Technology Related Services
TCS Main web page: http://www.emporia.edu/tcs
TCS Helpdesk web page: http://helpdesk.emporia.edu
E-mail: Each student receives an ESU e-mail account, which is accessible through Buzz In. This account is used for all official e-mail communication from ESU. Mailbox size is limited to 25 MB. In order to prevent mail buildup in e-mail accounts from using up all the available space, messages over 180 days old are automatically deleted. More information, including how to request additional space, how to forward ESU e-mail to another account, e-mail virus scanning, and SPAM quarantine management, is available on the TCS web page.
File storage: Each student receives 25 MB of web accessible file storage for storage for academic use. This storage area can be used as a working area for homework assignments, including the development of web pages. Complete information about how to access the file storage and web space is available on the TCS Helpdesk web page. (Go to “Students”, then “MyFiles”.)
Blackboard: TCS provides support for Blackboard, a web-based course management system used by instructors teaching both traditional and online courses. Blackboard is a convenient online utility used to store and retrieve course documents, participate in online discussion, track your course grades, and much more.
ESU’s Wireless Zone: Wireless internet access is available on campus via the Wireless Zone. The Wireless Zone can be accessed in multiple buildings and outdoor areas. A coverage map and information about configuring computers to use the Wireless Zone are available on the TCS Helpdesk web page. (Go to “Students”, then “Wireless”.)
Video Services: TCS provides a variety of video services for academic-related activities and productions, including video production and editing; video and DVD duplication; live and on-demand streaming; and guest speaker capture (student events, etc.) A self-service production lab includes six PCs and one Macintosh station that can be used for digital video capture and editing, and other media-related production. Video services are located in 109 Visser Hall.
Training: TCS provides a variety of training services related to a wide variety of applications, including Blackboard, Office and productivity software, and academic software. Students are welcome to participate in this training. The training lab is located in 110 Visser Hall.
Research Services: Online survey support is available for faculty, staff, and students. Surveys must be ESU-related and approved through the appropriate channels, such as the Institutional Review Board. Research support is located in 109 Visser Hall.
Equipment Checkout: Laptop computers are available for checkout through TCS, located in the lower level of Butcher Education Center. Data projectors are available for checkout through the ID office located in Memorial Union. The maximum checkout duration for any equipment is three consecutive days. For more information, call 620-341-5297.
Student Computer Labs: Emporia State has many computer labs available for student use. All labs are equipped with access to network resources, such as e-mail and home directories, software applications such as Microsoft Office, and many have printing available. To find up-to-date information for the computer labs at Emporia State, please visit the TCS Helpdesk website. (Go to “Students”, then “TCS Helpdesk”.)
ESU Channel 8: ESU’s local Channel 8 is broadcast through CableOne of Emporia. ESU retransmits the ResearchChannel <http://researchchannel.org> - an affiliation of colleges and universities that broadcast original programming under the National Science Foundation. A local broadcast schedule is available at <http://emporia.edu/esutv8>. ESU shares this channel with the local public school system - USD 253. During certain periods of the year, USD 253 will preempt the schedule to air basketball and football games.
ESU also airs campus and community information through CableOne three times daily for 30 minutes: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m., 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Students can request upcoming events be promoted through Channel 8. CableOne programming is broadcast to over 5,000 subscribers in the Emporia vicinity. Channel 8/Infochannel services are located in 109 Visser Hall.