FEBRUARY 2003

Web Site of the Month:
International
Programs

Did you know that the most visited site on CCU's web is the Athletics page?

Check out CCU's Viewbook online. It is impressive in both print and online!

In the event the main web site is down you may still be able to access the library's web pages by entering library.coastal.edu in your browser's address box.

Farewell Pegasus!

Pegasus served us well for many years at Coastal. The time has come, however, to bid our favorite horse goodbye! System upgrades over the past several years have made it necessary for users to switch to Outlook, Outlook Express and IMP (Internet based client software). On FEBRUARY 14 Pegasus will be removed from the administrative server and will no longer be available for use. Users' e-mail will not be compromised nor messages lost! The removal of Pegasus from the server will simply mean another software application will have to be used in order to access mail. If you have not switched to Outlook or Outlook Express contact your Information Resource Consultant for assistance. To view a short presentation on setting up your e-mail in Outlook Express click HERE.

SEDUG Conference Again a Success

For the fourth consecutive year, Coastal Carolina University hosted the annual SEDUG (South East Datatel Users Group) conference held November 13 -15 at the Crown Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach. This year's event was attended by over four hundred Datatel users and IT professionals representing fifty universities in the southeast. Coastal had twenty-five representatives from various departments and several staff served as presenters at the event. The conference spanned a three day period during which seventy-five sessions were conducted. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet with the eighteen vendors who set up booths at the show. The conference has gained such popularity that attendance was limited this year due to the facility limitations. Plans for next year's event include moving the venue to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. To learn more about the SEDUG conference visit the official web site hosted by Coastal at South East Datatel Users Group Conference.

"Webolution"

You ask "What is Webolution"? Webolution is the history of changes Coastal's Web site has undergone over the years! We have had a web presence for over seven years and many changes, both cosmetic and functional, have taken place. Take a look at the changes in the past seven years!

Coastal's web site in: 1997, 1998, April 2001, November 2001, 2003!
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ITS Changes

The year 2002 brought many changes to the Information Technology Services department. In April 2002 the Student Computing Services group was welcomed to ITS. This area is responsible for most computer labs on campus as well as network access from the residence halls. The CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) Laboratory provides assistance to students, faculty, and staff who need help with computer projects. In September 2002 ITS bid farewell to the Media Services group. The Division of Media Services is now a part of University Relations and they are located in Hampton Hall. The last big change to the ITS department was the movement of the campus switchboard to the Division of Public Safety. The main campus switchboard is now located in Atheneum Hall. The installation and maintenance of campus telephones is still a function of Network Services in ITS.

Financial Aid Newsletter

The Office of Financial Aid is making great use of the available technology. In November 2002 they made available the first edition of the Financial Aid Newsletter. The first issue of this informative online newsletter contains procedures for obtaining scholarships, loans and financial aid along with state and federal regulation information. Click HERE to take a look at this new online resource! You computer will need Adobe Acrobat to view the document.

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Taking control of SPAM, new distance learning initiatives, featured faculty web sites and MORE!

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