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Technology Services
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) supports IIT’s
primary technology systems including administrative
systems, network and telephone infrastructure, and
distance learning programs. OTS departments include
Technology Infrastructure, Programming and Client
Services, Telecommunications, and IIT Online Technical
Services.
OTS maintains over 300 computers in its computer labs
and public terminals throughout Main and Rice
campuses. The computer labs are used for both academic
courses and IIT-organized events. The computers are
refreshed on a three-year cycle, to ensure that students
have access to equipment that supports their academic
needs. Instructional software in the computer labs is
reviewed every semester by the IIT Software Committee,
and is updated after thorough testing for compatibility
with existing lab hardware/software.
The Blackboard course management system is also maintained
by OTS. The system hosts a website for every
course offered at IIT and serves as a portal to IIT Online
streaming media, which can be accessed by students in
both online and live course sections. Instructors post
notes, lectures, and assignments on the course page,
which also features a discussion board and chat room. IIT
Online continues to grow rapidly with an increasing
number of classes being broadcast over the Internet and
IITV microwave channels each semester. IIT Online also
broadcasts special IIT events such as guest lectures and
commencements.
Women’s Services and Diversity Education
The Office of Women’s Services and Diversity Education
serves a dual function. This office provides programs and
services that assist women students. In addition, it also
Writing Center
IIT students can seek assistance with written and oral
assignments at the IIT Writing Center, located in Siegel
Hall 232-233. Tutors are available to assist students
enrolled in writing-intensive courses (Introduction to the
Profession, C-courses, and IPROs). Tutors specializing in
English as a Second Language are also available to assist
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IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
The OTS Support Desk provides technical troubleshooting
and administrative support for all students, faculty
and staff. Services include troubleshooting, account
management, and configuration assistance. The Support
Desk website (support.iit.edu) houses a knowledge
database that is available to all students and includes
how-to and self-help information for common technical
issues and questions. Members of the IIT community may
submit a request for technical support by opening a ticket
on the support website and via email (support@iit.edu) or
by calling the Support Desk at 312.567.3375 (on-campus
ext. 7-DESK).
At IIT there are two options for connecting to the
network, wired and wireless. Most campus buildings have
wired internet access and wireless access is available in
Galvin Library, most residential areas, and many
academic buildings. Visit the OTS web site to view IIT’s
current wireless zones. Instructions for connecting to the
Internet through the IIT Network, including how to
configure your computer and register your wireless
network card, are also available on the OTS website,
ots.iit.edu.
The OTS website contains links to detailed information
on all of the topics discussed above, as well as useful
details for other services, such as e-mail and software
licensing. For any questions about the services that OTS
provides, the most current information can be obtained
by consulting the Support Desk or OTS website.
provides diversity education workshops and seminars
that help the entire IIT community better understand
and appreciate our diverse community.
students whose primary language is not English.
Appointments can be made in advance on the sign-up
sheets on Siegel 232-233. Walk-in appointments are also
possible when tutors are not working with other
students. Tutoring is free of charge, and both undergraduate
and graduate students are welcome.