Technology Support Services
Technology Support Services (TSS) is responsible for information technology leadership, management, and strategic planning at the University of Minnesota Crookston, by directing the operations, services, and resources that support the University's mission and its technology requirements.
TSS provides a wide array of services for both academic and administrative departments across campus: the Computer Help Desk, the Computer Laptop Program, network services, academic and instructional technology, information security, application development, and more. Additionally, TSS provides oversight for technology policies and standards, security practice and compliance, infrastructure, information, and technology solutions in partnership with the UMN Office of Information Technology. Taken together, these processes serve to enrich the educational experience for UMC students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community.
Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS)
Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS)
Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS), formerly known as the Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology (CTLT), assists faculty and students with services and projects that continually improve the quality of academic programs at UMC.
Computing Services
Computing Services
Computing Services provides day-to-day operational management of the Crookston campus information technology infrastructure, provides technical support, engages in research and development of new computing technologies, maintains and enforces IT security and policy, oversight and enforcement of critical patch management, manages user network and system access control, database administration, application development, provides co-location service for departmental servers, and works closely with the central Office of Information Technology to best leverage Enterprise resources.
Services provided:
- Wired & Wireless Network and Internet Services
- Systems - Hosting, Printing, Maintenance
- Application Development
Network and Internet at UMC
UMC strives to provide the best in technology so that you as a student can succeed. Sometimes this technology is not easily noticed, but is often used. Our campus network is a great example of such technology, making it easy for students to access academic resources with just a click of a finger. Beyond that, our network is tied to the Internet allowing students to easily communicate and interact with instructors, friends, family, and the rest of the world.
UMC's Wired Network Usage
If you bring or plan to bring a personal network device (computer, Xbox, etc.) to campus and plan to connect it to the campus network you must comply with following criteria:
- Must have your network device registered with the UMC Computer Helpdesk.
- Must run antivirus software with current definitions and real-time scanning.
- Must have all security patches applied from the following vendors:
- Microsoft (Windows Updates, MS Office Updates)
- Adobe (Flash Player, Adobe Reader)
- Sun (Java)
- Apple (Quicktime, iTunes)
Failure to comply with above requirements will result in the network device being blocked from the campus network. The machine is also subject to be blocked if malicious behavior is demonstrated or identified by the said machine.
Wireless at UMC
To connect your devices to the University’s network when you are on campus, choose "eduroam" from your network options. To join, you must enter your full University email address and password.
Otherwise, guests may use "UMC-Visitors" wireless network for free.
If you are having problems connecting to wireless, please contact the UMC Computer Help Desk at umchelp@crk.umn.edu or 218-281-8000.
Systems at UMC
Computing Services provides these services to the Crookston Campus.
- Active Directory
- File Servers
- Printing
- Network Address Management
- Web Application Hosting
Hosting at UMC
Network File Hosting
We have several options for storing files on servers. Our most popular method is using Google Drive.
Website Hosting
- If you are looking for personal or departmental web hosting/creation, the University has some suggestions on creating a website. You may also contact University Relations for more information on website creation and branding standards.
- If you are looking for hosting for your student organization, please contact the Student Activities office. They will be able to assist you.
Network Printing
Network printers are managed centrally by Computing Services. There are public printers available across campus for student and staff use at no per page costs. Departments who purchase network printers can also have them managed by Computing Services. They are added to the University's directory and basic access control is provided. If you have or are planning to purchase a new network printer, please contact the Helpdesk to coordinate the installation.
How to add a new printer
Installing printers on UMC issued laptop instructions
Printer errors?
If you find a printer that is not working, please contact the Computer Help Desk. They have access to clear print queues, have paper for public printers, can assist with adding new printers to your computer, or can escalate the issue to the appropriate person.
Systems Maintenance
Please take a look at the Systems Status page for any maintenance updates that OIT has for their services.
Windows Updates
These are released monthly. Generally the second Tuesday of the month. For more information visit Microsoft's Security Center.
All UMC managed computers will check for updates daily. If your computer is not turned on when it is scheduled to check for updates, it will look for updates when it is turned on. You may be asked to restart during a task if this happens. There is the ability to postpone this restart. This will allow you to restart between class periods or at times when it is convenient for you.
Application Development
For application development requests, contact Jeff Sperling, Director of Technology Support Services, for more information.
Computer Help Desk
Computer Help Desk
The Computer Help Desk is the primary end user technology support department at the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) campus. The Help Desk should always be the first point of contact for all UMC customers where the Help Desk staff will properly assign all incidents to appropriate technical support staff. Help Desk staff strive to ensure customer satisfaction by providing prompt, courteous, and effective service.
Policies and Procedures
Department Faculty & Staff
Department Faculty & Staff
IT Pro 1-Network Admin 142 Kiehle Building |
IT Pro 2-IT Multidiscipline 141-A Kiehle Building DMA |
IT Pro 2-App/Software Dev NNE 137 Kiehle Building |
Web Application Developer 142 Kiehle Building |
IT Pro 1-System/Server Admin 142 Kiehle Building |
Help Desk Manager 141 Kiehle Building |
Director of Technology Support 140 Kiehle Building |
Spotlight
Technical Problems?
Check IT Service Status (System Status) for outages, planned outages, service notes or degradations for all University IT Services.
Or contact the
UMC Computer Help Desk
or Twin Cities 1-HELP (612-301-4357)
Technology Support Services
University of Minnesota Crookston
138 Kiehle Building
2900 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
PHONE: 218-281-8373
FAX:
Hours
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm