Topics to include:
1) Bringing a computer to campus: what is the best choice and what Hofstra discounts are available?
- Review laptop requirements and how to access discounts at www.hofstra.edu/buyPC
- Software discounts and Free software from Hofstra
2) What resources are available to your student?
- Hofstra University’s commitment to technology for teaching learning and research: Grid computing, Beowulf Cluster, new computers every two years, expanding wireless offering, Ruckus, and much more.
- Labs: 2 open access labs (Hammer lab is open 24X7) and over 48 academic labs
- New technology every two years in classrooms and computer labs
- E-mail
- Network storage - 100 MB
- 75+ Networked software applications
- Free MS Office and McAfee Virus protection software
- Computer repair services available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5PM outside of Hammer Lab
- SCS services: training program and support services www.hofstra.edu/scs
- Residential Computing Services
- The Hofstra portal: Registering for classes; office hours; transcripts; DARS; local resources, support, forms, portal groups, access network files from any Internet connection all at http://my.hofstra.edu
- Wireless Access on Campus www.hofstra.edu/wireless
- Ask Kate and Willie
- Ruckus
- Educause Guide to Evaluating Information Technology on Campus
3) What resources are available to you as a parent?
- The portal for E-Bill and HofCard payment- how do you get access?
- Emailing your Hofstra student: NETWORK ID@pride.hofstra.edu
- What you need to know about Cell phone service on campus
- Ask Kate and Willie
- SCS support services located in Calkins Hall and Hammer Lab. Phone: 516-463-7777
- See below for my contact information. Feel free to call if I can be of any assistance.
4) What services does Hofstra provide to keep your Hofstra student aware/knowledgeable in Cyberspace?:
- NSO presentation includes information on illegal downloading, MySpace/Facebook and phishing
- Spam filtering and Network virus protection services
- Ongoing presentation and information about computer viruses and the latest information on 'cyber security"
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