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COMING SOON - New Anti-Virus Software - Free to the Campus Community

Sophos has replaced Symantec as the College's anti-virus software.  To install a copy on your personal computer, click on Software Downloads in the left column, and look for the Sophos links.  Both Windows and Mac versions available.

Introduction to Technology Resources

New to Cedar Crest?  View our video to learn about the technology resources available on campus, and how to use your online accounts.  *Requires Adobe Flash.
 

Mission Statement

The Office of Information Technology will provide quality information technology services, in the most cost-effective manner, to facilitate the College’s mission and strategic plan as it applies to teaching and learning. It will provide innovative assistance and leadership in IT matters to all parts of the College in the achievement of their goals and objectives. To accomplish this mission, Information Technology works collaboratively with the campus community to provide technological leadership.


Office Hours and Location

Information Technology Helpdesk
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm
Location: Cressman Library, main floor
Phone: on campus, dial extension 3348. Off campus, call 610-606-4635
AudioVisual Services
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 8:00pm, Saturday -Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Cressman Library, main floor
Phone: on campus, dial extension 3348.

Ungrouped
My CedarCrest Login Request (.pdf, 185K)
What It's For: Accessing our Campus Information Portal
 
Who Can Apply: Staff (Faculty and Adjuncts have access automatically)
 
Please allow up to 5 business days for processing.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print PDF files.
Smart Phones
Smart Phone Email Configuration (.pdf, 187K)
Contains the common settings required to configure most smart phones to connect to your CC email account.
Online Account Help
Changing Your Passwords (.pdf, 339K)
You should change the default passwords for all of your online accounts at least once.  Click here for information on changing your network, email, My CedarCrest, and eCollege accounts.
 
This sheet also contains information about forgotton passwords.
eCollege
eCollege File Download Issue (.zip, 1K)
Click above and choose Open. Click Run, then Ok to close. The process should only take a few seconds.
ExamGuard Troubleshooting Guide (.pdf, 306K)
Getting Started with eCollege (.pdf, 79K)
How to Disable Common Pop-Up Blockers (.pdf, 1183K)
Installing ExamGuard at Home (.pdf, 239K)
GroupWise 7
Help Sheets for using the college email system.
Managing Your Mailbox Size (.pdf, 277K)
Tips on keeping you campus email account from exceeding size limitations.
Using GroupWise WebAccess 8 (.pdf, 1873K)
This helpsheet walks through using GroupWise Webaccess, our web-based email system that can be accessed anywhere through the web.
GroupWise 7 Client Quick Start Card (.pdf, 1442K)
From Message Architects, a printable guide to learning the new features in the Groupwise Client on campus.
Email Rule - Move to Folder (.pdf, 181K)
These directions will show you how to move "all campus" emails from your mailbox to a folder you create. This will keep time-sensitive email from getting lost in the mix, and enable you to read about campus events on your own time.
Microsoft Office 2007
This includes information on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access 2007.
Introduction to Office 2007 (.doc, 1945K)
This tutorial is from Lynchberg University, and contains an overview of the new look in Office 2007. You'll learn the key features that are similar in all 4 programs.
Printing Handouts in Power Point (.pdf, 116K)
Directions for printing multiple slides per sheet in Power Point.
Setting Single Spacing Default in Word 2007 (.pdf, 386K)
Saving a Custom Theme in PowerPoint (.pdf, 307K)
These directions show you how to save a custom theme (such as the new college templates) in PowerPoint to use for all new presentations.
Misc.
SPSS Legacy Viewer (.zip, 57495K)

For current facutly and staff using SPSS on your personal computer. This will allow you to view older .spo files on newer versions of SPSS.

Copy Files to a CD using Windows XP (.pdf, 242K)
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print PDF files.