Information of Interest to Faculty

This page is a set of links to resources both within LSAIT and elsewhere on campus.  

Site-licensed software

LSAIT licenses nearly 250 software titles for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers.

Support Options

Call the LSAIT Help Desk at (93)6-3279 option 1 for help with computers owned by the College of LSA. This link provides details of the support provided. Use option 2 for help with using software applications. Option 2 is available only to College of LSA faculty and staff; it is a commercial service paid for by LSAIT.

Support Hours

In general, the LSAIT help desk conforms to the University's normal operating hours. LSAIT services are generally unavailable on three weekends a year for scheduled maintenance. Details of normal operating hours and planned exceptions are provided in the article at this link.

Research Systems Group

Support for Linux and cluster computing.

Computer Upgrades for Instruction Faculty (CUIF)

Administered by LSAIT, funds are disbursed to departments. Includes specially-negotiated pricing on recommended systems.

Faculty grants for innovations on teaching with technology

Awarded by LSA's Instructional Technology Committee.

Instructional Support Services

Classrooms database, equipment loans, media support, and more.

Faculty Exploratory

A program and facility for faculty use of IT to enhance teaching, research, and publishing. Offers workshops and drop-in consulting. In the Hatcher Library.

Information and Technology Services (ITS) main page

For help with using the services provided by the University of Michigan's central IT organization.


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