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Burke Library - 3rd Floor
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859-4181
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ITS, Burke Library - 3rd Floor
315-859-4181
315-859-4185 (fax)
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Sa-Su 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Guide to Information Technology at Hamilton

Social Experience

The social and extracurricular activities on a campus play an important part in making a more complete educational experience, and technology can play an important role in creating and managing these social communities. Therefore, it is important to understand and appreciate the tools that facilitate electronic communities on campus, allowing for greater communication, interaction, and integration within the broad campus milieu.  


What percentage of students on this campus have full-time use of personal computers?

Over 97% of our students have their own computer connected to the campus network.


Are there publicly accessible computers available for students to use?

College computers are accessible to students in maintained by Information Technology Services and academic departments. Close faculty/student interaction is a hallmark of an education at Hamilton, and one of the ways that this work is facilitated is by the use of technological tools.


What percentage of students use e-mail and other software applications on a regular basis?

All students use e-mail on a regular basis, either from their own machine or through computers accessible to students in around campus. In addition, the My Hamilton portal allows students to customize their information needs.


Does the campus allow personal Web pages?

Yes, students are provided with space on the campus web server, as well as network storage space that can be used to transfer or back up files.


Is contact information for students, faculty, and staff readily accessible electronically?

Yes, the campus website contains for students and all college employees. The directories contain office locations, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers.


Is there a campus code of behavior for use of computing and information resources?

Yes, members of the Hamilton community are expected to follow the guidelines. These guidelines are reviewed annually by the Committee on Information Technology.


What social activities and services are available over the Web?

Information about is accessible through our website and through our campus.


Are there Websites for student organizations and clubs, and are these linked to the campus home page?

Yes, all have a website. Many use this as a way to keep their members informed of activities.