Staff

Welcome

Computer Services offers resources that benefit everyone at Temple University. Services include a free e-mail account, access to a web-based e-mail program called TUmail, and 24-hour access to a computer Help Desk for assistance in resolving technical issues.

In addition, Computer Services maintains the computer systems that enable staff to perform the administrative and financial functions of the University.

News Items

What's New for Spring 2008?

“Technology at Temple” guide available
 
For an overview of the University’s computer resources, explore the current edition of  the Technology at Temple guide. The guide offers a snapshot of TUportal features, a summary of popular classroom tools, and information on getting connected to Temple’s technology resources. Note that you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this publication.

ERP Implementation Activities Underway

Temple's major University-wide initiative to integrate and upgrade all administrative systems is in full swing. Teams and committees from across University departments have been formed to implement this $38 million, five-year Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) project called Enterprise.

For updated details about the ERP project, see the Welcome Message from Timothy O'Rourke, Vice President of Computer and Information Services.

Special Adobe Discounts Available

Temple faculty and staff can take advantage of discounted prices on selected Adobe software for personal use. The offer is comparable to student prices with savings up to 85% off commercial prices. For example, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat), which lists for $1,799, is available for only $309.98. Typical educational pricing ranges from $590–$640.

This special offer is scheduled to end on March 15, 2008. To view the available Adobe products and to place an order, go to the JourneyEd web site at: http://www.journeyed.com/temple/adobe.asp

If you have any questions, contact Journey Ed at 800-874-9001 or Computer Business Services at 215-204-5000 (1-5000).

Reminder to Sign Up for Emergency Notifications

Last semester, Temple unveiled a new emergency notification system. If you have not already done so, please follow the instructions below to update your emergency notification information. The process takes less than a minute.

Updating Staff Emergency Notification Information:
1. Go to http://ess.temple.edu and log in.
2. Under the My Profile section on the left, click on “Emergency Notification.”
3. Follow the instructions to fill in your information in section 1 or section 2.
4. When you have finished, click on “Update.”
5. Next, enter your AccessNet password and click on “Confirm.”