Computing and Information Technology

 

COVID-19 Response

As updates regarding our response to COVID-19 concerns are available, they will be posted here. For university-wide updates, please refer to Winthrop Response FAQ. 

• Faculty & Staff: For assistance with common issues regarding working remotely, please visit our Working Remotely FAQ page.
• The Technology Services Office (TSO) is closed until further notice.
• Academic Computing Labs (ACC Labs) are closed until further notice.
• The Service Desk will remain open through the period of remote instruction. Faculty who need online instruction support should visit the WOOL Continuity of Instruction webpage for more information.
• For Faculty/Staff: More information about the VPN can be found on our TechBuy page. If you have been allocated a Dell all-in-one computer, please watch this video about how to set up your device. 
• A limited number of laptops are available for faculty/staff. To request a laptop, please contact your Vice President. If you have been assigned a loaner laptop, IT will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.
• For online communication, virtual meetings, and file sharing, please consider using Microsoft Teams. More information can be found in our MS Teams Guide.
• Dacus Library: For more information, please refer to their COVID-19 Response page.

 

Mission Statement

The mission for Computing and Information Technology is to provide the appropriate technological infrastructure to support teaching, research and service, and to provide high-quality, efficient, and effective technological support service to all academic and administrative functions at Winthrop University. There are 6 areas under the IT umbrella:

• Academic Technologies
• User Support Services
• User Support Service Desk
• Technology Services
• Administrative Systems and Programming
• Telecommunications

Hours of Operation

Computing and Information Technology departmental offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30am until 5:00pm on days when the university is open for business.  

The Technology Services Office, located in room 1 of McBryde Hall, is open Monday through Thursday 9:00am until 7:00pm, Fridays until 3:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm so students, faculty, and staff can turn in ID requests, account applications and Scantron requests.  During the summer schedule, the Technology Services Office is open Monday through Thursday 9:00am until 5:00pm and Fridays until 12:00pm.