Student Computing and Technology Services
Empire State College provides a variety of technology resources to meet the educational needs of its students. General information about technology at Empire State College is available on the web at www.esc.edu/TechInfo.
Privacy and Security:
To protect students’ privacy, many Empire State College web services and learning opportunities are password protected and restricted to enrolled or admitted Empire State College students. Students should take precautions to protect their login and password information. Our college’s privacy policy and security practices outline the ways in which we protect your personal information. For more information, go to www.esc.edu/WebPrivacy.
Web-based Student Services and Information (www.esc.edu/MyESC):
The MyESC web site provides students with a single point of access to online services, information and learning resources. With a college login, students can register for studies, view personal academic and account information, complete financial aid requests, update address and e-mail information, change passwords and order books. MyESC connects students to resources to support academic endeavors including library services, learning supports, information about study opportunities and sources of academic support. Key announcements and news items are posted on MyESC and college offices maintain information and contact numbers through this site.
Student Computers:
Most Empire State College locations maintain personal computers for student use. Students without home access can use these computers to access their personal records trough MyESC. Computers at our New York state locations also may be equipped with academic software for student use. These computers can be use for a variety of learning activities including degree planning; access to the college library website; computer literacy; computer programming; business computer applications (spreadsheets, work processors and database management); computer-mediated instructins; and for studies requiring computation such as statistics, social science research and business quantitative methods.
Each location also maintains a kiosk computer that students can use to connect with MyESC services (www.esc.edu/MyESC)
E-mail:
E-mail is a very important communications method in the college. Every member of the college community has a college e-mail address, and every administrative office uses e-mail to communicate with students. Empire State College students must have an e-mail account and maintain a valid e-mail address in our student information system for online registration. Students who do not have an e-mail account can find information ofr establishing a free service at: www.esc.edu/TechInfo, our student technology web site. It is important that students report changes in their e-mail addresses to the college. This can be done online at www.esc.edu/MyESC on the My Records page.
Online Tools:
Many instructors use technology tools to support learning and to promote collaboration. Students may participate in online discussions and submit online assignments through our ANGEL Learning Management Suite. Web conferencing is used to connect students and faculty at a distance. Students have access to electronic portfolio space to collect and share their work.
Web-based Student Services and Information (www.esc.edu/MyESC):
The MyESC web site provides students with a single point of access to online services, information and learning resources. With a college login, students can register for studies, view personal academic and account information, complete financial aid requests, update address and e-mail information, change passwords, order books, and build their personal degree programs. MyESC connects students to resources to support academic endeavors including library services, learning resources, information about study opportunities, and sources of academic support. Key announcements and news items are posted on MyESC and college offices maintain information and contact numbers through this site.
Student, Faculty and Staff Web Pages:
The college makes available to students, faculty and staff, The Commons (Commons.esc.edu), as a place for Empire State College users to explore personal and professional Web publishing for sites that are not considered official college content. The purpose of The Commons is to expand communications both within and beyond the college. Enrolled students also can request an FTP account on a college server to host a sit for course-related purposes. All users agree to follow the college’s Web and computer use policies. Faculty and staff websites can be viewed at www.esc.edu/FacultyWebSites.
Getting Help:
The college's technology web site, www.esc.edu/TechInfo, has the most current information about all of the college's technology tools and offers online assistance.
Students needing personal technical assistance in using Empire State College technology applications can contact the Technology Help Desk at 800 847-3000 ext. 2420. Online assistance is available at www.esc.edu/TechInfo. Please check the www.esc.edu/TechInfo website for the most current hours of operation.
