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TWU utilizes both Microsoft Exchange and Google Suite for Education for email service.
Colleague is the software package that houses the University’s information in areas that include processing of student applications and registration, scheduling of classes, assisting in financial aid processing, processing of payment of tuition and fees, reporting grades and transcripts, and more.
Pioneer Portal is a user’s gateway to self-service.
A TWU email address (username@twu.edu) may allow a discount on cellular phone service.
Sometimes off-the-shelf software cannot meet the unique and complex requirements of a department, group, or business organization. TWU’s team of experienced developers and project coordinators can help, whether the need is a minor adjustment to existing software or the implementation of a major system.
Unlike a “help desk”, which primarily provides only information, a “service desk” owns the incidents and questions reported to it and has the training and ability to resolve a high percentage of queries, thereby facilitating faster resolution times to its customers and users.
RingCentral 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.
Google Drive for Faculty and Staff is a cloud storage service that allows users to upload, create, edit, and work collaboratively with others on a variety of documents online. Microsoft OneDrive allows users to get to files and photos from anywhere, on any device and to share and work together with anyone.
The Business Applications team support third-party application integration for several academic departments and business offices. Examples of software include CourseLeaf, OnBase,Terminal4, and TerraDotta.
TWU negotiates with vendors to provide TWU students, faculty, and staff access to discounted software for their personal machines and devices.
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.
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.
Google Analytics is a service offered by Google that generates detailed statistics about a website's traffic and traffic sources, and measures such things as conversions and sales. It's the most widely used website statistics service.
Classroom Support can help users resolve issues with AV and computer equipment used for class sessions and presentations
Shibboleth is the authentication system that enables access to web applications via single sign-on. Portal ID account holders use Shibboleth to gain access to these resources.
WebAdvisor allows users to access a variety of university services. The set of services available to a user depends on the role(s) the user has within the university.
TWU Technology works with faculty on custom software solutions, particularly to innovate in areas such as assessment.
This service is strictly for students enrolled in a 100% online program who are located more than 50 miles from any TWU campus and require a TWU ID card for proof of student status.
TWU Information Security offers investigative and analysis services to assist with official investigations related to information resources.
A variety of statistical software is available at TWU. Popular software includes SPSS, nVivo, R, and SAS.
All faculty, staff, and students associated with Texas Woman's University must have a Pioneer Portal account. This account is the key to unlocking several information pages that are found only on TWU's Intranet (Portal).
IT Solutions commits to a culture of cybersecurity awareness through outreach, training, and promotion. Information Security Training is mandated by the State of Texas and is required to be completed at hire and annually thereafter by all employees and contractors that use a computer for 25% or more of their responsibilities.