. For
more information on the CPS and Clickers, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/clickers.
Podcasting
Podcasting is the distribution of media-filled programs (podcasts) over the
Internet. Podcasts can consist of media such as audio, video and print files and
are available for download and playback on personal computers or portable
media players (like iPods).
You can subscribe to podcasts, unlike simple downloads, and use a content
software program (like iTunes or an RSS aggregator) to automatically retrieve
new content as it is published.
At SCSU, more and more instructors each year choose to enhance their
courses by creating podcasts of lectures, presentations and exam reviews,
available 24 hours a day to students. For more information about podcasting, visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/podcast.
Portable data storage
If you need to use storage space beyond your allotted 500 megabytes of
campus network space, you may want to use a portable data storage device.
Here is what you need to know.
USB drives:
All computers in General Access Labs include a labeled USB (Universal Serial
Bus) extension cable for connecting USB drives (also known as memory sticks
or flash drives). This cable provides you with easy, convenient access to the
USB port. Look for the cable, not the port.
Disk drives:
You may check out Zip disk drives from the Lab Consultants in the General
Access Labs for use on the lab machines only. If you want to use a 3.5-inch
floppy disk or Zip disk in the labs, you should ask a consultant for help.
CD and DVD read/write drives:
You may write to or “burn” CDs and DVDs on computers in several of
SCSU’s General Access Labs (page 16). For assistance or to learn which
computers and labs have this capability, contact a Lab Consultant (page 6).
Scanners
Most General Access Labs (page 16) are equipped with flatbed scanners for
scanning photos or documents. Scanners are available for both Windows and
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Macintosh computers and detailed user instructions are located on each. For
additional assistance, see a Lab Consultant (page 6).
$0.04
$0.07
$0.40
$0.60
$0.85
$1.25
Printers and printing
SCSU computer labs are equipped with black-and-white laser printers. Color
printers are available in the Miller Center and the Kiehle Visual Arts Center.
User instructions are posted near each printer.
Accounting
Windows
9
Art/Graphics
7
Business Computing & Information Systems
24
Center for Information Media
HH 112
10
CH 491
25
5
MC B31
EB B216b
5
EH 201
16
HH 221
Computer Networking and Applications Network Simulation
10
ECC 103
Computer Networking and Applications Operating Systems
21
ECC 103
Computer Science – CA
61
ECC 102/102C/102D
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
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WSB 25, 27, 28, 34, 37
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Computer Network Research Center
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Communication Studies
BH 128
Administrative
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Biology/Chemistry
KVAC 105
Distance
Learning
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Location
CH 415
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Aviation
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Macs
Library
Lab Areas
Computer
Protection
Curriculum-Related Labs
Computing
The Student Technology Fee account deposits $8 into a separate account on
your Campus Card for printing. After you use the $8, your additional print
costs will be deducted from your Campus Cash funds. Print fund balances
do not carry forward to the next semester. Most printers in the Curriculumrelated labs (below) accept Campus Card printing funds. If you have printing
questions, speak with a Lab Consultant (page 6).
HuskyNet
In addition to standard one-sided printing, you have the option of two-sided
(duplex) printing in the General Access Labs. You can request information
about this option at the Consultant Desk in each lab. Print queues will hold
your documents for 90 minutes.
Contacts
• Black-and-white (one-sided) • Black-and-white (two-sided) • Black-and-white (transparency) • Color (8.5 x 11) • Color (11 x 17) • Color (transparency) New
Per Page Costs
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About printing:
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Distance
Learning
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Services
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Curriculum-Related Labs... continued
Lab Areas
Macs
Location
Economics Research
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SH 304
Electrical and Computer Engineering
103
ECC 127, 201, 202, 203, 216, 221, 222
English
21
R 218
Environmental & Technological Studies
19
HH 232
Environmental & Technological Studies – CAD
20
HH 212
Foreign Languages
7
LH G18
Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Sports Science
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HaH 331
Human Performance
8
HaH 111
Integrated Circuit Design
13
ECC 127
Manufacturing Engineering
10
ECC 119
Mass Communications
38
SH 117/119
Math Skills Center
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CH 224
Math and Statistics
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ECC 103
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
9
ECC 103A
Microcomputer Studies
50
ECC 103
Multicultural Academic Support Center (MASE)
16
CH 221
Music
12
PAC 163
Nursing
15
Health Partners
Physics
33
WSB 302/303/305
Physics
9
BH 340/ WSB 342
Psychology
14
2
SH 211/213
ResLife – Mitchell Hall
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3
Mitchell Hall – second floor
Social Sciences
20
SH 306
Social Science Survey
15
SH 324
Spatial Analysis Research Center
40
SH 310
Special Education
4
TV Studio
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Windows
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4
EB A258
8
SH 142
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Protecting Your Computer
Update software
Firewalls protect your computer by filtering the incoming network traffic and can
prevent certain types of viruses and malicious network activity. Most newer operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X have built-in firewalls,
but they need to be activated. Contact the HelpDesk (page 5) for assistance.
Protect your password
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Policies &
Regulations
Since passwords provide access to your personal information, you should
always make them difficult to guess. Changing your password frequently
will also help protect you from identity theft and unauthorized access to
your personal information. The best practice for computer security is to change
your password at least one time per semester.
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You have four pieces of information
you must remember to use SCSU’s
computing systems:
• Your SCSU ID
• Your SCSU PIN
• Your HuskyNetID
• Your HuskyNet password
Keep all your SCSU login credentials in a
safe, secure place. Don’t lose or forget
these numbers.
Firewall filtering
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Services
Protect login information
Distance
Learning
TIP
Installing all available system and software updates will help keep your computer
safe. If you are a Windows user, you can configure your computer to automatically
download and install updates by going to the Automatic Updates Control Panel. If
you are a Macintosh user, you can configure System Update in System Preferences
to download important updates on a regular basis.
Library
If you choose to use your own antivirus software, be sure to keep it updated
so it can provide protection against the latest threats. Please note that even
the best antivirus software will not protect you against all viruses. Practicing
safe computing habits will help you avoid viruses that antivirus software is
unable to prevent.
Computer
Protection
SCSU provides Symantec AntiVirus for Windows and Symantec’s Norton
AntiVirus for Macintosh for all current students. You can download and
install it by going to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/protectu.
Computing
Install antivirus software
HuskyNet
Safe practices
Contacts
When you connect your computer to a network or the Internet, it increases
the risk for exposing your system to viruses and unauthorized access by
others. St. Cloud State University has protections in place for campus
computers, but not all unwanted activity can be stopped. We encourage
you to protect your computer system and files, and we have provided the
following tips and resources to help you do so. If you have additional
questions, please contact the HelpDesk (page 5).
Essentials
New
Contacts
HuskyNet
Computing
Creating backups
Hard drives and other storage devices occasionally go bad. You can minimize
your losses if this happens to you by backing up your files. We recommend that
you back up and save your files often. You can back up your data by saving to a
flash drive or memory stick (for short-term working backups), writable CD (for
long-term backups) or your HuskyNet File space (see huskynet.stcloudstate.edu for
more information).
Threat awareness
Spyware (sometimes called malware) are malicious and often annoying
programs that are installed on your computer without your knowledge,
sometimes just by visiting a particular Web site or downloading a seemingly innocent program. Spyware can cause pop-up ads and might collect
information about you and your computer use. These programs often interfere with your computer’s operation and can really slow it down.
The newest version of Symantec AntiVirus, available free to SCSU students,
provides protection from viruses and some spyware. In addition to Symantec
AntiVirus, the HelpDesk also recommends two free anti-spyware programs:
Ad-Aware and SpyBot-Search & Destroy, available at www.download.com.
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Regulations
Forums
Administrative
Services
Library
Beware of spyware
Distance
Learning
Computer
Protection
A secure password should include:
• A combination of letters, numbers and special characters (#, $, *)
• No recognizable dictionary word
• At least six characters
• Use of upper and lowercase letters
Never give your password to friends, roommates or anyone else. Remember that
you are responsible for activity that occurs under the HuskyNetID assigned to you,
so it is in your best interest to choose a unique password and keep it private.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing
Peer-to-peer file sharing networks pose many security concerns. Programs
like Kazaa, Ares, iMesh and LimeWire are popular ways to share music and
movie files on the Internet, but they create legal risks and security concerns
that can result in serious trouble for you – including lawsuits and fines.
Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, it is illegal to download and
distribute copyrighted music and movies. The Recording Industry Association of America and Motion Picture Association of America have filed
cases against students who have illegally downloaded and shared music and
movies. In addition to legal issues, many P2P applications include spyware
and are targeted by computer viruses. Deleting P2P programs from your
computer will help you avoid these potential problems.
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Tip
Protect your computer
from spyware
Windows users must be careful about using
music and file sharing technology and any
other “free” programs downloaded from
the Web. Many include spyware, a type
of software that will transmit private
information back to the Web site.
Spyware can slow your computer and
prevent you from logging onto Web sites
such as Outlook Web Access (OWA) and
Desire2Learn (D2L). SCSU recommends
that all Windows users install Ad-Aware
or SpyBot, two free spyware removers
available for download at
www.download.com
E-mail and instant messenger use
Spam, phishing and abusive e-mail
Phishing
Administrative
Services
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If someone is sending threatening e-mail to you, do not engage the individual
in written or verbal conversation. Write to or tell the person to discontinue
the activity. If the person will not stop sending the harassing messages or
if the threat becomes serious, contact the SCSU IT Security Coordinator at
itsecurity@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-3091. If you feel the threat is immediate
or life-threatening, contact Public Safety (320) 308-3333 or your local police.
Distance
Learning
Abusive e-mail
Library
Phishing – a form of spam – is a prevalent online criminal activity involving
fraudulent e-mail messages sent in an attempt to obtain your account information
such as credit card and banking information. These e-mails are usually written
under the guise of “protecting” you by asking for “confirmation” or “verification”
of personal and/or account information. However, please note that legitimate
businesses will never ask you for personal or financial information via e-mail.
For more information on phishing and how to protect yourself from it, visit
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/protectu/phishing.asp.
Computer
Protection
Unwanted e-mail uses your allotted storage space quota. You can work with
HuskyNet staff to reduce the amount of spam you receive. Remember that
e-mail sent from a mailing list to which you have subscribed is not spam. For
more information on spam, best practices for dealing with it and other related
resources, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/spam.
Computing
SCSU provides protection from unsolicited e-mail advertising, also known as
spam and junk e-mail. When you receive spam, you may send the unopened
message to spam@stcloudstate.edu, and system staff will attempt to block future
e-mail from that address.
HuskyNet
Spam
Contacts
Viruses and spyware often spread through e-mail and instant messenger communications. These messages might appear to be from a friend, family member
or online acquaintance and often contain a link to a Web page that will download
and install malicious software on your computer. Unless you were expecting the
message or are absolutely sure of the message’s legitimacy, do not click on these
links until you verify them with the apparent sender.
New
• Don’t make it easy for spammers to get your
SCSU e-mail address by giving it out.
• When possible, don’t open suspected spam.
• Never respond to suspicious e-mails, especially
those requesting your private information.
• Don’t click on links within the suspicious
e-mail. Instead, type the Web address directly
into your Web browser to check its legitimacy.
• Don’t use phone numbers in suspicious e-mails.
• Report spam by following the SCSU spam
reporting instructions at
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/spam
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Protecting yourself from spam
and phishing
Policies &
Regulations
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Essentials
Learning Resources & Technology Services staff and faculty provide library
resources and services at the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center,
located on the northwestern edge of the St. Cloud State University campus
and online at lrts.stcloudstate.edu.
The Miller Center’s library collection offers books, scholarly journals,
magazines and electronic resources. In addition to the more than 675,000
books and 1.3 million government documents in the Miller Center, you
have access to more than 13,000 journals online.
Research and resources
Book search
SCSU’s online library catalog, MnPALS, allows you to search for any materials
maintained in the Miller Center. This includes books, videos, CDs, DVDs, sound
recordings, journals, magazines, newspapers and government documents.
How to use the MnPALS library catalog
•Go to lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/findbooks.asp and click on “SCSU MnPALS.”
• Search using keywords, title or author.
• Write down the item’s call number (ex. F607.P45 1985) and locate it.
• Check out your items at the Circulation Desk on 1st Floor West. Most books
may be checked out for four weeks and renewed online through MnPALS
using your 14-digit bar code number from your Campus Card (page 2).
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Library Technologies
The library provides plenty of workspaces to meet your study and research needs.
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Miller Center library hours:
Semester hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
For additional hours, visit
lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/hours
When you need a book, journal article or item that is not available at the
Miller Center, you can use Interlibrary Loan. This service helps you get
copies of articles and books from other libraries. The Interlibrary Loan
service is available to SCSU students, faculty and staff at no charge.
•Electronic reserves: You can access e-reserve items online. Go to
lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/course_reserves and log in using your HuskyNetID and password (page 3). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view
e-reserve documents.
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Glossary
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You can get help from SCSU librarians in four easy ways:
• Reference Desk: Located in the Miller Center – 1st Floor West. Librarians
Policies &
Regulations
If you ever feel frustrated or confused about using the library, Ask A Librarian!
Librarians help students from first year to graduate level with research. They
can help you pick a topic, create a search strategy, find books, journals, newspaper articles or Web sites, create bibliographies and more. Think of librarians as
your guide to the world of information.
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Ask a librarian
Administrative
Services
• Print reserves: These are available for checkout from the Circulation Desk.
You will need to know the instructor and course name. You may need to
specify the name of the document in case the instructor has more than one
item on reserve.
Distance
Learning
Faculty often put course materials on reserve in the library for ease of
use and availability. The library offers the convenience of both print and
electronic reserves.
Library
Reserves and E-reserves
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Protection
Request process:
• Fill out a request form at lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/guides/illrequest.asp
• Wait 2-10 days for delivery
• Notification will be e-mailed to you when your item is available
• Pick up your item at the Circulation Desk (page 7) or online at the link provided
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Interlibrary Loan
HuskyNet
• After filling out a request at lrts.stcloudstate.
edu/library/guides/illrequest.asp, you
will receive a confirmation e-mail containing a
personal identification number (PIN).
• Point your browser to the Web address
provided in the confirmation e-mail and follow
the directions on how to retrieve your article.
• Go to lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/findarticles.asp
• Select a database and search by topic or title. Be sure to break down your
topic into keywords and think of other words that describe the same topic,
for example, “teen” or “adolescent.”
• Evaluate the results by reading article titles and abstracts; look at 25-50
citations and pick the best.
• Find the full text. If the article is available electronically in the database,
you can read, print or e-mail the article to yourself. Click on the link that
says “HTML,” “PDF” or “Linked Full Text.” If there is no link to the full
text, click the “FindIt!” button. This will link you to other databases with
the full-text version of the article; to SCSU MnPALS to search for the print,
microfilm or microfiche version of the article; or to an Interlibrary Loan
form that will request the item from a different library.
Contacts
Retrieving electronic
Interlibrary Loan articles:
Articles search
New
• Academic Search Premier – most subjects
• ERIC – education
• PsycINFO – psychology
• ABI/INFORM – business
• MLA International Bibliography – literature
• ProQuest Newspapers – newspapers
• SCSU MultiSearch – simultaneous databases
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Most commonly used
databases:
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QuickStart tools
Additional library resources
LR&TS provides you with audiovisual equipment that you may need for your
studies. Equipment is located at the Circulation Desk on 1st Floor West and
can be checked out using your SCSU Campus Card (page 2).
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Regulations
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Distance
Learning
The library has e-tools to assist you with your research. Here are a few online
resources that can help you plan, research and write your assignments.
• Assignment Calculator: Enter your assignment due date and topic in the
appropriate boxes and the Assignment Calculator will create a step-by-step
guide for completing your research assignment on time. You can sign up for
e-mail reminders, too. Go to libdata.stcloudstate.edu/assignmentcalc.
• Research QuickStart: This tool provides you with an easy entry point
into your research project. You select a topic and receive a list of article
databases, books, encyclopedias, Web sites and useful resources, selected
by librarians. To start, go to research.stcloudstate.edu.
•Course QuickStart: This online resource gives you helpful information
specific to certain courses you are taking. Course QuickStart provides
specific articles, books, databases, Web sites and tips for completing
your assignments. SCSU librarians compile all resources listed. Go to
research.stcloudstate.edu/courses.phtml to see if your course is listed.
• RefWorks: This Web-based program helps you manage and format your
bibliography in seconds. It works with your list of references and provides
you with a bibliography in any style, from APA (American Psychological
Association) to MLA (Modern Language Association). To learn more go to
lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library/refworks.
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Services
Library
Computer
Protection
Computing
HuskyNet
are stationed here seven days a week to help you in person (page 7).
• E-mail: Send questions to askref@stcloudstate.edu and you will get a response
within an hour during Reference Desk hours (page 7).
• Phone: Call 308-4755 or (877) 856-9786 toll-free.
• Online chat: Click on the “Ask A Librarian” icon on the library Web site,
lrts.stcloudstate.edu to be connected with a reference librarian. Look for posted
hours of this service during Fall 2007.
Checkout equipment available
Miller Center laptops
You can check out Windows or Macintosh laptop computers at the Circulation Desk for up to three days. These laptops are available to students only.
Each laptop is equipped to connect to the SCSU network from any data port
on campus as well as to the wireless network. Software can also be installed
on these laptops. When they are not reserved, laptops are available on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Student study rooms
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Sixteen student study rooms are available for use during Miller Center library
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Checkout equipment available:
• Boombox with CD player
• Digital camera
• Headphones
• Digital recorder
• Graphing calculator
• Laptops (Mac/Windows)
• Microphone/microphone stand
• Overhead projector
• PA system
• Screen
• Slide projector
• Tape player
• Tripod
• TTY
• Video camera (Digital/VHS)
Black-and-white and color laser printing is available to you from all Miller
Center computer workstations. If you need to print on transparencies or
special paper, go to the Miller Center 2nd Floor East lab for help. To learn
more about printing on campus, click on the “Computers & Printing” menu
at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu.
• 2nd Floor East Lab
• 2nd Floor West Lab
• 3rd Floor West Lab
• Reference area on 1st Floor West
• Extended Study Computer Lab (MC 102)
Self-checkout station
Miller Center
photocopier locations
Photocopiers
Miller Center assistance for students with disabilities
Administrative
Services
Tip: Library at a glance
3rd Floor West
• Juvenile collection
• The Joan Blaska Children’s Collection
• SCSU University Archives/Special
Collections
• Main collections, M-N
Basement West
• Main collections, E-L and P-Z
• U.S. government documents, I-Z
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1st Floor West
• Reference collection
• U.S. government documents, A-H
• Minnesota government documents
• Multicultural Resource Center
• Periodicals
• Circulation Desk (Videos, DVDs, CDs,
sound recordings)
2nd Floor West
• Main collections, A-D
Distance
Learning
Learning Resources & Technology Services provides special computer
software and hardware for students with disabilities. This technology aids
students who are visually impaired, learning disabled or who are unable
to use a conventional computer keyboard and mouse. Disability accessible workstations and printers are available near the Reference Desk on
1st Floor West. Students with disabilities should go the Student Disability
Services site at www.stcloudstate.edu/sds for more information.
Library
• Basement West –1 copier
• 1st Floor West – 3 copiers
• 1st Floor Periodicals area – 2 copiers,
including a wheelchair accessible copier
• 2nd Floor West – 1 copier
Seven black-and-white photocopiers are available to the public in the Miller Center and are located in MC 127A, 135A, 219 and Basement West. You will need
“Campus Cash” on your Campus Card (page 2) to use the photocopy machines.
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Protection
You may check out books using the self-checkout station on the counter
across from the Circulation Desk on 1st Floor West. You will need your
SCSU Campus Card (page 2). Follow the instructions on the front of the
self-checkout station, and remember to take your receipt so you have a
record of the due date.
Computing
Color
• 2nd Floor East Lab
HuskyNet
Black-and-white
Contacts
Miller Center printers
New
Miller Center printer locations:
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hours (page 26). Each room is equipped with a computer, network and Internet
connection, a television that also serves as a monitor, a VCR and DVD player
and a white board. Instructions for printing are included in the pages fastened to
the computing equipment cart. To reserve a study room, contact the Circulation
Desk (page 7).
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Essentials
The Center for Continuing Studies at St. Cloud State University offers students
who cannot travel to campus a variety of course delivery options. Courses offered
through the mail, interactive television, the Web and off-campus locations give
students greater access to SCSU’s academic programs.
With increasing frequency, faculty members are using the Web to offer distance
courses. Through our online courses, you may use the flexibility of distance or
e-learning to work toward degrees.
Online courses are offered through the Center for Continuing Studies office
at SCSU. For more information, contact ccs@stcloudstate.edu, (320) 308-3081
or visit the Web site at www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies.
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Learning
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Computer
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Online courses
Computing
Contacts
New
Distance & Online Learning
Some things to know:
• Both on- and off-campus students may enroll in online courses.
• Online courses are listed in the regular class bulletin and have a checkmark
beside them. You can also browse the list of online offerings through the
Continuing Studies Web site at www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies/distance.
• Online course registration takes place through the Center for Continuing
Studies’ Web site.
• Online courses follow the semester schedule.
• Courses offered online have the same prerequisites as on-campus courses.
• Online courses are billed at the off-campus tuition rate and have an additional
course fee attached.
Off-campus Internet resources
For information on where and how to find an Internet service provider, see the
list of resources provided at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/isp. Please note that this
list is not endorsed by SCSU and is supplied to you as a courtesy only.
Podcasts
Some instructors use podcasting as a way to enhance their course offerings
by creating podcasts of lectures, presentations, exam reviews and more,
available to you online 24 hours a day. For more information on podcasts,
see page 20 or visit huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/podcast.
Desire2Learn (D2L)
Instructors at SCSU can use a specialized software package, called a Course
Management System, to create and distribute elements of their courses online.
SCSU uses Desire2Learn (D2L) as its Course Management System. As a student,
you might be required to log in to D2L for a portion or all of your course work. To
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To log onto D2L you must:
• Be a registered SCSU student
• Be enrolled in a class that uses D2L (not all
SCSU courses use Desire2Learn; some online
courses use different technologies)
• Have an active HuskyNetID (page 9)
• Use a Web browser and computer system that
is supported by D2L
ITV/Video Conferencing
This technology allows two parties in different locations to interact with
video and audio capabilities, simultaneously. It is most commonly used at
SCSU between an instructor located in an ITV classroom on campus and
the virtual classroom of students located off campus.
MediaSite
MediaSite is a content distribution tool most often used to rebroadcast audio
and video recordings of courses, lectures and presentations online.
WebEx and Adobe Acrobat Connect are online Web conferencing and collaboration tools. They provide multimedia capabilities that can be used for many
activities such as group work, online office hours and interactive classes.
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Protection
WebEx and Adobe Acrobat Connect
Computing
To change your Pop-up Blocker settings in
Internet Explorer 7:
• Open Internet Explorer 7
• Under the “Tools” menu, select Pop-up
Blocker
• Click Pop-up Blocker Settings and adjust
them accordingly
Multimedia technologies at SCSU utilize multiple mediums like audio and
video to provide interactive classroom experiences that are available to you
both on and off campus, often 24 hours a day. The following are a few of these
technologies used at SCSU.
HuskyNet
In order to function properly, many campus
Web sites such as Desire2Learn, Outlook
Web Access (OWA) and library databases,
require pop-ups to be enabled. You can
adjust the default setting to allow more
or fewer pop-ups.
Multimedia technologies
Contacts
By default, the Internet Explorer 7 Pop-up
Blocker is turned on in all General Access
Lab computers.
New
Pop-up Blocker settings
learn more about D2L and whether or not your computer system will work with
D2L, go to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/D2L.
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TIP
Library
Library and technology services
Library bar code and password
HuskyNetID, Student ID and PIN
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Regulations
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Forums
You will need to activate your SCSU HuskyNetID (page 9) to use many of
the online library databases available. Your HuskyNetID gives you access
to your SCSU e-mail account, File/Web space and many other electronic
resources. Before you can activate your HuskyNetID, you will need your
SCSU ID number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) (page 3). To
learn more about HuskyNet technology services for distance learners, visit
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/distance.asp.
Administrative
Services
To use some of the library resources, you will need a library bar code (page 3).
Your library bar code number is included in the packet sent to you by the Center
for Continuing Studies after you complete the registration process. To learn more
about library services for distance learners, visit lrts.stcloudstate.edu/DistanceEd.
Distance
Learning
Learning Resources & Technology Services provides many library and
technology services to distance learners. All of these services are aimed at
helping you use SCSU’s resources without needing to come to campus.
Essentials
Many student services are available to you online through St. Cloud State
University’s main Web page, www.stcloudstate.edu. This page is frequently
updated, so visit it often for up-to-date information.
Computer
Protection
Computing
HuskyNet
Contacts
New
Administrative Services
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Regulations
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Services
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Learning
Library
The Administrative Services Building is home to many student resources.
Records and Registration
Administrative Services 118
(320) 308-2111
Student Registration Help Line: (320) 308-3936
E-mail: registrar@stcloudstate.edu
Web: www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar
You will find registration instructions at www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar. Click
on the “Online Services Sign-In” link and follow the instructions provided.
If you need additional assistance, call the Student Registration help line at
(320) 308-3936 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or send a message to
registrationhelpdesk@stcloudstate.edu.
To access online registration, you need:
• Your SCSU ID number (page 2)
• Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) (page 3)
Unofficial transcripts
To view your unofficial transcript, go to the “Student Services” menu
at www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar , and click on “Transcripts” and then
“unofficial transcripts.”
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With online registration
services, you can:
• Search for open sections of classes
• Add or drop classes
• View your class schedule
• Check grades
• View your unofficial transcript
• Check on holds on your records
• View/change your local or permanent address
Essentials
Official transcripts
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Administrative Services 106
(320) 308- 2047
E-mail: financialaid@stcloudstate.edu
Web: www.stcloudstate.edu/financialaid
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To receive official verification of your grades or to order an official transcript,
you must complete a Transcript Request Form. There is a fee for official transcripts. Forms are available online at www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar by clicking
on the “Student Services” menu and then linking to “Transcripts” and the
“Transcript Request Form.” You may also pick up a form in the Office of
Records and Registration.
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(320) 308-4003
E-mail: billing@stcloudstate.edu
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SCSU’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides you with several
online resources, including access to account information, financial aid status
and scholarship searches. You will also find important financial aid application information, deadlines and reminders. All of these resources can be
found at www.stcloudstate.edu/financialaid.
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Services
You will need
• Your SCSU ID number (page 2)
• Your SCSU PIN (page 3)
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Learning
You can access bill-pay as well as billing and account information online by
following the steps below. You can also view your balance due by term, full
account details and procedures for paying online.
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To access billing information
• Go to the SCSU home page www.stcloudstate.edu
• Click on “Current Students”
• Click on “Billing Information”
• Enter your SCSU ID and PIN
• Choose “My Account”
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Career Services Center
Administrative Services 101
(320) 308-2151
E-mail: careerservices@stcloudstate.edu
Web: www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices
Career Services Center Registration: www.scsucareers.com
At the Career Services Center Web site, you will find resources for career
exploration, choosing a major and job search strategies. You can view the
schedule to find one of the Career Service Center workshops on topics such
as resume writing and interviewing skills or find job fairs and other career
events at www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices.
Career Services also provides access to Interview Stream, an online program
that allows you to participate in a digitally recorded mock interview, held in
the Career Services Center.
At the Career Services Center registration site, www.scsucareers.com, students
and alumni can register online and upload their resumes into resume books
to be made available to employers with job openings. If you register for this
service, you may also view and apply for internships, full-time employment
and sign up for on-campus interviews with visiting employers.
These are no-cost services for all SCSU students and alumni. For more
information, contact the Career Services Center.
DISCOVER: Career interest exploration online
SCSU’s Counseling Center (SH 103) offers DISCOVER, a free computer-based
career-planning program. This program is designed to help you learn more about
yourself and discover occupations that may be right for you.
DISCOVER helps you:
• Measure your interests, abilities, experiences and values through career
interest inventories
• Develop a customized list of occupations to explore
• Identify majors related to those occupations
• Gather information about more than 500 occupations
• Identify schools with programs related to the occupations you want to explore
• Find job search information such as resume writing and job interviewing skills
Counseling Center staff recommend that you meet with a staff member after
you use the DISCOVER program so one of their professionals can help you
interpret your results.
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To use the DISCOVER
career planning program,
you will need to:
• Contact the Counseling Center staff at
(320) 308-3171 or in SH 103 for a username
• Go to act.org/discover
• Log in and skip the password (first time log in only)
and click the “submit” button
• Click on the red tab labeled “My Profile”
• Click on “Personal Information”
• Click on “My User ID or Password”
• Change your username and password
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Student Technology
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Contacts
Student Technology Fee Committee
Send questions or suggestions to:
Kristi Tornquist, dean of LR&TS
Miller Center 112
(320) 308-2022
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Regulations
kmtornquist@stcloudstate.edu
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To be considered for appointment
to the committee, contact:
Student Government president
Atwood Center
(320) 308-3751
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Services
St. Cloud State University’s Student Technology Fee is approved at
$4.28 a semester credit and typically generates $1.5 million each year.
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MnSCU standards:
• All colleges and universities may develop a policy to charge a fee to all
students for the acquisition, upgrading and/or maintenance of technology
for academic and student support activities.
•This fee shall not be used for providing computer access to institutional
employees.
•Revenue from this fee shall be used according to plans developed annually
by a campus technology committee and recommended to the college or
university president.
• Increases in this fee must be approved by an affirmative vote of the campus
student association.
•The maximum amount of this fee shall be determined by the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.
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• Recommending an annual budget to Student
Government and the SCSU administration
• Reviewing the facilities and services that are
provided by the Technology Fee
• Discussing new ways of supporting student
access to technology
The Student Technology Fee provides technology-related resources for St. Cloud
State University students. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
system standardizes the use of technology fees for all of its schools.
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The committee
is responsible for:
Student Technology Fee
Computing
• 387 General Access computers
• Network support services for computers,
printers and servers
• Furniture for General Access Labs
• Software in General Access Labs
• Student Lab Consultants
• Technicians
• Equipment maintenance and printer supplies
HuskyNet
The Student Technology Fee
funds:
The Student Technology Fee Committee works with SCSU administrators
to determine how the technology fee funds are used. The committee also
makes recommendations to the Fee Allocation Committee for adjusting
the cost of this fee. There are seven voting members (five students and
two administrators), and a Learning Resources & Technology Services
staff member who serves as an ex-officio committee member. The Student
Government president appoints voting student members.
stugovt@stcloudstate.edu
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SCSU’s Teaching, Learning, Technology Roundtable (TLTR) brings together
students, faculty, staff and administrators to share information, coordinate
technology plans and advise the University’s leadership on issues related to
technology.
TLTR members develop technology plans for SCSU that establish goals
and objectives, as well as policies and procedures, for the use of computer
technology in teaching and learning. Committee members also offer advice
to SCSU’s senior administration on developing the campus network and
campus computing facilities. Students are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings.
For more information on TLTR technology plans, go to www.stcloudstate.edu/tltr.
To have your name included in the e-mail distribution list and receive notices of
meeting agendas, times and places, send an e-mail message to: Kristi Tornquist,
dean of LR&TS, kmtornquist@stcloudstate.edu
LR&TS Student Advisory Group
Students interested in serving on this group should contact:
Kristi Tornquist, dean of LR&TS
Miller Center 112
(320) 308-2022
kmtornquist@stcloudstate.edu
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Learning Resources & Technology Services invites students to be a part of the
Student Advisory Group. Members provide input and make recommendations
to the dean on practical problems encountered by students in the Miller Center,
including those related to policies and services. Discussions are informal, yet
provide the dean with valuable information from student perspectives.
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Policies & Regulations
As an SCSU student, you are required to be ethical and responsible in your use
of HuskyNet. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all HuskyNet
policies and regulations which can be found at huskynet.stcloudstate.edu under the
“Technology Policies” link.
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Services
HuskyNet policies and regulations
Distance
Learning
In addition to other technology use policies, you are required to know and
agree to the “Responsible Use of Computers” standard set by SCSU. Go
to huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/policies/responsibleuse.asp to read the full details,
including a summary of current Minnesota computer laws.
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SCSU Responsible Use of Computers
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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) sets policies and
procedures for all of its members, including SCSU. You are responsible
for knowing and abiding by all MnSCU regulations, especially the “Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources”
standards located at www.mnscu.edu/board/procedure/522p1.html.
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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
HuskyNet
You will find a list of policies and regulations below by which you are responsible
for knowing and abiding. The full-length text and list of policies can be found at
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu under the “Technology Policies” link. Failure to comply
with these policies and regulations may result in the loss of network privileges or
other disciplinary actions.
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As a student at St. Cloud State University you are entitled to the use of the campus
network and technologies. By using SCSU technology resources, you agree to abide
by the policies and regulations set by SCSU, the Student Code of Conduct, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and all applicable state and federal laws.
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Regulations
Sample of HuskyNet policies:
• Student HuskyNet account
• Account allocations
• E-mail usage
• E-mail as official communication to students
• Student Campus Desktop/iCampus Desktop users
• ResNet (Residential Hall Network) usage
• Open data jack usage
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Antivirus software:
Blog
Campus Desktop/iCampus Desktop:
Clicker:
Desire2Learn (D2L):
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Download:
E-classroom:
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Database:
Desktop:
Encryption:
Ethernet:
File space:
Firewall:
Gigabyte (GB):
HuskyNet:
IP Address (Internet Protocol):
Kilobyte (KB):
MAC Address (Machine Access Code):
Malware:
Megabyte (MB):
Modem:
MP3:
Open data jack:
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Flash drive:
Operating system:
P2P File Sharing:
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A program that searches a hard drive and removes any viruses found (page 23).
A Web site that contains reverse-chronological journal or diary-like entries.
See Roaming Profiles.
An electronic response pad that enables students and professors to instantly tally
digital responses in a classroom (i.e. attendance - see page 19).
A course management system that enables access to course information online
(i.e. course calendars, quizzes, discussions and grades - see page 30).
An electronic filing system.
The initial screen appearance on a computer. It consists of icons that show
files, folders and various types of documents (page 15).
To transfer data from another source to your computer.
Classrooms on campus equipped with an audio-visual management system
and equipment, computers and instructor consoles (page 19).
Encoded information that can only be viewed by the sender and intended recipient.
Common technology used to network computers in local areas.
Storage space for computer information on a computer network (page 13).
Software or hardware that filters network traffic coming into your computer. It
provides a layer of protection against malicious network activity (page 23).
A memory card that plugs into a computer’s USB port and functions as a portable
hard drive. Also known as a USB drive or memory stick (page 20).
A unit of computer memory or data storage capacity equal to 1,024 megabytes.
Short for Husky Network: a set of SCSU technologies linked together and
accessed by a common username (HuskyNetID) and password (page 3).
A unique number assigned to every computer on the Internet (i.e. 199.17.xxx.xxx).
A unit of computer memory or data storage capacity equal to 1,024 bytes.
A unique number assigned to every networking device. A MAC address is
often needed in order to register a gaming device to the SCSU network.
Any software that damages or infiltrates a computer system without the user’s
informed consent (i.e. spyware, viruses, worms - see page 24).
A unit of computer memory or data storage capacity equal to 1,024 kilobytes.
A device that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone or cable lines.
A compressed audio file-format most often used for music downloads.
A plug-in for laptop computers, also referred to as “Wired Access” that provides
access to campus technology resources and the Internet (page 18).
A computer program that performs basic tasks, such as recognizing input
from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen and keeping track of
files and directories on the disk (i.e. Windows XP).
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing networks allow individuals to download and
share files with other users on the Internet (page 24).
Portable data storage:
Proxy Server:
Roaming profiles:
Smartphone:
Upload:
Virtual Lab:
Web space:
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity):
WPA (Wireless Protected Access):
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Wireless Access Point (WAP or AP):
Workstation:
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Wireless:
Administrative
Services
Web browser:
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VPN (Virtual Private Network):
Virus:
Library
Tech Fee:
TCP/IP:
USB (Universal Serial Bus):
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Spam:
Spyware:
Computing
Server:
HuskyNet
RSS:
Contacts
ResNet (Residential Hall Network):
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Podcast:
An online criminal activity that involves fraudulent e-mail messages sent to obtain personal/private information (i.e. credit card or banking data - see page 25).
A Web-based program that is broadcast over the Internet and can be
downloaded to a portable media player (page 20).
Small, lightweight devices that carry information (page 20). Also, see Flash Drive.
An intermediary computer between a user’s computer and the Internet. It
serves as a firewall or a security buffer between computer networks.
A service that provides students living in the residence halls with technology
assistance and connections to the campus network and Internet (page 17).
Customized personal settings accessed anytime you log on to a computer in
any SCSU General Access Lab (page 15).
A format that is used to syndicate Web content and distribute it to subscribers
for playback. An RSS aggregator, like iTunes, is then used to “read” the content
as it becomes available.
A computer that allows users access to certain resources through a network
connection (i.e. Web, FTP, Windows File Sharing and P2P programs).
A mobile phone that has additional functions and capabilities like e-mail,
Internet, personal digital assistant (PDA) or camera.
Electronic junk mail (page 25). Also, see Phishing.
Software that covertly gathers information about a user while s/he navigates
the Internet and transmits the information to a third party.
A fee students pay that supports campus computing services (page 35).
Protocol that allows computers to connect and talk to each other on the Internet.
Extension device used to connect portable drives (flash drives, memory sticks)
or other devices such as your keyboard or mouse to a computer (page 20).
To transmit data from your computer to another computer or server.
An application that allows users to access certain software anytime from
anywhere on and off campus via the Internet (page 4).
A protocol used to create a secure wireless network connection.
A computer program or piece of a program that is loaded onto your computer
without your knowledge and runs against your wishes (page 23).
A software application used to locate and display Web pages. Examples
include Safari, Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Netscape.
Computer storage space used for Web pages (page 13).
A set of standards used to create wireless local area networks. The three main
standards are 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g.
A computer technology that allows communication signals to be transmitted
through the air rather than over telephone or Internet cables (page 18).
A device that connects wireless users together by relaying wireless signals.
A computer that sits on a desk or table and is made up of a central processing
unit (CPU), memory and disk storage, a monitor and a keyboard.
Security technology for wireless computers that allows only authorized
users to access a network. It is used at SCSU (page 18).
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AS Administrative Services
C4
AH Alumni House
D4
AIC American Indian Center
E6
AMC Atwood Memorial Center*
B3
BTH Benton Hall
B1
BH Brown Hall
B4
BG Buildings and Grounds
E1
BB Business Building
A4
(G.R. Herberger College of Business)
CRH Carol Hall
B1
CSH Case Hall*
C2
CH Centennial Hall*
B4
CCS Continuing Studies (in Shoemaker Hall)
B6
ECC Engineering & Computing Center*
C6
EH Eastman Hall
A5
EB Education Building*
D5
FLD Field
B8
GC Garvey Commons
B2
HaH Halenbeck Hall
D7
HH Headley Hall
C4
HiHH Health Center
C2
HP Heating Plant
B7
HiH Hill Hall
C2
C1
HoH Holes Hall*
Hub Husky Hub
C10
HS Husky Stadium
C8
MC James W. Miller Learning
D3
Resources Center (library)*
KVACKiehle Visual Arts Center*
A2
LH Lawrence Hall
A3
MB Maintenance Building
C7
MH Mitchell Hall
A2
NHC National Hockey Center
D9
NOC North Office Center
E1
NSP NSP Building
B10
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Performing Arts Center
Parking Ramp (future site)
Public Safety Richard Green House
Ritsche Auditorium (Stewart Hall)
Riverview*
Sherburne Hall
Shoemaker Hall
Stateview North
Stateview South
Stearns Hall
Stewart Hall (Ritsche Auditorium)*
Student Recreation Center*
Whitney House
Women’s Center
Robert H. Wick Science Building
(Planetarium)
801 Building
* General Access computer locations
C3
D2
E2
E5
A4
A5
B2
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Mitchell Hall
Hill Hall
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1st Av
2nd Av
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Hall
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North Benton
Hall
Stearns
Hall
Future site of
Parking Ramp
Public
Safety
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Garvey
Commons
L Lot
Whitney
Kiehle
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Admissions
Parking
Performing
Arts
Center
Atwood
Center
MTC Bus Stop
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Services
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Hall
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Plaza
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University Drive
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Eastman
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Center
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Wick
Science
Building
General
Access
computers are located
in 11 buildings on
campus. You will
find each of these
buildings highlighted
in red on the map to
the immediate left.
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Lot
V Lot
American
Indian
Center
F
Lane
801
Building
Z Lot
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Richard
Green
House
9th St.
North
H Lot
Brown Hall
Computing
Alumni
House
8th St.
V Lot
Stewart Hall
Centennial
Hall
Business
Building
Barden
Park
4
D Lot
Tip:
General Access
Computer Labs
HuskyNet
7th St.
O Lot
James W. Miller
Learning Resources Center
3
Lawrence Hall
Pay Lot
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6th St.
Holes
Hall
North
Pay
Lot
Ramp Lot
A-A Lot
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New
5th St.
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Center
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5th Av
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4th St.
Field
Stadium
DAM
Administrative
Services
12th St.
National
Hockey
Center
Husky
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St. Cloud
City Utilities
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Bike Path
Husky
Challenge
Course
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IPPI RIVE
NSP
K Lot
15th St.
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Regulations
Husky
Hub
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MISSISS
K Lot
3rd Ave. S
10
14th St.
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4th Ave. S
U
13th St.
Information and Technology
Connections
308-TECH
Technology Support Line • 308-TECH (8324)
The Technology Support Line allows you to dial a single phone
number to access a variety of St. Cloud State’s technology services. The automated system directs you to someone who can help
you with your questions. You can also reach each service area by
dialing the individual number if you prefer, but for a convenient,
easy-to-remember solution, dial (320) 308-TECH.
HuskyNet ~ huskynet.stcloudstate.edu
HelpDesk • 308-2077
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/helpdesk
SCSU Computer Store • 308-4944
computerstore.stcloudstate.edu
General Access Labs • 308-2068
huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/labs/generalaccess
Library ~ lrts.stcloudstate.edu/library
Reference Desk • 308-4755 or 877-856-9786 (toll free)
lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/reference
Circulation Desk • 308-3083
lrts.stcloudstate.edu/about/access
St. Cloud State ~ www.stcloudstate.edu
Campus Card Office • 308-1683
www.scsucampuscard.com
Online Courses • 308-3081
www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies/distance
Records and Registration • 308-2111
www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar
Scholarships and Financial Aid • 308-2047
www.stcloudstate.edu/financialaid
Career Services • 308-2151
www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices
St. Cloud State University values diversity of all kinds, including but not limited to race, religion and ethnicity (full statement at
bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/ugb/generalinfo/nondiscrimination.html).
TTY: 1-800-627-3529 SCSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. This material can be made
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