Check Cashing Service
The Bursar's Office provides a check cashing service for up to $50 for students, staff, and faculty. (Only one check per person, per day may be cashed.) A validated UTC ID, or a current fee paid receipt and a valid driver's license, must be presented along with checks.
Copy and Mail Services
IKON manages the Copying/Printing Services and Mail Services throughout the University. Mail and copy services are located in the Administrative Building, 400 Palmetto St., Room 208, with a satellite center located on the first floor of the Lupton Library. UTC Graphics Services and Mail Services are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satellite copiers are located throughout the University.
Mail services include faculty, staff, and student mail pickup and delivery Monday through Friday as well as pickup and delivery of print jobs. The following services are available: fax service, overnight mail service, copying, color copies, booklet making, copy paper delivery, and special projects. Assistance for services can be obtained by contacting:
Lupton Library Graphics Center (423) 425-1708
Lupton Library Graphics Center by fax (423) 425-2226
Graphic Services Help Desk (423) 425-4092
Graphic Services by fax (423) 425-5349
Mail Services (423) 427-4137
Computer Network and Acceptable Use Practices: Privileges and Responsibilities
Students are expected to read, understand, and follow UTC's "Acceptable Use Practices" policy. The following is not an all-inclusive list but rather a summary of common examples. The full description of Acceptable Use Practices for UTC is available online at: www.utc.edu/Administration/WalkerTeachingResourceCenter/AUP/
- Disrupting network access for others, whether deliberately or unintentionally. Examples: infected computers flooding the network with spam or viruses, P2P file-sharing applications that consume more than a fair share of network resources, improperly configured network devices.
- Using technology resources to violate any State or federal law including copyright and license agreements. Examples: illegally downloading, storing, and/or sharing copyrighted materials, viewing child pornography, theft of confidential information.
- Transmitting abusive, threatening, or harassing messages, chain letters, spam, or other communications prohibited by law or University policy.
- Unauthorized attempts to scan or gain access to systems, accounts, network traffic or information not intended for you.
Violations may result in termination of access, disciplinary review, expulsion, and possible legal action. If you receive notice of an AUP violation, follow the instructions in the notice or contact the Computer Help Desk at 425-4000 as soon as possible.
Safe Computing
Students are advised to keep computers safe from viruses and spyware by following these guidelines.
- Keep Windows updated by visiting windowsupdate.microsoft.com
- Have an up-to-date antivirus.
- Be careful where you click. Never open e-mail attachments you weren't expecting. Don't click on pop-up ads or install things you don't really need.
- Run spyware removers/blockers regularly.
- Avoid P2P file sharing. Almost all "free" music and file-sharing applications install spyware and viruses.
- Be careful who you let use your computer. Roommates, friends, and relatives may click or install things they should not.
- Don't share your usernames or passwords with anyone.
Students who believe their computer is infected may call the Help Desk at 425-4000 for assistance. If necessary, students may opt to make an appointment to bring PCs to the Help Desk in the UC Computer Lab where staff members will guide users through the reformat or disinfection process. Students should plan to be present with the computer and be an active participant in the process, which typically takes around two hours.
Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education and Public Service provides high quality, lifelong learning opportunities to individuals seeking personal growth or professional development programs, workshops, certificates, and/or college degrees to students who are located off-campus. Detailed information on Continuing Education and its programs is available online at www.utc.edu/ContinuingEducation.
Off-campus and Distance Learning Credit Courses
To meet the needs of individuals who wish to complete degree programs at off-campus locations, balanced schedules of credit offerings are presented at numerous locations including Cleveland, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Instruction includes both on-site and distance learning via real-time, two-way interactive telecourses, and online delivery via the Internet. Persons interested in receiving off-campus instruction should contact the Division of Continuing Education for further information at (423) 425-4344.
Professional Development
To meet the needs of individuals and groups seeking professional development learning experiences, the division offers a variety of professional development programs in both public and customized formats. The professional development programs carry Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and the Division maintains individual transcripts and issues certificates.
