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Ethernet jacks are available in the following locations: • Residence halls: Every room in the JTS residence halls has Ethernet jacks with fast Internet access. JTS and Information Technology staff can assist with the Ethernet card installation and configuration if needed. This will allow for direct access to the Internet. Any PC running Windows XP/Vista/7 should be fine. Older PCs will not be supported. • Seventh-Floor Computer Lab: this facility has areas where students can plug in their laptops. • The Library: Ethernet jacks for laptops can be found on the second floor. Frequently Asked Questions What is the JTS website? The JTS website is www.jtsa.edu. Columbia and Barnard also have home pages: www.columbia.edu and www.barnard.edu. Whom can students contact with IT questions? Students should feel free to contact the IT Department with any questions about what type of computer to purchase or what is available at JTS by sending an email message to support@jtsa.edu and indicating that they have questions regarding computers in the residence halls. Someone from the IT department will respond as soon as possible. Do Double Degree students living at Barnard have Ethernet access and whom do they contact for IT support? Barnard residence halls are wired for Ethernet. Computers will need to be set up for the college’s system. If Double Degree students have computer-related questions, Information Technology Services at Barnard can be reached at (212) 854-7172. All Barnard students should receive their Barnard email address during the summer. Health Office of Human Resources Unterberg 108, Box 95 (212) 678-8014, hrdept@jtsa.edu Diana Torres-Petrilli, Director Joint Program, Columbia University Students (For information about Barnard Double Degree Students please see page 25) The Jewish Theological Seminary’s Office of Human Resources offers an extensive Student Health Insurance Plan. The plan is administered through the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan (Columbia Plan), and is underwritten by Aetna Student Health. It is an annual Back to top 23
plan with coverage dates from September 1 st , 2013 – August 31 st , 2014. The plan election made is for the entire academic year, and cannot be changed in the middle of a plan year. Please note that the deadline for student health insurance is September 30 th , 2013 as detailed below. There are two parts to the Columbia Plan: 1. Columbia Health Program (Columbia Health): The Columbia Health Program is mandatory for all Joint Program Students, and allows you access to the services provided by Columbia Health located in John Jay Hall on the southeast corner of Columbia’s main campus. Columbia Health offers primary care, urgent care, women’s health, mental health counseling, and wellness programs. For general information, call (212) 854-2284. 2. Basic or Comprehensive Level of the Columbia Plan: These plans are administered by Aetna Student Health, and are generally (but not always) used for specialist services. If enrolling in the Columbia Plan, Columbia Health must be the first point of contact. Students who select this coverage can opt for either the Basic or Comprehensive Level. Deadline A. Basic Level: Provides students with emergency care, prescription coverage, physician office visits, outpatient and inpatient hospitalization, and mental health services. B. Comprehensive Level: Includes all of the benefits provided under the Basic Level of coverage; however, out-of-pocket and visit/coverage amounts are different. We encourage students to complete and return the applicable form to the Office of Human Resources by June 30 th , 2013. However, the very last day to submit a form is September 30 th , 2013 (the deadline for new spring enrollees is February 1 st , 2014). If the form is not received by this deadline, students will automatically be enrolled in the Basic Level of Columbia’s Plan and charged accordingly. Please note that it is still in the student’s best interest to complete the Student Health Insurance Enrollment Form even if electing the Basic Level of Columbia’s Plan. Requirements Columbia Health All Joint Program students are automatically enrolled and charged for Columbia Health irrespective of whether or not they waive out of the Columbia Plan. We, therefore, encourage all students to utilize Columbia Health’s services which include urgent, routine, and follow-up medical care. Please see additional information regarding Columbia Health above. For the purposes of student health insurance, full-time is defined as 9 credits or more irrespective of school. Residential students include those students living in Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall, Brush Hall, and Goldsmith Hall. Back to top 24
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