Have you ever wondered about Harding’s cyberspace? CIO/VP of Systems and Technology Keith Cronk shares some fun facts about Harding’s internet usage. He also describes what IS&T is and what it takes to make sure you are able to check Facebook, email and complete that Canvas quiz that is due at 11:59 p.m. tonight.
IS&T stands for Information Systems and Technology. The Brackett Library, E-Learning and Classroom Technology and Information Technology services are all components of IS&T.
E-learning and Classroom Technology gives faculty Canvas support and also enables faculty with ways to implement technology in their classroom for educational purposes.
“The Center for Learning with Technology is to primarily help faculty to include technology in the classroom, but primarily technology that adds value to learning, is the way we look at it,” Cronk said.
The IS&T is broken into three departments. The systems and database department administers and maintains the server room as well as student records. The network division is responsible for the wireless networks, cabling, phones on campus, firewalls and student m-drives, which provides one gigabyte of network storage to each student. The app development team is responsible for Pipeline and Harding’s website.
DormNet is also part of IS&T and is made up of a team of 15 students who are there for your internet connection issues, advice on anti-virus software and other computer questions you may have. DormNet is not to be confused with a computer repair shop. In the first week of school, DormNet student employees work an average of 60 hours each, making sure all students are ready for the school year. Faculty and staff have a separate help desk known as “client support.”
