Welcome to the GSG College Technology Center
In, April 1996 GSG college got its first two computers out of
College is connected to the Internet through BSNL Radio modem with 10 Mbps of total availability. The college buildings are connected with Fiber Optic Cable (OFC) to ensure high speed and reliable internet connection. Our network provides a 10 Mbps switched Ethernet to every office, classroom, library and computer labs on the GSG campus. Wireless Internet available within designed areas of the campus.
Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) ensure effective and transparent decision‐making related to the technology acquisitions, management and use of current and future technology. TAC provides advice and guidance on technology policies, strategies, directions, and priorities.
Whether by phone, online self-service, or in person, our IT Help Desk can assist you with a technology issue, service request, and general questions regarding technology at GSG College.
The GSG college offers
Briju Thankachan Ph.D.
Technology Advisor
G.S.G College
Umarkhed, Maharashtra
India - 445206
Email: thankachan@gsgcollege.edu.in
IT Help Desk
The IT Helpdesk handles questions concerning service requests, system logins, and inquiries from faculty, staff, and students regarding computer hardware and software, Internet connectivity, and related topics.
IT Help Desk Provides Assistance with:
● Email issues
● Faculty, Staff and Student Hardware and Software Support
● Classroom and Computer Lab Support
● Site-License Maintenance, Software Installs, Updates
● Identity Maintenance (Logins and passwords for GSG College Systems)
● Virus Issues
Hours of Operation
Monday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
Tuesday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
Wednesday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
Thursday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
Friday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
Saturday |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
Contact Information
Phone: |
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Email: |
ithelpdesk@gsgcollege.edu.in |
The GSG IT Help Desk put together frequently requested instructions and other information to assist you with your
Computer Labs
GSG college computer labs are provided for free for academic class use. To reserve a time for a class in the computer labs send
Doris Moncrief Computer Lab
Doris Moncrief Computer Lab is part of
Gene and Garnet Engle computer lab
Gene and Garnet Engle computer lab is also part of the computer science department this lab has 11 computers. 1 color laser printer and a scanner.
Carl and Helen Robert’s computer lab
Carl and Helen Robert’s computer lab is located in the Goswami Building. This computer lab has 11 computers. 1 color laser printer and a scanner.
Open Lab Hours
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Doris Moncrief Computer Lab |
12:30 PM to 02:10 PM
and
04 PM to 05 PM |
04 PM to 05 PM |
02:10 PM to 05 PM |
04 PM to 05 PM |
12:30 PM to 02:10 PM
and
04 PM to 05 PM |
09:50 AM to 02:10 PM
and
04 PM to 05 PM |
Gene and Garnet Engle computer lab |
10 AM to 05 PM |
10 AM to 05 PM |
10 AM to 02 PM
and
04 PM to 05 PM |
10 AM to 05 PM |
10 AM to 05 PM |
10 AM to 05 PM |
Carl and Helen Robert’s computer lab |
3:30 PM to 05 PM |
3:30 PM to 05 PM |
3:30 PM to 05 PM |
3:30 PM to 05 PM |
3:30 PM to 05 PM |
3:30 PM to 05 PM |
Software
A wide variety of software is available in GSG computers. Below is a list of all software installed on the computers:
Software Name |
Version |
Licenses |
Navigation |
Location |
Windows OS |
windows 7 |
Unlimited |
Operating System |
All Departments |
Windows OS |
Server 2012 |
Unlimited |
Operating System |
Dept. of computer science and application |
Visual Studio |
2010 |
Unlimited |
Dot Net Framework |
Dept. of computer science and application |
Visual Basic |
6.0 |
Unlimited |
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Dept. of computer science and application |
Turbo C++ |
4.0 |
Open Source |
Compiler cum Editor |
Dept. of computer science and application |
Oracle |
10G |
No license |
Database |
Dept. of computer science and application |
MySQL |
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Open Source |
Database |
Dept. of computer science and application |
MS-Word |
2007 |
No license |
Application Software |
All Departments |
MS-Excel |
2007 |
No license |
Application Software |
All Departments |
MS-PowerPoint |
2007 |
No license |
Application Software |
All Departments |
MS-Access |
2007 |
Unlimited |
Application Software |
Dept. of computer science and application |
Adobe-Reader |
9 |
No license |
PDF Reader |
All Departments |
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Adobe Reader |
11 |
Unlimited |
Utilities |
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Adobe Connect Add-in |
11 |
Unlimited |
(Launched by |
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FireFox |
40 |
Unlimited |
Internet Tools |
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Flash Player |
18 |
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(Launched by |
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Google Chrome |
45 |
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Internet Tools |
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Google Earth Pro |
7 |
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Library and Reference |
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Internet Explorer |
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Internet Tools |
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Microsoft Access 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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Microsoft Access 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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Microsoft Access 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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Microsoft Access 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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Microsoft Project 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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Microsoft Publisher 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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Microsoft Word 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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Microsoft Visio 2010 |
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Microsoft Office |
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MS Visual Studio 2012 Pro |
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Quicktime Player |
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Audio-Video |
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Remote Desktop Connection |
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Shockwave |
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(Launched by |
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Silverlight |
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(Launched by |
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Anti-Virus |
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VLC Player |
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Audio-Video |
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Windows Media Player |
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Audio-Video |
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Windows Movie Maker |
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Audio-Video |
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Zotero |
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(Launched by |
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Google Apps for Education
GSG college faculty, staff, and students have access to Google Core Apps (Email, Calendar, Drive, Groups, Sites, Hangouts, Classroom) by logging into Google with their
Google Core Apps for GSG
Email (Gmail)
The GSG College Email system is powered by Google. All faculty, staff, and students have an individual GSG Google Gmail account (name@gsgcollege.edu.in).
Calendar
Google Calendar enables faculty, staff, and students to easily schedule meetings, share event calendars, and stay organized.
Drive (Docs)
Google Drive is the home for Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and Forms. You can upload, edit, share,
Groups
Google Groups makes it easier for teams, workgroups, and departments to collaborate using online discussion groups and email mailing lists.
Sites
With Google
Hangouts
Hangouts is a video conferencing, instant message, and voice chat tool that is part of the GSG Google Core Apps services. You can use Hangouts in Google+ or as part of the Video Call feature in Google Calendar and in Gmail Chat.
Classroom
Google Consumer Apps
Each Google consumer Apps has its own, separate Terms of Service. Anyone using these Apps must also still adhere to GSG policies and procedures when using their @gsgcollege.edu.in account.
Click Here to view all Google Apps
Key issues that are included in the GSG and Google contract and terms of service:
● GSG college owns our content, Google has no ownership rights. Google may store our data in any of their international data centers.
● Google agrees to "reasonable security standards". They will notify us about any security breach of our data.
● Google agrees to protect our information as they would their own.
● Google will notify us about requests it receives for GSG college information, to the extent permitted by law.
● Google agrees to let us know in advance about changes to the service or terms of the agreement.
● No ads - the default setting is No Ads for faculty, staff
● Google does scanning and indexing as part of offering
● Google can suspend accounts if there has been a material breach of the service agreement and GSG college does not take action.
● No fees - for the initial term of the agreement, there are no fees for the service, though Google may offer premium services for a fee.
Networks
College is connected to the Internet through BSNL Radio modem with 10 Mbps of total availability. The college buildings are connected with Fiber Optic Cable(OFC) to ensure high speed and reliable internet connection. Our network provides a 10 Mbps switched Ethernet to every office, classroom, library and computer labs and offices hall on the GSG campus. Wireless Internet available within designed areas of the campus.
Technology Advisory Committee
TAC ensure effective and transparent decision‐making related to the technology acquisitions, management and use of current and future technology. TAC provides advice and guidance on technology policies, strategies, directions, and priorities.
Structure
TAC is comprised of faculty and staff who have been selected by their colleagues to represent departmental interests and needs in instructional technology. Annually, all faculty members will submit a written request for hardware/software. The requests include goal statements aligned with Amravati University syllabus. Based upon prioritized faculty and program needs, the TAC will approve the requests and submit them to the management
Process
STEP |
ACTION |
RESPONSIBILITY |
Step 1: Identify the Need |
Review the available technology, and determine if additional technology is needed or desired. |
Technology Advisory Committee (TAC)
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Step 2: Assess |
Determine how the technology (hardware/software) will assist, enhance, and be integrated into the college instructional program. |
Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) |
Step 3: Secure Funding |
Identify funding source |
Management and Principal |
Step 4: Define |
The implementation plan describes how this technology will increase student performance, improve/support the instructional program, and how data will be collected to show how this technology improves the instructional program, as well as address the more technical components of implementation such as hardware installation, etc |
Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) and IT Support Specialist |
Step |
Present recommendation for final approvals |
College Board, Principal and Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) |
Step |
Complete purchase of technology and finalize contract negotiations. |
Principal and Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) |
Step 7: Implement |
Execute implementation Plan |
Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) and IT Help Desk Team |
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GSG College Acceptable Technology Use Policy
Click Here to download the policy