Welcome to the Faculty Computing Guide. Below are links and information for computing needs specific to Wright State faculty.  

CaTS Computer Labs

CaTS operates many on-campus computer labs. In addition, CaTS assists several departments by managing and maintaining their student computer labs. These labs offer industry-standard computer platforms, as well as a wide variety of application programs and comprehensive Internet access. Please contact 775-3376 for lab reservations, training, and/or software updates for lab machines.

Campus Network

CaTS maintains a fast and reliable campus network. The campus network gives you access to the Internet, network-delivered applications like telnet and FTP, and storage space on a server that is backed-up nightly.

If you are not connected to the network and would like to be, please contact the Help Desk to set up an assessment and install. Before you call, make sure your system meets our minimum requirements.

Distance Learning Resources

CaTS supports distance learning accounts and works closely with the Center for Teaching & Learning to support the generation and distribution of WebCT accounts and passwords.

CaTS Distance Learning Resources

E-mail & Your CAMPUS Account

A CAMPUS account provides you with e-mail, authenticates you for dial-in access, provides you with space for your personal web page, and gives you access to the powerful UNIX computing platform.

• Reset Your CAMPUS Password
• Creating Your Personal Web Pages with Contribute 2
• Creating Your Personal Web Pages with FrontPage 2002
• Hummingbird 8.0
• Subscribe/Unsubscribe to the Listserv
  

WINGS - Wright Information, News and Group Services

WINGS is the University Portal. It consists of web pages that act as a starting point for using the Web or web-based services such as e-mail, calendars, message boards, channels, and chat. Just log on at http://wings.wright.edu and your e-mail that resides on the University mail server will be at your fingertips. [ WINGS Documentation ]

Myfiles.wright.edu

Did you know that instead of saving files to a disk, you can save your files to your Novell H: drive and have access to them anywhere that has an internet connection with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later? It's true! All you have to do is go to http://myfiles.wright.edu , click the Open Network Files link on the left side, and your files are at your fingertips.

Essential Policies

• Procedures for CaTS Workshops, Training, and Computer Classrooms
• Lab Policy
• Employee Use of Computing Resources
• WSU World Wide Web Policy

Hardware/Software

A variety of computer discounts are available to Wright State faculty and staff for both personal and university machines.

• Microsoft Software
• Computer Purchasing Guides
• Campus Electronics Shop
• Equipment Guidelines
• Road Runner Business Class Discount

Internet Dial-in Services

• Windows XP
• Windows 2000
• Windows 95/98
• Windows NT
• MacOS

Online Forms

The majority of CaTS forms can be printed from the web. Access them at your convenience.

"As Seen on CaTS TVs"

CaTS provides information on large display screens outside the Library Annex and Millett Help Desk offices. On this web page is a summary of the information on these displays and links to related information. [As Seen on CaTS TVs]