Information Technology

Information Technology Services (ITS) supports the college’s mission and strategic directions by providing information technology services and support. ITS implements and maintains data and voice networks; Internet access; staff and tutor computers, software, printers, scanning and fax systems; student and tutor computer labs; email and web services; administrative information management systems; tutor, student, and staff network storage; multimedia production and distribution.

All dorms are wired for Internet access. Wireless network access is available in all buildings, in the Quad, and in the Library Plaza. If students need assistance with computer-related issues, they can seek help at the Information Technology help desk. Students have 24/7 access to the Hodson Computer Center located on the lower level of the Barr-Buchanan Center. It is equipped with Windows and Macintosh computers, laser printers, and scanners.

ITS provides computing support and assistance to tutors, students, and staff. Individuals with questions or problems are invited to contact the Help Desk at 855-696-0417.

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About IT Support Services

Information Technology Services (ITS) supports St. John’s College’s students, tutors and staff by maintaining and supporting essential technology systems. The college utilizes technology throughout both campuses and the ITS team is here to keep it all running. ITS can assist if you have questions or need help with any of the following:

Applications

Manages college provided applications like online student portals, report systems, and student information systems.

Audiovisual (AV)

Sets up and manages equipment for events, meetings, and lectures.

Computer management

Answers questions about or resolves problems with a college owned workstation, server, or other device.

Cybersecurity

Protects the college from cybersecurity threats through tools that help identify and prevent attacks.

Data Reporting

Creates reports from across the systems we support to assist in decision making and comply with government and auditing guidelines.

Infrastructure

Maintains the network and wireless internet infrastructure to ensure reliable and fast connectivity.

Support Services

Assists you in using a variety of technology services on campus such as card access, point of sale systems, and laundry.

Our goal is to enable you to use information technologies to fully support your work at the college. We provide you with computers, networks, and software. We also provide you with support services to ensure that you can use these systems to meet your needs. Here is a brief guide to accessing these services.

Help Desk

Contact the Help Desk if...

  • your college computer, printer, phone, or application is not working properly
  • your access to the campus network is not working properly
  • you have questions or problems using J1 or Infomaker
  • you are having problems accessing your college email or the Web
  • you have an in-depth question or problem regarding an Office application or Outlook
  • you want to check on the status of an ITS service
  • you have other IT questions that you would like to get to the right person in ITS

Hours of Operation

  • Annapolis: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET M-F
  • Santa Fe: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT M-F

ITS Offices are closed on Administrative Holidays.

Submit a Ticket

Via the Website

  1. Go to https://ithelp.sjc.edu.
  2. Log in with your SJC username and password.
  3. Update your location or click skip for now.
  4. Click report an issue.
  5. Choose your template.
  6. Enter relevant info in as much detail as possible.

Via Email

You may create a Help Desk ticket by emailing user.support(at)sjc.edu.

Via Phone

The main Help Desk phone number for both campuses is 855-696-0417.

The Help Desk phone line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so if you call outside of our hours of operation or if all staff is currently assisting other users, leaving a voicemail will also automatically create a Help Desk ticket.

Help Desk phone line options include:

  • Press 1 to reach the Annapolis Help Desk
  • Press 2 to reach Santa Fe Help Desk
  • Press 4 to reach Annapolis audiovisual support
  • Press 5 to reach Santa Fe audiovisual support
  • Press 0 to speak with the Annapolis switchboard operator
  • Press 9 to speak with the Santa Fe switchboard operator

Via Microsoft Teams

In order to contact the Help Desk via the Microsoft Teams application, click on the “Calls” menu button on the left bar. From there you can use the Search bar directly by typing in “Help Desk” (two separate words).

If you press Enter, you may need to click on the “People” tab at the top of the search results to see the call queues for each campus, signified with a headset icon.

You can click “Add to speed dial” and search for “Help Desk” in order to add your desired Help Desk (Annapolis, Santa Fe, or collegewide) to your Speed Dial List.

ITS Operations Supervisor

Contact the ITS Operations Supervisor if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding...

  • ITS services
  • ITS policies
  • You have needs for new computer equipment, software, FAX or copy machines

Email: user.support(at)sjc.edu

Phone: 855-696-0417

Projects

You may request a business improvement project. A project is temporary; It has a defined beginning and end in time, and a defined scope and resources. All project requests must flow through the Governance Committee for formal approval before the project work begins. If you are experiencing an error with an ITS Service, please contact the Help Desk through one of the options listed above instead of the project request form.

Project Request Form