The University has developed a state-of-the-art fiber optic network connecting all major campus buildings. Attached to this network are servers for administrative functions, academic computing, and research computing. This network is also connected to the Internet, providing all students access to Internet mail, WEB servers, and many more valuable network resources. OpenVMS, Windows NT, and UNIX servers are available for use.

Computer accounts are available to all students. These accounts are kept active as long as a student is enrolled. Available to students, without charge, is a pool of 150 modems which may be used to connect to SHSU servers or to "surf the net."

Client machines supported are Windows NT and Macintosh workstations. These are contained in labs operated by the Computer Services department that are accessible by students 24 hours a day. Software for these client machines is maintained on a Windows NT server, and is available to all clients connected to the campus network (SAMnet).

The administrative computer functions have been developed for the internal needs of the University and to serve the students with a convenient way to interact with the University. Examples are: telephone registration, electronic transcript transmission, and electronic funds transfer for financial aid loans. Also available for students is SamInfo, SHSU's campus-wide information system (CWIS). Through SamInfo, students may access libraries, change their addresses and majors, print their degree plans, and determine their university financial obligations.

Many students participate in building and maintaining the computing infrastructure at the University. More than 75 are employed by the Computer Services department during a year. They gain valuable experience for the future and provide an essential part of the operations of the department and university.

To access SamInfo via the Internet, TELNET NELL.SHSU.EDU with the username as SAMINFO. SHSU's WEB server address is https://www.shsu.edu. Questions regarding SHSU's computer resources may be addressed to HELPDESK@SHSU.EDU.

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