A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Account
Assigned electronic storage location accessed with user ID and password and containing personal, financial and employment information, as well as electronic correspondence and calendar. Active Campus Portal
Beginning early September of 2009, internally we will provide a Web interface into Loyola's online information, systems and services in a personalized format for faculty, students, staff and alumni. Please contact the Office of Technology Support (OTS) at x5555 or at ots@loyola.edu to discuss your questions about training, collaborating and/or publishing in our robust, interactive, Portal environment. Active Directory
An integrated, distributed directory service requiring only a single password for user access to all applications for which he/she has authorization. Archiving
AutoArchive helps manage the space in your mailbox or on the e-mail server you are using by automatically moving items to an archive location. AutoArchive performs one or both of the following actions for items in a folder, depending on the conditions set. For additional information, use the Search feature in Outlook. Blackboard
Blackboard is Loyola’s course and organization online management system. All Loyola students, faculty, staff and administrators have Blackboard accounts. Blackboard allows you to access your courses, access organizations in which you are participating, as well as use many other features. Citrix
Citrix Delivery Center(also known as “Anywhere Apps”) provides application, desktop and server virtualization, giving IT organizations tremendous flexibility to move application and desktop resources to where they are most needed while maximizing the efficiency and utilization of existing servers, networks, PCs and storage infrastructure. Colleague
The databases that Loyola uses to conduct its business processes. It is divided into six main applications: Financial; Student; CORE; two for programmers and Advancement, which is being developed for implementation in January 2010 Communicator
Microsoft Communicator is an instant messaging client that allows Loyola employees to instantly send messages to other Loyola employees. It can also perform a number of other tasks, such as video chat and sending files between users. Your Communicator login is your standard Loyola AD username and password Communicator is available for both Windows and Mac. It should be installed on most Loyola computers. If it is not on your computer, please contact the Office of Technology Support and we will install it for you. Data Standards
A document that lists and illustrates the agreed upon data entry standards for Colleague. A copy is provided at the Colleague Orientation. For additional information, contact the ASD Helpline at ext 1399. Database
A systematically arranged collection of computer data, structured so that it can be automatically retrieved or manipulated e2campus
e2Campus enables your school to send important campus information to you via: Mobile Phone (via SMS); Web Page; RSS; Email; iGoogle. Element K
One of the most important resources at Loyola. Through Element K, you can access and take hundreds of online courses that cover the latest and greatest software applications. Most of the applications, which you use here at Loyola, have a corresponding set of courses. Element K accounts are available to all Loyola faculty, staff, and administrators. Employee Orientation
An introductory program covering topics that a new employee will need in order to effectively begin using the technology services at Loyola University. Evergreen Card
The Evergreen Card (One-Card System)
As a part of registration/orientation, each incoming student and employee is issued a picture ID card by Student Administrative Services (SAS). This card carries a magnetic encoded strip which carries identity information specific to the user. The card is used for security access to dorms and computer labs, functions as a debit card for the bearer and is honored at Loyola's cafeterias, concession outlets, bookstore, vending machines, and other areas where cash would otherwise be required. It also functions as a Library card at the Loyola/Notre Dame Library. Entourage/Outlook Express
Outlook Express is a basic Internet mail program that is part of Internet Explorer and Windows. It was developed as part of Internet Explorer with the home user in mind. Entourage is Microsoft’s Exchange-compatible email client for the Mac and is the Loyola-supported Mac email client. The dock icon for Entourage is a lower case purple e.
Entourage was also a home or small business user’s application. It offered all the features you would expect from a traditional email client, and as such, resembled Outlook Express for Mac. At the same time, it offered other features, such as a calendar, notes and tasks, thus giving the impression of a light-weight version of Outlook.
This concept of a light-weight version of Outlook is very helpful when it comes to understanding where Entourage generally fits in: it offers more features than Outlook Express, but generally fewer features than Outlook, all the while offering several unique features that make it a Mac-only product, such as the Project Center in Entourage 2004. G:\Drive
The G drive is a personal network storage drive. It allows you to save documents on a network drive that is only accessible to you. Loyola strongly encourages employees to save documents on the G drive, since it is backed up regularly and accessible from any on-campus computer via your AD login, so you don't have to worry about losing critical data in the event of a hard drive failure or accidental file deletion. G drive connect for Mac
The Loyola G Drive Connect for Mac is a small piece of software that can be used for accessing network drives on an Apple Mac computer running OSX 10.4 or newer. The icon looks like a scrabble tile with a G on it. Additional information and links to download the Loyola G Drive Connect client can be obtained from: http://www.loyola.edu/tsc/datamanagement/gdrivemac.pdf H:\ Drive
The H drive is a shared network drive. Many departments have one or more folders on the H drive that are accessible to multiple people in the department, or in some cases between people in multiple departments. H drive folders can be useful for sharing documents between users in a department. Like the G drive, H drives are backed up regularly, making them a safe place to store critical documents. HoundNet
HoundNet is the name of the new on-campus wireless connection offering access to the Loyola data network and Internet. (Note: On the Columbia and Timonium campuses, the wireless connection is named Loyola.net.) Integration
System integration is the bringing together of the component subsystems into one system and ensuring that the subsystems function together as a system. In information technology, systems integration is the process of linking together different computing systems and software applications physically or functionally. Live Meeting
Microsoft Office LiveMeeting 2007 is an online meeting space that allows for online meetings between multiple employees. It can be used for audio and video as well as a number of advanced features, including screen sharing and slide sharing. It is available only for Windows PCs. It should be installed on most Loyola computers. If it is not on your computer, please contact the Office of Technology Support and we will install it for you. Loyola2Go
Loyola2Go is a new mobile printing initiative. For secure release, when a document is printed, it will prompt the user for a password in order to release the document. Students will then have to type this password at the release station after swiping their card. Microsoft Office Suite
A collection of interrelated desktop applications that includes word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, presentation, etc. Loyola University Maryland has provided Office 2007 to all faculty, administrators and staff for use in managing day-to-day communication and collaboration projects. Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is the email and calendar program used by Loyola. It is part of the Office 2007 suite and can be accessed via the Outlook client that is installed on all Loyola-owned pc's, as well as over the web through Outlook Web Access. Mac users can access it via Microsoft Entourage. Non-Employee Colleague Accounts
Refer to the forms section of the human resources site for more information. A manager may download Non-Employee Request Form and follow the directions provided. Office of Technology Support (OTS)
The OTS is the gateway to all services and support provided by Loyola's Technology Services Group. It provides technical assistance to all members of the Loyola community. All problems related to technology, including requests for the repair of Loyola-owned hardware, software, telephones, network connectivity and cable TV must be reported to the OTS so that the problem can be tracked and a repair technician dispatched. The OTS also provides other services which are unrelated to technical problems such as taking reservations for audiovisual equipment, laptop computers and computer labs. When it relates to technology at Loyola, the OTS provides “one stop shopping!” Publicaster
Publicaster is a leading web-based email marketing solution from Blue Sky Factory, offering a full suite of tools to design, execute and track your email marketing communications. To get an account for the Publicaster system, you will need to call Amy Filardo of Web Communications/Public Relations at x5576 or afilardo@loyola.edu. You will need to explain what you are trying to send out and why. Once you are approved, an account will be created either by the Web Communications team or by Web Initiatives, and basic training will be provided. Recycling
Contact the recycling coalition at recycling@loyola.edu for information on Loyola’s recycling program Safe•Connect Policy Key
Is a thin light weight client that is installed on a machine that verifies the machine is meeting our compliancy requirement for connecting to the Loyola network. Screen Share
Microsoft Office LiveMeeting 2007 is an online meeting space that allows for online meetings between multiple employees. It can be used for audio and video as well as a number of advanced features, including screen sharing and slide sharing. It is available only for Windows PCs. It should be installed on most Loyola computers. If it is not on your computer, please contact the Office of Technology Support and we will install it for you. SharePoint
SharePoint is the collaborative environment available to the campus community. It allows Loyola organizations, committees, and teams to utilize the most current Web tools (blogs and wikis) coupled with the standard ones (discussion areas, shared documents, surveys, and more) in order to work together, communicate effectively, and share information. The neat thing is that one login provides you with access to all groups you are participating in.
Please contact the Office of Technology Support (OTS) at x5555 or at ots@loyola.edu to be forwarded to a SharePoint consultant to discuss your questions about training, collaborating and/or publishing in our robust, interactive, SharePoint environment. Sitecore
Sitecore is the new Content Management System that will host Loyola's Web sites. It is built on Microsoft .Net Technology. Sitecore will be up and running in September 2009. SiteExecutive
SiteExecutive is a Web content management package that empowers business users to create, review, publish and maintain Website content for one or all of your organization’s Web properties, including public Websites, Intranets, enterprise portals and e-commerce Websites. Loyola has been using the CMS since 2001. Smartphones
Smartphone is a term used for a mobile phone that offers advanced capabilities beyond a typical mobile phone, often with PC-like functionality for keeping schedule calendars and address book information handy. Here at Loyola University, we fully support Loyola owned smartphones and offer limited support an advice with personally purchased Smartphones to include: Blackberry; Treo; Apple IPhone Technology Finance Program
The program is limited to full-time faculty, staff, and administrators and is only for the purchase of qualified computer equipment purchases as described further below. This is a reimbursement program; the interest-free loans will only be made after the purchase has been made. Toner Cartridges – Recycle
Order toner cartridges thru the assigned person in your dept. Delivery person will collect the used cartridge with the next delivery. Mark the box “Recycle” USB drive
Portable storage devices that are typically removable and rewritable. These devices are much smaller than a floppy disk, hold much more data and operate more reliably due to their lack of moving parts. Web Advisor
WebAdvisor gives students, faculty and employees secure access to administratively maintain personal information.
You can log in using your username and password to gain access to your grades, stipends, position summary, enroll in benefits and much more. Wi-Fi
Short for Wireless Fidelity, Wi-Fi refers to wireless network components that are certified on one of the IEEE 802.11 standards. This standard was created so that manufacturers can make products that work with other manufacturers’ equipment. Therefore, if you have a certified “Wi-Fi” wireless network card, it should be recognized by any Wi-Fi certified access point and vice-versa. Wireless
In networking terminology, wireless is the term used to describe any computer network where there is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is connected by radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communications. Wireless networking utilizes specific equipment such as Network Cards and Access Points in place of wires for connectivity.
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