Technology

As technology is constantly evolving, TLU strives to maintain the most current infrastructure to support the academic and social lives of our students.  At TLU you will find:

Networking:

• Wireless access in most academic buildings and common areas of residence halls
• 25 megabits/sec Internet connection
• Fiber optic infrastructure to all campus buildings
• Hardwire network access in all TLU buildings
• Dedicated hardwired connection "per pillow" in the residence halls (100megabits)
• 1 gigabit/second network backbone in place

Computer Labs:

• 24-hour accessible computer lab / Internet cafe in the Alumni Student Center (ASC)
• 12 additional instructional or specialized computer labs across campus
• Free laser printing for students in computer labs

Software:

• Microsoft XP-SP2 on campus desktops
• Microsoft Office Professional software tools
• Microsoft Exchange e-mail system for faculty / staff / students
• Access to Adobe Creative Suite, Maple, Minitab, SPSS software
• Free copy of McAfee anti-virus for all TLU students

Servers:

• Microsoft Active Directory - 2003
• Microsoft 2000/2003 servers, Red Hat Linux, and Sun Solaris platforms
• 150 megabytes of network file space per student
• 100 megabytes of e-mail space per student (effective 2/1/07)

Other:

• CATV system (80 channels) available in residence hall rooms
• Student computer help available (no additional cost) at the Help Desk in the ASC
• Web access to student academic history / registration (Irislink)