Xavier University of Louisiana
Office and Technology Administration and
Information Technology Center
Melva D. Williams
Interim VP, Office of Technology Administration
Welcome
The mission of the Office of Technology Administration
is to provide world-class support to Xavier University’s
faculty, staff, and students by recommending,
developing and implementing plans and policies that
will insure the orderly integration of information
technology into the instructional and administrative
processes of the University.
Xavier University of Louisiana
Website: www.xula.edu
Office of Technology Administration
Web Page: www.xula.edu/itc
or www.xula.edu/technology
Xavier University
Mobile Website
 Access Xavier’s homepage from your cell phone.
http://www.xula.edu/mobile/index.xhtml
Advantages –
 Staying connected
 Staying abreast of Announcements
 Highlights of the week’s activities
Xavier’s QR Code
You can find this QR (Quick
Response) code to scan into your
cell phones at:
http://www.xula.edu/itc/mobile.php
Bb Mobile Learn
Data Center Resources
 Maintain hardware and software
 Network resources include e-mail, websites, software
applications used in instructional and administrative
processes of the University.
Network Equipment
Windows Server
Unix Servers
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EMS (Room Reservation)
Banner (ERP)
Blackboard LS (Course Management)
Blackboard Transaction System (Xcard)
BB Connect (formerly Ed Connect) (Mass
Communication System)
Hobsons (Recruitment & Retention)
Raiser’s Edge (Alumni, Friends, & Donors)
TMA (Building Services)
Sirsidynix (Online Library Catalog)
Student Computer Labs
FULL SERVICE LABS
 3M RMC Lab - Library
 205 Lab - NCF Science
Complex
 402A Lab - Xavier South
MINI-LABS
 St Katharine Drexel (KD)
 St. Mike’s
 St. Martin dePorres
 Living & Learning Center
(LLC)
Telecommunications
 Xavier University owns
and maintains the
telephone system
 Telephone service is
provided for all students
living in residence halls,
but students must bring
their own phones.
 Calling cards must be
used to make long
distance calls
Voice Mail
 Xavier University offers voice mail.
 It is highly recommended that all students utilize this
service .
 One mailbox per bed.
 Instructions on setting up and using voice mail is
posted on ITC Website under the Telecommunications
link.
Email
 Each student is issued an
email account.
 Email address consists of
username@xula.edu
 Admissions Office notifies
students of their email and
Banner Web account
information.
XULA Webmail
 Access webmail from homepage:
www.xula.edu
 300 MB Quota
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Shared Calendar
Shared Folders
Calendar
Cable TV
 All residence hall rooms
are equipped with cable
TV service.
 Students should bring a
cable ready TV and
appropriate cables
Network Connections
 Each student has a network connection available in
their residence hall room
 Cables will be provided by ITC and are available for
pick at each Residence Hall Office
 Secured wireless network available throughout
campus
Your Information Security
Responsibilities
 Follow the Network Use Policy located at
www.xula.edu/itc/network-use-policy
 Protect Your Computer
 Protect Yourself
Follow the Network Use Policy
 As a user of Xavier University resources you:
 Are responsible for all activity originating from
your Windows domain account or from any
computer you register
 Must demonstrate respect for other users, their
privacy and Xavier University’s IT resources
 Must be aware that copying, downloading and
distributing copyrighted files without permission,
including on peer-to-peer networks, can carry
serious consequences.
Protect Your Computer
 Keep your firewall turned on.
 Keep your computer up-to-date with operating system and
software patches.
 Keep your computer free of malware (viruses, worms,
trojans, spyware, etc.).
 Use antivirus software and antispyware software and
keep it updated!
 Use a strong administrator password.
 A password is like a toothbrush. Get the best quality.
Change it often. Never let anyone else use it
Protect Yourself
 Be safe on sites like Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter
 Only “friend” people you
actually know.
 Remember that anything you
post on one of these sites
may be available to anyone in
the world FOREVER.
 Look out for scams including
malicious applications and
phishing.
 Be careful who you trust.
Accounts or groups may be
created to impersonate
Xavier University or other
organizations.
Recommendations
 When your smart phone, tablet, or computer is left
unattended
o LOCK IT UP!
o Use a password protected screensaver
o Tablets and Laptops…take them home
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Backup…Backup…Backup
 Burn a CD, USB device (jump drive), iPod, cloud
service, etc.
 Store these devices securely
Through our Help Desk we
provide technical support to
students, faculty, and staff in
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Email
Cable Television
Telecommunications
Banner/Blackboard Access
Problems
Network Access
Wireless
Card Readers
Card readers are used to track attendance. Students
need XULA ID (Xcard) to do this.
Contact Help Desk For More
Information:
504-520-7446 or 504-520-7449
Email:
helpdesk@xula.edu
Melva D. Williams
Interim VP, Office of Technology Administration