Information Technology

The information Technology department at Ursinus College is responsible for all computing and audio/video resources.
Systems and services include:

Instructional Technology Support
Blackboard Course Management System
Blackbaud Administrative Systems
Cable TV (Lineup)
Laptop and desktop computer distribution and maintenance
Wired and wireless network connectivity
Audio/Video requests
Poster Printing Service
EMS Online Scheduling System
SharePoint Collaboration System
Web site support for individuals and groups
Faculty Multimedia Center
Integration support for all campus systems
Campus ID System support
Virtual Private Network support for off campus connectivity
MS Terminal Services
Support for productivity software
- MS Office
- Course related software (SASS, MiniTab, SPSS, Maple, Derive, etc.)
- Graphics software
- Web related software
- In house custom built software solutions

DOWNLOADING MICROSOFT OFFICE DOCUMENTS FROM BLACKBOARD HELP

To stop Internet Explorer from blocking Microsoft document file downloads:

Open Internet Explorer web browser

Click the Tools tab > Internet Options, then click the Security tab > click the Custom Level button. In the Custom Level window scroll down to the Downloads section. The first item under 'Downloads' is 'Automatic Prompting for file downloads'-- Set that to 'ENABLE' instead of 'DISABLE'.

Save and close the Internet Explorer browser window.

Open Internet Explorer again and login to Blackboard. Now, when opening a document, you will be given an "Open", "Save", "Cancel" option box.

An alternative is Firefox. Download and install Firefox (www.firefox.com). There are no known errors with Firefox at this time.

Click here for a printable version

LAPTOP PROGRAM

Students are required to return or purchase their laptop sometime between Reading Day and their last final exam in their sophomore and senior years. Laptops are leased by Ursinus for two years and must be returned to Dell or purchased at the end of the lease. Failure to return the laptop will result in a charge for the cost of a new laptop.
Additionally, students are required to immediately return your laptop in good working condition, and with all originally installed/provided peripherals, if their status as a full time student at the college changes.