"UAS encourages students to become involved. Students contribute directly to the continuing success of the campus" IT Director Michael Ciri
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New students are frequently astounded at the quality of the technology and related services at UAS. UAS has long been a leader in the innovative use of technology in education, and students are encouraged to use advanced technology effectively in all classes and all degree programs.
Technology Highlights
Wireless in the Wilderness – UAS was the first campus to extend high-speed wireless access to all campus buildings. In addition to our dedicated computer classrooms and open computing labs, UAS has multiple mobile laptop carts and mobile printers that can be set up in any classroom. Students can take laptops anywhere on campus and access campus services or surf the web.
Media / Broadcasting
Students can earn money while receiving on-the-job training in television broadcasting. A fully-equipped broadcast television facility is located in the Egan Library in Juneau. UAS broadcasts live courses via satellite and coordinates the University of Alaska Television Network for the UA system. In addition, scanners, video-editing equipment, DVD and CD burners are all available for student use. Color as well as black and white printing is available to students from a number of locations around campus.
UAS Online!
From Basic Marksmanship to Advanced Mathematics, an individual web site is automatically created for every class - no exceptions! Students are able to use UAS Online to access course materials, submit homework, and chat with other students.
UASHome / Email
Every student is provided fifty megabytes of storage space to store documents and support a personal web site. In addition, every student automatically receives an individual email account with 25 megabytes of storage. UA ONLINEWhy wait in line? Students can register for classes, check grades or transcripts, and update their personal information online at any time by visiting UAOnline.
Lights, Camera, Action!
A wide variety of equipment is available for checkout on the Juneau campus. Digital cameras, video cameras, screens, projectors, DVD players and more are available at no cost! Help is on the Way
A technology helpdesk is staffed seven days a week. The helpdesk can provide assistance in-person, through e-mail, or over the telephone. For students calling outside of Juneau, UAS provides a toll-free number.
Juneau: (907) 796-6400
Toll Free: (877) 465-6400
E-mail: helpdesk@uas.alaska.edu
Student Involvement
UAS encourages students to become involved. Students contribute directly to the continuing success of the campus. Students help guide technology decisions through the Teaching, Learning & Technology Roundtable. In addition, students are encouraged to work directly in the IT department. IT Services provides many paid positions for students. On-the-job training is provided in computer repair, customer service, video production, server and network administration. The IT Services staff enjoy taking part in campus activities and helping make UAS an exceptional place to learn, work, and live.
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