INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

NOTICE DATE: February 13, 2012

Changes and Additions

We are adding new content to the IT portion of the MGC website, including new information, games and other helpful features. Do you want to know how to make your computer secure? Do you need to know how to find your Mac address? Check out our links and our FAQs to find out!

NOTICE DATE: February 22, 2012

Banner Maintenance

Banner systems will be down tomorrow, February 23, from approximately 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM for mandatory upgrades.

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Connecting to the MGC Network

Before you can connect to the MGC Network you must do the following:

Install anti-virus software and set it for auto update;
Conduct a virus check using your anti-virus software; and
Install critical updates for your Operating System and set your computer to auto update

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Discounted software is available for purchase for faculty, staff and students. Click the blue box below to see a listing of available software and relevant pricing:

What's new in IT? Click HERE to access our new Information Security Pages and learn how to keep your computer and data safe!

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Getting Help

Contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk:
by web at Helpdesk at MGC.EDU
by telephone at 478-934-3319

by clicking the IT Helpdesk icon to the right:

The IT Department is located in Memorial Hall. If you are not familiar with the Middle Georgia College Campus, you can contact us for directions or check the MGC Campus Map

Our hours of operation are:
Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am to Noon
Closed Saturday and Sunday

In case of an after-hours emergency, call the Campus Police Department: (478) 934-3002.

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The Information Technology Department is responsible
for the following:

Support and assistance for all college owned computers in both administrative and academic environments, including equipment acquisition and repair;
Operating system and database administration for the campus computing environment;
Data communications;
Support for Warrior Web;
Software acquisition, support and distribution;
Maintenance of campus network infrastructure;
Domain and email account setup and management; and
Management of student computing labs.

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MGC Listservs

Click here for a guide to MGC Listservs for faculty, staff and students.

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MGC ALERT

As part of Middle Georgia College's ongoing effort to safeguard students, faculty and staff, MGC has implemented a new emergency notification system, MGCAlert. The MGCAlert system allows you to receive time-sensitive emergency messages in the form of e-mail, voice messages, and text messages. Click here to access MGC Alert.

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