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Information for McPherson College Students

McPherson College is committed to providing students access to resources and support throughout their career as McPherson College Students.

Dorm Computer Labs

McPherson College provides dorm lab access to all on-campus students.  All computers in the dorm labs have the same basic software package installed.  This software package includes:  Office 2003 Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and FrontPage), specific software is installed in the labs at the request of faculty members, based on the location of students in a specific class. 

• The dorm lab in Metzler is located in the lounge on each floor.  First floor has 5 computers, second floor has 4 computers, and third floor has 4 computers. Metzler has one printer, which is located on the 2nd floor.  The first floor lab is open to all students during normal visitation hours. Labs on second and third floor are open to all students during normal visitation hours and male students after normal visitation hours.  Access to the building follows visitation regulations.  Paper for the printer is not provided because this is not a teaching lab.
• The dorm lab in Dotzour is located in the lounge at the center of the building, on each floor. First floor has 5 computers, second floor has 4 computers, and third floor has 5 computers. The printer is located on the second floor. All computers print to the second floor printer.  This lab is open to all students during normal visitation hours.  Access to the building follows visitation regulations.   Paper for the printer is not provided because this is not a teaching lab.
• The dorm lab in Morrison is located directly behind the main lobby.  This lab has 4 computers and printer.  This lab is located in the main lobby space, which is open to both men and women 24/7.  Paper for the printer is not provided because this is not a teaching lab.
• The dorm lab in Bittinger is located directly behind the main lobby.  This lab has 4 computers and printer.  This lab is located in the main lobby space, which is open to both men and women 24/7.  Paper for the printer is not provided because this is not a teaching lab.

Computer Labs

McPherson College also provides other lab spaces, some of which are scheduled for classes.  These labs include multiple computers and a printer supplied with paper.  Each lab has the same basic software package install.  This software package includes:  Office 2003 Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and FrontPage), specific software is installed in the labs at the request of faculty members, based on the location of students in a specific class. 

• Melhorn Science Hall has one computer lab, located in room #141
• This lab has 27 computers, including a head computer with access to overhead LCD projection.  The head computer can be controlled via remote mouse and keyboard.  We also have an Elmo, scanner, and VCR permanently installed.  As this is a teaching lab, many classes are scheduled in this room.  
• Mohler Hall has one computer lab with six computers and a printer that is supplied with paper.   This lab is located on the second floor of Mohler Hall, room #229.
• Miller Library has one computer lab with 7 computers and a printer that is supplied with paper.  Currently, this lab is located on the main floor of the library, directly behind the main stairwell.  This lab is open during the library's normal hours.
• The Hoffman Student Union has one computer lab with 4 computers and a printer that is supplied with paper.   The lab is located in the basement of the Student Union, across from the Bookstore.  The lab is open during normal building hours.
• Hess Fine Arts Center has two computer labs, both located in the basement of the building. 
• The Graphics Design Lab, is located in room #51. This lab is a restricted access lab.  Only student currently taking classes or with special permission from the Fine Arts Faculty have access to this lab.  The lab has 25, G5 iMacs, along with a color and black and white laser printer.
• The Piano Lab, is located in room #49.   This lab is a restricted access lab.  Only student currently taking classes or with special permission from the Music Department have access to this lab.  The lab has 6 PowerMac G4’s along with 6 electric pianos.

Dorm Room Internet Service

There are two Ethernet ports in each residence hall room on campus. The connection to the campus network from the residence halls is available to all residence hall residents at no charge. The service includes direct access to your e-mail account via the campus Ethernet network and wireless network, without any of the hassles associated with dial-up accounts. This means that you can access your e-mail without involving off-campus ISPs or systems, providing faster more secure e-mail. The service also includes the ability to share files and applications between students, faculty and staff, and full internet access, at faster than modem speeds.

Wireless Internet Access

McPherson College provides wireless (802.11G/B) access in each residence hall.  Other locations on campus with wireless access include:  Miller Library (main floor only),  Hoffman Student Union, Mingenback, Brown, Friendship Hall, Sports Center - Large Gym, and Stadium Boxes.   This access is free to students, faculty, and staff.    Students who bring their own wireless Access Point should contact Computer Services for help in setting up your Wireless Access Point to work with our network.

Student Computer Service and Support

McPherson College Computer Services supports all student computers. Computer Services will work with you to solve any problems on your computer. We can also advise you on beneficial upgrades and provide information on where such upgrade hardware or software is available. If you experience problems, please contact Computer Services immediately.

We can be reached on campus at Ext 2455, 620-242-0455 or you can email us at helpdesk@mcpherson.edu

Network Connection

Computer Services has created Acceptable Usage Policies for Network Connection.  Use of the network connection by the student constitutes acceptance of the Acceptable Usage Policy for Network Connection.  A copy of the agreement can be found here.

Computer Services has an established firewall between the students and the internet. This firewall blocks all illegal file sharing programs.

If you are experiencing problems with your internet connection, please contact Computer Services.

Email Account

Upon enrollment to McPherson College, each student is given an email account with the school.  The Acceptable Use Policy for email accounts is included in the Student Handbook, or you can click here.

Students can access their email by going to http://bulldog.mcpherson.edu

Your username will be the first four characters of your last name and the first three characters of your first name, as you name is listed on your student account. For example, Plain Jane would be “janepla@bulldog.mcpherson.edu” and your password is the last six characters of your student ID number. If your student ID number is only 5 characters in length, please add a “0” (zero) to the beginning of your ID when entering your password.

Computer Services recommends that students change their password the first time they login.  To change your password, please login and click on the "Password" icon located at the top of the screen.

If you forget your password, Computer Services can reset it for you. Please give us a call at 620-242-0455.

Each student has up to 150MB of email storage assigned to them. "Up to" 150MB actually is "less than 100MB". The way that it works is there is a "hard limit" at 150MB and a "soft limit" at 100MB. If you exceed the 100MB "soft limit", you have 7 days to get back below the 100MB limit before you can no longer store anything in the email storage. If you hit the 150MB "hard limit", you immediately lose the ability to store anything further in your email storage space. So...., the difference between the "soft limit" and the "hard limit" is 50MB and 7 days "grace". You can exceed the 100MB for up to 7 days so long as you stay below 150MB.

Network Storage Account

Each student has up to 200MB of network storage assigned to them. "Up to" 200MB actually is "less than 150MB". The way that it works is there is a "hard limit" at 200MB and a "soft limit" at 150MB. If you exceed the 150MB "soft limit", you have 7 days to get back below the 150MB limit before you can no longer store anything in the network storage. If you hit the 200MB "hard limit", you immediately lose the ability to store anything further in your network storage space. So...., the difference between the "soft limit" and the "hard limit" is 50MB and 7 days "grace". You can exceed the 150MB for up to 7 days so long as you stay below 200MB.  

You have to remove files to get you back below 150MB to stop the "grace period" timer, and to permit saving files to the network storage.

To access your network storage account from other computers, either campus or off-campus, follow the instructions below:

• Login to http://bulldog.mcpherson.edu
• Click on the "File Manager" icon
• Click on the Login button
• Your files will be located in the My Documents folder.

Access from computers on campus is also available by following the instructions below:

• Right-click on the “My Computer” icon and select “Map network drive”.
• In the pop-up box, type “\\bulldog\<username>” in the “Folder:” box, and then click on the link “Connect using a different user name”
• In the “User name:” box, enter “AUTH\<username> and your student email password in the “Password” box.
• Click “Ok”
• Make sure there is NOT a check mark in the “Reconnect at logon” box, and then click “Ok”
• The network drive would then be mapped to the computer you are working at.
• To disconnect, please reboot the computer.
• Or, you may also open the “My Computer” icon, right-click on the icon for the mapped drive (usually at the bottom of the display) and select “Disconnect” from the popup menu.