Technology at Centenary College
Dept Head: Scott Hughes, Director of Information Technology & Chief Technology Officer
Dept Phone: +1 (908) 852-1400 x.2166
Dept Fax: 908-979-4290
Dept Email: informationtechnologyservices@centenarycollege.edu
Web Site: http://www.centenarycollege.edu/its/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:am-5pm
A Leader in Wireless Campuses
In 2005, Centenary College was voted by Intel one of the country's Top Wireless Campuses. In Intel's Second Annual "50 Most Unwired College Campuses" survey, Centenary College ranked 31 in a field that included Dartmouth College, Carnegie Mellon University, The College of William and Mary, and American University.
Wireless campus networks have changed the way students learn and the resources faculty use to teach them. The survey also revealed students are more likely to enjoy the benefits a campus offers while adding a dynamic new dimension to their education.
The result is a more intimate, productive and convenient style of learning. Our faculty members believe the use of wireless technology, threaded discussions, and chat rooms help our students to succeed.
Centenary College's wireless network is available in all libraries, classrooms, administrative/faculty offices, work areas, all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, and on all school property.
Wireless Infrastructure
Centenary College has approximately 130 wireless access points stationed all over the campus for speedy connectivity which supports the A,B,G wireless component. Connectivity up-time stands at 99%.
All of Centenary's satellite campuses have the same connectivity as our main campus.
E2Campus - Emergency Notification System
The e2campus is a mass notification system that enables a non-technical administrator to communicate time-sensitive information to the entire community at once. Every member of our campus community is encouraged to register with this service, and no advertising content is delivered.
The system is capable of delivering instant communication in a variety of ways including cell phones, PDAs, or Blackberry handheld devices. If an emergency ever occurs every student, staff or faculty who has registered will immediately receive a text message advising them of any actions that they should take.
Centenary's Laptop Initiative
All new in-coming full-time students will receive an Lenovo ThinkPad R61.
Product specifications:
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core ) |
| Cache Memory | 4 MB - L2 cache |
| RAM | 1 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 ( 1 x 1 GB ) |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm |
| Optical Storage | CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - removable plug-in module |
| Display | 14.1" TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors) |
| Graphics Controller | NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M - 128 MB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 13.2 in x 9.3 in x 1.4 in |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista Capable |
| Built-in Devices | Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight |
| Embedded Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip |
| Audio Output | Sound card |
| Telecom | Fax / modem - 56 Kbps |
| Networking | Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR |
| Wireless NIC | ThinkPad Wireless 802.11a/b/g |
| Input Device | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
| Power | AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) |
| Battery | Lithium ion. Run time up to 2.5 hours. |
Blackboard™
Blackboard is a comprehensive online course management, content and community computer system that allows students to complete their courses at Centenary College. Our professors use Blackboard to make course materials available at any time.
No matter where you are, as long as you have access to an Internet-ready computer you can learn at Centenary College!
For students taking in-class courses, Blackboard is an enhancement to your learning experience. With Blackboard, you can:
- Receive and share documents
- Take tests
- Submit assignments
- View grades and attendance status
- Communicate with your classmates
For Online students, Blackboard is the main delivery mode for your course. All activity takes place right in the Blackboard environment. Assignments, document transfers, assessments, and communication takes place exclusively in Blackboard.
Mac Lab
Our Mac lab feature iMac systems with 2.0 gigabyte processor capacity and SuperDrive DVD+ optical drives. Each iMac is identical with monitor/tower fused configurations and built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity.
Each station runs the OSX/Tiger operating system with MS Office for Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, and LightWave 3D software.
A Phaser solid ink color printer provides high quality (600x600 dpi) enhanced color output.
In addition, fashion design students utilize our Gerber Software Lab to plot design mechanicals with output to large scale plotter pattern printer.
Smart Classrooms
All classrooms are configured as “Smart Classrooms”. All contain wireless internet access, whiteboards, and projectors. The initiative for this fiscal year will be to test the next generation in “Smart Classrooms” with the Promethean ActivBoards system.
Currently 3 classrooms have Smart interactive board with Unifi projector with Sympodium interactive pen display, wireless slate, a santeo interactive response system to enhance the teaching and learning.
Unparalled Technology Support
We currently have our Help Desk located in the Seay building providing Unparalleled Service! For Blackboard support we have a 24/7/365 help desk to assist with Blackboard needs. It is our promise to students of Student-Centered Learning, and Unparalleled Service.
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