Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 - SUNY Institute of Technology

General Information
Library
Named after SUNYIT’s third president, the Peter J. Cayan
Library is open seven days a week so that SUNYIT community
members can take advantage of the many library services when
they most need them. The library includes 10 group study and
collaboration spaces and two computer lab areas for students
to use to complete their academic projects. The library staff is
available anytime to assist students in finding the appropriate
resources, whether that be an article from one of the numerous
electronic databases, a book from our extensive on-campus
collection, or material from another library via inter-library
loan. On and off campus students can also avail themselves
of the library services remotely, including access to a reference
librarian 24 hours a day, by using their SUNYIT network ID
from any Internet connected browser.
Computing and Media Services
The use of computers is widely integrated into almost all
facets of life at SUNYIT. Every student receives a SUNYIT
computer account for access to computer and network resources
and an email account for college communications. All official
electronic communications between students, faculty and campus
offices are conducted through the campus email system.
Students, faculty, and staff can get assistance with the various
computing and media services around campus by coming to,
calling, or submitting a help ticket to the help desk located in
the Cayan Library. Community members can use SUNYIT’s
computer labs as well as the wireless and wired network to
access various specialized software applications. Virus protection
and other software are available to students at no or low
costs. Information pertaining to computing resources and
software downloads is available at http://www.sunyit.edu/its.
All classrooms are equipped with multi-media technology
to provide the opportunity for an interactive learning experience,
and one dedicated classroom includes video and audio
conferencing capabilities, enabling speakers and experiences
from across the globe to share in the classroom experience.
The instructional resources center, located in Kunsela
Hall, provides all non-entertainment audiovisual and television
services to SUNYIT. Studio facilities combined with trained
staff enable on-campus production for both video and audio
programs in a wide variety of formats for many different uses.
Television as an educational aid is an active component. The
instructional resources center also provides services to students.
A computer graphics workstation provides students access
to producing materials and presentations for the classroom.
Digital cameras and camcorders are available to borrow for
class projects. Students also have access to videotape editing
equipment.
Students are encouraged to be an active part of the technology
infrastructure of the college. Students may elect to pursue
employment within one of the technology support areas or,
through coordination with the appropriate faculty advisor,
address a specific technology challenge as part of a for-credit
academic experience.
Teaching and Learning Support
Student success is very important to SUNYIT, and the
services available through our teaching and learning support
area are designed to ensure all students have the best possible
support during their time at SUNYIT. The teaching and learning
support group provides assistance to students and faculty on
the exploration and usage of various instructional technologies,
including our online learning management system, ANGEL.
Students interested in help with either math or writing skills
can visit our learning center. The Learning Center has both
professional and student tutors available for a wide range of
specific courses as well as a small computer lab which students
can use with their tutors for more intensive help. The Learning
Center also manages any ADA based testing accommodations.
The Learning Center
The Learning Center offers academic help for students in
several ways. Tutors are available for most subjects offered at
SUNYIT, as well as for English as a Second Language. Special
small group instruction is also available for selected courses.
The Center offers workshops in areas such as study skills, writing
and research, time management, and test taking. Services
of the Learning Center are free of charge and available to all
SUNYIT students.
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