Student computing at GIAL is done in our laboratory and library on IBM-compatible computers. Lab assistants are available part-time to help with computer and program questions.
Students wishing to use the lab outside of course-required lab times may do so during the day (Mon.-Sat.) and evenings (Mon.-Thurs.). There is usually space available except when classes are meeting there (about 15% of the time). A technology fee will be charged for each session a student is enrolled. This fee covers computer lab use, wifi internet use, technical help with student-owned computers, and lab-assistant help in the computer lab. In addition there is a per-page fee for printer use. Thesis-only, and off-campus, independent-study students, are exempt from this fee, provided they are not using any of the above services.
Each user is assigned an account with personal private space on a server. A fast, monochrome laser printer, a slow color printer, and a scanner with capability for file transfer to the student’s personal space on the lab server are also available. The laser printer is accessible to personal computers. There is also wireless network and internet availability on campus.
Recent versions of Microsoft software for general applications such as Windows XP and Office 2003 (including Publisher) are available on the IBM-compatibles in the computer lab.
