Microsoft Skype for Business and Google Meet are communications tools that offer instant messaging (IM), as well as many other features to enhance collaboration and communication in an organization.
Enterprise Applications teams support third-party application integration for student information systems. Examples of software include Canvas and Hobson's Connect.
The Long Distance Code (LDC) is assigned to place long distance calls while conducting university business.
All computers are classified as “controlled items” by State Property Accounting (SPA). TWU is required by the State to maintain an inventory of all computers. Property Control in Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining the inventory of controlled and capitalized items.
In addition to primary support with the Oracle "Phoenix" E-Business Suite (Budget, Finance, & HR) system, Enterprise Applications can provide "out of the box" support to meet the unique requirements of a TWU department, group, or business organization--whether the need is a minor adjustment to the existing software or the implementation of a new product, new screen/form, report, or process.
A TWU email address (username@twu.edu) may allow a discount on cellular phone service.
TWU utilizes both Microsoft Exchange and Google Suite for Education for email service.
Students have access to self-service where they can plan their degree, register for courses, contact their academic advisors, and (soon) manage holds and financial information.
Use of a “virtual private network” application creates a secure, encrypted communication channel over the Internet that effectively connects the user’s computer directly to the TWU network.
IT Solutions commits to a culture of cybersecurity awareness through outreach, training, and promotion. TWU Technology is a member of the Stop.Think.Connect. Academic Alliance.
Antivirus is protective software designed to defend a computer against malicious software.
Printing is available through network printers (owned or leased). Open access computer lab printers are managed by GoPrint stations that are used to track and release print requests.
To install certain software and hardware on a TWU PC, users must have administrative rights on that computer.
Individuals at TWU are encouraged to use Skype for Business, Google Meet, and Blackboard Collaborate as self-service chat and/or audio and video call services.
Choose from various software to support word processing, data analysis, presentations, desktop publishing, calendar-keeping, emailing, and PDF needs.
Active Learning Classrooms are designed to increase student-faculty interaction or encourage groups of students to work together to complete a task.
LinkedIn Learning is an online subscription library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized industry experts.
Upon request, a member of the classroom support team will meet with the user and train them on how to use the technology in the classroom or videoconference room.
After the Office of Technology completes a custom application on behalf of a Department or Group, extensive testing is required to ensure that the application both functions as desired and has the look and feel wanted.
Everyone at TWU has access to network storage space.
Technology maintains mailing lists associated with HR records for faculty, staff, students, adjunct faculty, GTAs, etc. Lists are also broken-down by department and by campus.
Texas Woman's University Department of Public Safety uses a variety of methods to alert students, faculty, and staff in case of a significant emergency on a campus.
Digital signage is a technology that allows users to post information that would traditionally be put on a bulletin board on a digital display.
Wireless network service enables a wireless enabled computer or devices such as laptops, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices to connect to the TWU network and internet without plugging into a network jack.