IT Services
Information and Technology Services at OHIO Chillicothe has been established to serve the technology needs of students, faculty, and staff. We are dedicated to keeping our computing facilities and offices at the forefront of emerging and new technologies. We currently have almost eight hundred computers on campus. Over five hundred of those computers are in computer labs or public spaces. We have ten instructional labs, two open computer labs, public access stations in the Learning Commons, Library, Bennett Hall, and other areas across the Chillicothe campus. Our staff maintains the computer and networking systems, web pages, compressed video and distance learning classrooms, and all types of audio/visual equipment at OHIO Chillicothe.
CONTACTING THE HELP DESK
The main telephone number is 740.774.7212 or 740.774.6079. Our walk-up counter is located in the Stevenson Center, just inside the main entrance. The Help Desk is open and staffed to assist with computer, audio/visual and instructional support requests, issues, and training. The Athens OIT Helpdesk can be reached by calling 740.593.1222, or their web page can be found (here).
HOURS OF OPERATION - FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays/Sundays/University Holidays*
HOURS OF OPERATION - SUMMER SESSION:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays/Sundays/University Holidays*
HOURS OF OPERATION - BREAKS:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays/Sundays/University Holidays*
SERVICES
As part of OHIO, the staff of the Help Desk and Information & Technology Services at OHIO Chillicothe strive to provide the best and most efficient service possible to the students, faculty, and staff. These services include:
- Computing Resources for Students
- Access to Wired & Wireless Networks
- Printing Resources
- Software & Hardware Sales
- Student Software Downloads
- Equipment Loan
Our Computing Resources:
Our classrooms, labs, public spaces, and offices are equipped with computer equipment. Most computers at OHIO Chillicothe run Windows 7. These Computers have the following software installed: Adobe Flash Player; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Audacity; Microsoft Office 2013; Open Office; Cute PDF; Cyberlink DVD; Google Chrome; InfanView; Microsoft Photostory; Windows Moviemaker; Microsoft Silverlight; Windows Media Player; Mozilla FireFox; Internet Explorer; Java; Picasa; QuickTime; VLC Media Player; Real Player Lite; Roxio CD Creator; Microsoft SCEP Managed; SPSS (Installed in certain computer labs, Stevenson 19, and The Learning Commons private study rooms).
There are also many Macintosh computers on campus running OSX 10.9 These Computers have the following software installed: Adobe Flash Player; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Adobe CS6; Microsoft Office 2011; Open Office; Google Chrome; Microsoft Silverlight; Windows Media Player; Mozilla FireFox; iPhoto; Safari; Java; Picasa; QuickTime; VLC Media Player; Microsoft SCEP Managed.
All of the classrooms at OHIO Chillicothe are equipped with an instructor computer (PC), computer projector, digital presenter, DVD/VHS player and an amplified audio system.
Acceptable Use Policy & Procedure:
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance and establish expectations for members of the university community as they use OHIO's information technology resources. The University's policy can be viewed by clicking (here).
Wired & Wireless Network Access:
Our staff provides training and technical support for the NextGen wired and wireless computer network on the Chillicothe campus. All university computer equipment is connected to this university wide computer network. Connectivity is available in all buildings and in many open and public spaces across the campus. Students can connect personal computers, tablets, cell phones, or other wireless devices, with a current OHIO ID and password. For "Guides To Connect To The Ohio University Wireless Network", please click (here). For questions regarding connecting devices, technical support, please contact the OHIO Chillicothe Computer Help Desk at 740.774.7212 or 740.774.6079.
Printing Resources:
Our staff supports the many color and B&W printers located in all buildings across the campus. Printers are located in individual offices, office common areas, computer labs, the Learning Commons, and in Quinn Library. Public, pay-to-print service, is only located in the Learning Commons, and in Quinn Library, and prints can be picked up and paid for at the IT Services Help Desk or the Library Service Desk.
Software & Hardware Sales:
Questions about purchasing software and hardware for personal use? Please contact the OHIO Chillicothe Computer Help Desk at 740.774.7212 or 740.774.6079 for availability and pricing. We have Macintosh and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, and used Macintosh and PC for sale.
Equipment For Loan:
STUDENTS
Coming soon!!!
Semi-Private Collaborative Rooms With Computers:
We provide open computing areas for students and semiprivate group collaboration rooms, which are open unless otherwise reserved. Reservations for these semiprivate group collaboration rooms can be made by phone or in person by contacting the Computer Help Desk.
Questions about locating technology for use on campus? Please contact the Computer Help Desk at 740.774.7212 or 740.774.6079, or visit the walk-up counter in the Stevenson Center.
Public Computing Spaces:
- Location: Stevenson Center - Learning Commons
- (41) Macintosh & PCs, pubic access computers with pay to print (B&W and Color).
HOURS OF OPERATION - FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays/Sundays/University Holidays*
HOURS OF OPERATION - SUMMER SESSION:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays/Sundays/University Holidays*
HOURS OF OPERATION - BREAKS:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturdays/Sundays/University Holidays*
- Location: Stevenson Center - Learning Commons
- (3) Private study and group meeting rooms with PCs and pay to print (B&W and Color). These Room can be reserved at the Help Desk .
- Hours of Operation – Same as Learning Commons.
- Location: Stevenson Center - Quinn Library
- (19) PCs, pubic access computers with pay to print (B&W and Color).
- Hours of Operation – Same as Learning Commons.
- Location: Stevenson Center Room 19*
- (20) PCs, pubic access computers with pay to print (B&W and Color).
- *Hours of Operation – Same as Learning Commons unless otherwise reserved.
- Location: Bennett Hall 1st Floor West End
- (9) Thin clients connect to a full size display with complete suite of software and internet access.
- Hours of Operation – Available when building is open.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
OHIO Chillicothe Computer Help Desk
T: 740.774.7212
T: 740.774.6079
ouchelpdesk@ohio.edu
HELPFUL STUDENT LINKS
- Bobcat Depot (ATHENS OIT)
- Bobcat Depot Software (ATHENS OIT)
- Email (Catmail - Web Interface)
- Microsoft OneDrive (Student Version) Cloud Storage
- My OHIO Account Support (ATHENS OIT)
- MyOHIO Student Page
- My Personal Information
- Ohio ID Activation
- OIT Service Catalog (ATHENS OIT)
- Password Reset (Self Service)
- Enroll in Multi-factor Authentication (Duo)
- When to Work (Participating Departments)
- Workforce Time Entry
STUDENT SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD LINKS
- Office 365 Pro Plus (Student Version)
- Installation Guide (.PDF)
SELF HELP GUIDES
Wireless Network Guides - Connecting To Ohio University WiFi
- Wireless Access Overview (.PDF)
- Guest Access (.PDF)
- Windows Computers (.PDF)
- Macintosh Computers (.PDF)
- ChromeBook Computers (.PDF)
- Linux Computers (.PDF)
- Mobile Devices (.PDF)
Catmail User Guides - Connecting To Ohio University
- Mobile Device Setup (.PDF)