The Office of Instructional Technology & Student Support shall be dedicated solely for the purpose of supporting and improving student life and learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The office was formed in 1997, when the Louisiana State Legislature in Baton Rouge, Louisiana knew students needed to be better prepared for the workforce and professional growth in aspects to technology. They realized that technology is an ever-changing industry and a plan of action needed to be in place to maintain these technologies. A plan was adopted by universities within the Louisiana system that is currently known as Student Technology Fees. The purpose of these fees “shall be dedicated to the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and efficient use of state-of-the-art technology solely for the purpose of support and improving student life and learning, and to better prepare its students for the workplaces of the twenty-first century” (Jindal, 1999).

The Office of Instructional Technology & Student Support provides the student environment with technology for the Natchitoches main campus and three distance campuses: Shreveport, Leesville and Cenla.

The Office of Instructional Technology & Student Support provides students with the following services:

  • 42 Student Technology computer labs in addition to 26 student computer labs purchased by departments
  • 58 research workstations across 3 NSU Campus libraries including 18 workstations for library instruction
  • Student checkout (laptops, projectors)
  • Resource Center (binding, faxing, laminating)
  • Assisted students with web design
  • Assisted students with software in lab environment for related coursework
  • Assisted departments with related technology purchasing
  • Provide technology training to students

Computer Labs

Student Technology labs follow the NSU academic calendar. The labs do not open on any weekend that precedes or follows a scheduled student break and do not reopen until the official date and time that classes resume.

1000 pages are given at the beginning of each Fall/Spring semester. Please look for the PaperCut Allotment listed under the Lab Restrictions section to find out which labs deduct from your semester printing allotment.

Pages from print allotment must be sent as print jobs. No blank paper will be directly given out.

The following labs were funded through Student Technology Fees. “Open labs are opened to currently enrolled NSU/BPCC@NSU students.” These labs are not available for class instruction. All students must create a myNSU account online in order to gain access to the labs.

Kyser, Room 243A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, Closed Friday – Sunday
Contact: Chris Brumley, 357-6697
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Student Union, Room 235
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, Closed Friday – Sunday
Contact: Chris Brumley, 357-6697
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Watson Library, Room 113
Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday, Closed Saturdays
Contact: Chris Brumley, 357-6697
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Color Laser Printing, Internet, Scanner, Lamination, Binding, Faxing
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

These hours are for the Fall and Spring Semesters.

The labs do not open on any weekend that precedes or follows a scheduled student break.
** Cleanup and maintenance are performed for half an hour after the posted closing time. **

The following labs are departmentalized and may have certain use restrictions. Hours of service and software applications available in these labs are subject to change. Please consult the contact person or call the corresponding department for up-to-date information and lab hours of operation. Not all departmentalized labs were purchased with Student Technology Fees. Those labs purchased with Student Technology Fees may be used for class instruction if prior approval is obtained from the corresponding department, but no students may be turned away during the scheduled class if workstations are available.

Academic Success Center, Watson Library, Room 108H
Hours: by appointment
Contact: Bob Jordan, 357-6616
Software / Information: Internet
Lab Restrictions: Library Instruction

Art and Photography, New Fine Arts, Room 207 and 207A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Leslie Gruesbeck, 357-6560
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Graphic design applications, Color Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Creative and Performing Arts  students have priority

Athletics, Fieldhouse, Room 301
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday
Contact: Bryn Edmonston, 357-4511
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: Restricted to Athletes, PaperCut Allotment

Business, Russell Hall, Rooms 101A, 101D, 104, 105 & 113
Hours: Lab hours vary. Contact department for details.
Contact: Eddie Horton, 357-5057
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, various business-related applications, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Business students have priority

Chemistry and Physics, Fournet Hall, Rooms 124 & 219
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Christopher Lyles, 357-5323
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Specialized Chemistry Software and Equipment, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Chemistry and Physics students have priority

Career Center, Student Union, Room 155
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Rachel Cunningham, 357-4050
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required

Counseling Services, Student Union, Room 305
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Rebecca Boone, 357-5621
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required

Creative and Performing Arts, Old Fine Arts, Room 128
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Brett Garfinkel, 357-5793
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, CAD Software, Internet, Color Printing, Scanner
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Creative and Performing Arts students have priority

Education, Teacher Education Center, Rooms C113 , C114 & D103B
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Linda Durr, 357-6288
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Education students have priority, PaperCut Allotment

Family and Consumer Sciences, FACS Building, Room 119
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Ann Spillman, 357-5587
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, FACS students have priority

Health & Human Performance, HHP, Room 139
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Tammy Dobson, 357-5126
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Industrial Engineering Technology, Williamson Hall, Rooms 105, 123 and 225
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Kenyetta Jackson, 357-6751
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Autocad, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Industrial Engineering Technology  students have priority, PaperCut Allotment

Languages, Kyser Hall, Room 335
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Thomas Reynolds, 357-5206
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required

Life Science, Bienvenu Hall, Rooms 213 & 341
Hours: Open when lab workers are available
Contact: Christopher Lyles, 357-5323
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Biology/Life Science Software, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Biology students have priority, must provide own paper

Mathematics, Kyser Hall, Rooms 401T, 450 & 450B
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Frank Serio, 357-4308
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, various math-related applications, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required

Military Science / ROTC, Noe Hall, Room 219
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Sid Hall, 357-5157
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, ROTC students have priority, must provide own paper

Multimedia, Old Fine Arts, Room 319
Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
Contact: J. Mark Thompson, 357-5791
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Music theory and composition software, CD-ROM’s for music study, Multimedia presentation software, audio/video editing, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Creative and Performing Arts students have priority, PaperCut Allotment

New Media, Kyser Hall, Rooms 106 & 225A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Tiffany Burrell, 357-5368
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Graphic design applications, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: NSU account required, New Media students have priority

Nursing, Fournet Hall, Rooms 111 and 111B
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Stephanie Johnson, 357-6877
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Nursing students have priority, PaperCut Allotment

Psychology, Bienvenu Hall, Rooms 305 & 315
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Helen Tousek, 357-6594
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Psychology students have priority

Scholars’ College, Morrison Hall, Room 232 , Kyser Hall, Rooms 132 & 139
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Gabby Trindle, 357-4577
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, Scholars’ College students have priority, PaperCut Allotment

Social Sciences, Kyser Hall, Room 206
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Meredith Machen, 357-6967
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required

Student Support Services, Kyser Hall, Room 243
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Frances Welch, 357-5901
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Testing & Proctoring, Watson Library, Room 115
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Star Hamous, 357-6939
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required

The following off-campus “satellite” sites were also funded through Student Technology Fees. “These open labs are opened to currently enrolled NSU/BPCC@NSU students.” These labs are not available for class instruction. As above, a valid myNSU account is required to gain access.

Nursing, Shreveport, LA
Location: Nursing Education Center, Rooms 105 and 112
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Antoinette Carter, 318-677-3018
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Nursing Software, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Fort Johnson, Leesville, LA
Location: Bldg. 550, Room 119
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Catherine Merchant, 337-392-3102
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Cenla Campus, Alexandria, LA
Location:  England Airpark, Room 154
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Chris Eding, (318) 484-2184
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

The following off-campus “satellite” sites are also open to all NSU/BPCC@NSU Students when they are not being used for class instruction. Not all labs were purchased with Student Technology Fees. As above, a valid myNSU account is required to gain access.

Nursing, Shreveport, LA
Location: Warrington Hall, Rooms 227, 256 & 258, Shreveport Library, 101 & 101J
Hours: Lab admittance with permission after class time
Contact: Antoinette Carter, 318-677-3018
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Nursing Software, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required

Fort Johnson, Leesville, LA
Location: Bldg. 550, Rooms 124 , 125 & Testing
Hours: Lab admittance with permission after class time
Contact: Catherine Merchant, 337-392-3102
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Rapides Medical, Alexandria, LA
Location: Medical Arts Building, Room 204
Hours: Lab admittance with permission after class time
Contact: Gwen Cope, 318-769-7991
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Nursing Software, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

Cenla Campus, Alexandria, LA
Location:  England Airpark, Rooms 260 & 261
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Friday
Contact: Chris Eding, (318) 484-2184
Software / Information: Microsoft Office, Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: myNSU account required, PaperCut Allotment

The following Library areas were also funded through Student Technology Fees. These Library workstations are also open to all Northwestern State University Students.

Watson Library, Natchitoches, LA
Location: Watson Library, Rooms 201, 215, 301 and 311
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Closed Saturdays, Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Contact: Megan Lowe, 357-4403
Software / Information: Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: Internet research only

Shreveport Library, Shreveport, LA
Location: Shreveport Library, Room 101
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Closed Weekends
Contact: Sherrie Voebel, 318-667-3013
Software / Information: Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: Internet research or myNSU account required

Fort Johnson Library, Leesville, LA
Location: Bldg. 552, Room 22
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Heather Ritter, 337-392-3126
Software / Information: Laser Printing, Internet
Lab Restrictions: Internet research only

Northwestern has many computer labs that are designed for students and students are free to use these labs during their operational hours as long as they adhere to the current Lab Usage Policy.

Lab Usage Policy: The use of University computer equipment or network access for any reason other than approved University activities is strictly forbidden. Violations will result in loss of user access to the University network and to all University computer facilities.

The use of University computer equipment or network access for any reason other than approved University activities is strictly forbidden. Violations will result in loss of user access to the University network and to all University computer facilities.

Chris Brumley
M.Ed., Educational Technology
Director, Academic Technology Services
Office: 113D Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library
Office Telephone: (318) 357-6697
Email: brumleyc@nsula.edu

Alfred Ehlers
B.S., Business Administration
Technical Support Specialist, Instructional Technology & Student Support
Office: 113C Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library
Office Telephone: (318) 357-6482
Email: ehlersa@nsula.edu

Employment At Student Technology Fee Labs

The Office of Instructional Technology & Student Support offers many student jobs. Students may submit an application with the electronic form below. No form will be processed without all information filled out completely.

Students who apply for a position with Instructional Technology & Student Support must comply with the guidelines for student employment set by the university.

Student Technology Lab Assistant Application

    Name

    Date

    Student ID Number (8 or 9-digits with no dashes)

    Date of Birth

    Local Address

    Local or Cell Phone Number (10-digits only)

    Permanent Address

    School Email Address (username@nsula.edu)

    Classification

    Major

    Overall GPA

    Number of Academic Hours this Semester

    Graduation Date

    Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
    NoYes

    If yes, please provide details.

    Are you presently a federal or state student worker?
    NoYes

    Have you ever worked on NSU's campus?
    NoYes

    If yes, when and where?

    Please check all with which you are familiar:
    Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft WordWindows 10/11Macintosh HardwareMacintosh SoftwareMoodleScannersPrintersmyNSUWi-Fi

    References (At least one from NSU Faculty/Staff)

    Student Technology Fee Expenditure Guidelines for Northwestern State University

    STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

    The Student Technology Fee at Northwestern State University shall be dedicated to the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and efficient use of state-of-the-art technology solely for the purpose of supporting and improving student life and learning, and to better prepare students for the workplace.

    DEFINITION

    The term “technology” or “technologies” means computer hardware and software (and the networking and supporting computer and telecommunications infrastructure, including the costs of renovation, upgrading, or preparation of existing facilities), laboratory instruments, and discipline-specific equipment, including but not limited to such items as scales, microscopes, and musical instruments.

    STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDENT TECHNOLOGY FEE PROGRAM**

    To provide students with access to, and training in, information technology and discipline-specific equipment that represents the current state of the art. These objectives are taken from Northwestern State Technology Enrichment Plan, 2008-2013 Revision, which is overseen by ITAC.

    Objective 1
    To improve access to technology by students, faculty, and staff at Northwestern State University.

    Objective 2
    To provide classrooms with updated technology and multimedia.

    Objective 3
    To upgrade laboratories with modern technology.

    Objective 4
    To improve and proliferate the use of distance education within all colleges at NSU.

    Objective 5
    To upgrade and maintain the campus communication network and infrastructure.

    Objective 6
    To provide a system for maintenance, upgrade, user training and support of technology that will extend into the future.

    Objective 7
    To encourage technology initiatives by faculty, staff, and students.

    Objective 8
    To encourage innovation and research.

    Objective 9
    To maintain support of hardware and software upgrades, new hardware and software for specialized functions, training technical support personnel.

    Objective 10
    To maintain a technology budget for the university, its colleges, and its directorates.

    PROCEDURES AND POLICIES:

    Authorization
    The Student Technology Fee funds shall supplement and not replace funds allocated funds for technology, in accordance with provisions of Act 1450. Collection of a Student Technology was approved by the charted SGA’s at Northwestern State University in the summer 1997.

    Fee Assessment
    The Student Technology Fee shall not exceed five dollars ($5.00) per credit hour per semester, and shall not exceed $100 per semester. The fee shall be assessed in all regular and interim courses. In accordance with L.R.S. 17:3351.1, assessment of the fee may be terminated by a two-thirds vote of the members of the governing board of each institution’s Student Government, and a majority of the UL Board of Supervisors.

    Administration
    The Student Technology Advisory Team (S.T.A.T) serves as a mechanism at Northwestern State University to allow proper student involvement in the expenditure of technology fees. To ensure that S.T.A.T. maintains a cooperative relationship with ITAC, selected members serving on S.T.A.T. will concurrently serve as members of ITAC. The Student Technology Fee budget unit head administers the technology fee budget. Business may not be considered at any Student Technology Fee Committee meeting without a quorum comprising at least one-half of the full Committee membership. A quorum must include at least one-half of the total student membership on the Committee. S.T.A.T. will have authority over expenditures of the Student Technology Fee within the guidelines set up by the State and University. The budget unit head and/or the approving agent cannot override the decisions of this team unless the decision of S.T.A.T. conflicts with the current legislation governing the technology fee, Board guidelines, or with the university policies governing technology fee expenditures.

    Expenditures
    All expenditures made from the student technology fee fund must be authorized in the annual Student Technology Fee Program budget recommended by a majority of the members of S.T.A.T. and approved by the university president. With a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of S.T.A.T., followed by approval of the campus President and the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors, up to 40% of the annual Student Technology Fee revenues may be used to secure debt. All funded projects must specify the primary and secondary beneficiaries among the student population. An annual student tech fee budget is submitted to S.T.A.T for approval by the budget unit head, upon approval the budget is forward to the University President and then to the Board of Supervisors. Needs of specific units or campus groups are funded through the student technology fee grants program. All other expenditures should reflect university level infinitives affecting the widest possible student audience.

    Budget Categories
    The student technology fees are budgeted within the following categories: Lab Development, Special Initiatives, Operating Costs, Maintenance, Infrastructure, Other Projects and Personnel.

    Technology Fee Grant Proposals
    Each year money from the Student Technology Fees is allocated to fund selected grants submitted by members of the University community. Each proposal for use of the student technology fee must specify which of the goals and objectives of the Student Technology Fee Guidelines would be advanced were the proposal to be implemented. ITAC shall appoint a Technical Review Committee as necessary to assist in the evaluation of grant proposals.

    Auditing and Evaluation
    The University shall place all funds in a restricted account and limit expenditure to those in full compliance with the Student Technology Fee Guidelines. The University will provide annual fiscal and compliance audits of the Student Technology Fee Program, as well as a regular evaluation of the program’s effectiveness. The results of these evaluations shall be reported to the appropriate student governing board of the university and to the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors. Any non-compliance finding will be reported to the System President immediately.

    Amendment of the Student Technology Fee Guidelines
    The Student Technology Fee Guidelines may be amended only upon a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of S.T.A.T. and of a majority of the members of the Student Government Association except where the guidelines are determined by the Louisiana Board of Regents/Supervisors policy.

    Surplus
    All properties purchased under Student Technology Fee will follow the guidelines set forth by the state. Any property that meets the IT department requirements may be requested by filling out a Student Technology Fee Surplus Property Request form available on the Student Technology website.

    Instructional Technology & Student Support

    113 Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library
    Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA 71497

    Telephone: 318-357-6697

    Hours
    8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Thursday
    8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Friday

    Send comments or questions to: Instructional Technology & Student Support

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