In support of the University's academic mission, Academic Computing provides technology expertise, resources, and services directly to students and faculty, and to other organizations that in turn support aspects of the mission. Academic Computing provides information on the use of technology in teaching and learning environments; operates and manages classrooms, public and multimedia computer clusters in Meyer Library and a computer cluster in Tresidder; provides faculty-specific computing resources through the Academic Technology Specialist program and Academic Technology Lab; provides technology support to Stanford University Library services; operates and manages residential computing clusters and services; and supports the Stanford course management system.
Administrative Systems is responsible for Stanford's business and administrative information systems. The core business systems supported include: Financials, Student Administration, HR, Payroll, Registries, and Data Warehousing/Reporting. Information about the organization is available at the IT Services departmental Web site:
CTL services include recommendations on computer hardware and software, the videotaping and evaluation of lectures to help instructors improve their teaching skills, innovative and pedagogically sound tools for reaching students with different learning styles, and the quarterly publication Speaking of Teaching.
IT Services provides a broad range of services to the entire Stanford community, including: SUNet (Stanford's network) and remote network access; telephone, voice mail and paging services; video services including cable TV; administrative application development; hardware and software administration and production support; training and technical support services; and information technology infrastructure development. Information about IT Services offerings is available via the department's online Service Catalog. Information about the organization is available at the IT Services departmental Web site:
Each of Stanford's seven schools provides computing services, including computing equipment or labs or specialized consulting support, to support instruction and research requirements specific to its field. Consult your department's administrative staff to find out about local support. The following schools' IT support organizations have a dedicated Web presence:
Serving University students, faculty, and staff, the Stanford Bookstore Computer Store provides authorized computer repair services and discounted pricing on hardware, software, peripherals and computing accessories.
The Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL) conducts scholarly research to advance the science, technology, and practice of learning and teaching. Established in 2002 as an independent center of excellence at Stanford University, SCIL is housed in the new Wallenberg Hall, a state-of-the-art testing ground for technology applications in the classroom.