Room: 157 Kelce
Telephone: 620-235-4603
web site: http://www.pittstate.edu/ois/
email: jwsmith@pittstate.edu
The Office of Information Services (OIS) at PSU furnishes the campus with information technology to assist the community's informational needs. This is accomplished through campus-wide access and integrated education of the information, services and resources available to the campus community. OIS is committed to assisting the campus community in the appropriate use of information systems in academic and administrative environments.
Academic Computing
OIS provides professional knowledge and skills to faculty, staff and students. The focus is on access, support, training and integration of appropriate computing technology through collaboration between OIS and the campus community. Both Windows and Macintosh systems are widely supported.
Analysis and Programming Services
PSU maintains and develops a wide array of applications for administrative and academic use. OIS' analyst and systems programmers support over 20 core applications that include Web-based applications for student advising, degree audits, transcripts, and course enrollment. Each is integrated with the campus databases to provide a seamless system to students, faculty and staff.
Communications Services
PSU communications are carried over both copper and fiber managed by OIS' professional team of technicians and managers. The Nortel 81C phone switch services approximately 3000 phones and voicemail boxes for the campus and residence halls. The campus data network is based on gigabit Ethernet with fiber to all academic and administrative buildings. Fiber service and Category 5 Copper complete the building infrastructure and provide 100 Mbps connectivity to the desktop. Wireless access is available in all buildings and public areas across campus (e.g., the Oval) including residential housing.
Printing and Postal Services
Room: 107 Whitesitt Hall
Telephone: 620-235-4427
web site: http://www.pittstate.edu/pps/
email: dmartin@pittstate.edu
OIS operates a full service document reproduction center and post office for the campus needs. Quick Print provides black and white or color copy service, and binding for the campus and student community. Desktop publishing offers document typesetting, layout and design. The University Post Office maintains a Federal Post Office window, campus mail, and bulk mail services.
Systems Support
The OIS systems support team provides development, maintenance and expansion for campus-wide servers using UNIX and Windows. Goals set by the Systems Group are those of high server reliability and fast access to ensure uninterrupted and quality services for both academic and administrative uses.
OIS Administration
The OIS administrative team provides leadership for campus Information Technology. This includes the coordination of policies, computer accounts, and web page Development and maintenance. |
