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Computer purchasing Taylor’s network is based on the Windows Server environment. For this reason, Windows-based computers offer a more seamless user experience. However, students using Macintosh and Linux-based computers have access to all the academic resources required to complete their degree.
Printers are available for student use in computer labs and Zondervan Library for a small fee. For in-room printing, many students choose to bring their own printer and share it with their roommates. While inkjet printers are inexpensive to purchase, they are more expensive to operate.
Most brand name PCs function perfectly fine on Taylor’s network. In terms of dependability and service, they all offer a quality product at a competitive price. One strategy suggests investing in a higher-end device, which will last the student’s entire Taylor career. Another strategy suggests purchasing less expensive equipment and replacing it after two or three years.
See the PC Recommendations section of www.taylor.edu/about/services/ information-technology/client-andmedia-services/new-student-info.shtml for more complete and up-to-date information.
Emergency Text Alert System This system will be used to immediately notify students and employees of impending life-threatening or life-altering situations. The system, named TU Alert, can send text messages to cell phones and email messages to Taylor student and employee accounts. Signing up for TU Alert is done online. Look for the TU Alert Student sign up link on the student tab of myTAYLOR. Information Technology assistance Information Technology’s Client & Media Services team provides computer support to Taylor faculty, staff, students, administration, and guests. Current students receive free email/phone/walk-up support for those technology issues most often faced by students including connection of personal devices to Taylor’s network and access to Taylor academic resources such as Blackboard, myTAYLOR, and TOWER. You can talk with someone at the Tech Xpress Desk on the main level of Zondervan library or by visiting our support page (http://4040.taylor.edu). myTAYLOR myTAYLOR provides students a portal for quick access to University resources. myTAYLOR includes a number of features designed to help students interact more effectively with the University, access important information, and easily communicate with faculty and other students. myTAYLOR provides access to Taylor email, University calendar, course tools, myTUDegree, and many other features. Parents can access student grades, unofficial transcripts, and class schedules using TOWER Proxy (http://www.taylor.edu/parents/tower-proxy. shtml). See page 10 under Academic Records for Parent Access for more details about TOWER Proxy.
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