Information Services, in partnership with Human Resources, provides a range of technical training opportunities for Wellesley College Faculty, Staff and Students. Although some training options are provided for specific audiences, unless otherwise specified, training options are available for the entire Wellesley Community.
Student Only Options | Online Training | Off-campus Classes | On-Campus Classes | Conferences | Other Training/Requests
Student Only Options
While many students find quick answers from the community through the Computing Questions conference in FirstClass, Information Services hires and trains a variety of students to provide student computing help at various locations:
Online Training
Element K
Element K is a web-based training resource providing self-paced and instructor-led courses on most popular software programs, as well as manuals ("online technical resources"). A license is available for all Wellesley faculty, staff and students. Click for more information about Element K and to register for an Element K account.
Off-Campus Classes
CompuWorks
Wellesley College faculty, staff and students receive discount pricing through the Boston Consortium at Massachusetts CompuWorks training centers. CompuWorks has training centers in Boston and Wakefield.
Note: Do not use the links from the CompuWorks web site to register for classes. You will not receive the discounted rates.
To register for a course: Email Steve Hazard (shazard@compuworks.com) with the name, date and location of the course you would like to register for. Steve will require a procard or other credit card number to register you for the course.
Course Schedules and Directions:
Training Center Locations
New Horizons
Wellesley College faculty, staff and students receive discount pricing through The Boston Consortium at Massachusetts New Horizons training centers. New Horizons has training centers in Boston, Waltham and Westborough.
NEW! (May 2008): Earn college credit at Baker University for your New Horizons computer courses (more).
Note: Do not use the links from the New Horizons web site to register for classes. You will not receive the discounted rates.
To register for a course: Email Dan Johnson" (DJohnson@nhboston.com) with the name, date and location of the course you would like to register for. Dan will require a procard or other credit card number to register you for the course.
Course Schedules and Directions:
Boston: Class Schedule | Directions
Westborough: Class Schedule | Directions
Waltham: Class Schedule | Mentored Learning Schedule | Directions
On-Campus Classes
The following classes will be taught by CompuWorks in the Clapp Library PC Classroom. Classes are open to faculty and staff.
Please note: there is no fee to attend, but if you are unable to attend the session and do not cancel within 24 hours, your department will be charged a session fee.
Summer Classes
If you're interested in class over the summer, email vbrandst@wellesley.edu and indicate the topic and dates you're interested in; if there's sufficient interest, we'll schedule a class. Also, please note that you can print the manuals used in training sessions by visiting the ElementK website and accessing the "online technical resources" (manual) for a particular topic. More info on ElementK.
Conferences
Wellesley College is a Northeast Computing Program (NERCOMP) member. NERCOMP offers a schedule of special interest group meetings (SIGs) with a wide range of topics and an annual conference. Upcoming events registration and directions can be found on the NERCOMP web site.
Wellesley College is an EDUCAUSE member. EDUCAUSE offers publications, programming and an annual conference. Upcoming events information can be found on the EDUCAUSE web site.
Other Training/Requests
Knapp Media & Technology Center
Whether you are planning a digital video project, or need to use a scanner for a class project or poster session, the Knapp Media & Technology Center staff are pleased to offer support for projects, classes and organizations. Among the many types of projects completed each year, members of the Wellesley community use the Knapp Center to create web pages, edit video footage and build full length DVDs, scan and edit photographs, and print large format posters. You can also get general help using the computers and other equipment in the lab. Drop by Knapp or see the Knapp Media & Technology Center web site for more information.
Faculty and Staff New User Orientations
Learn Wellesley-specific tips and tricks! Hiring managers often schedule a session to coincide with a new hire's first day.
Please note: These sessions are only useful when the new hire has a computer assigned and has signed paperwork in Human Resources,
which triggers the creation of their Wellesley computer accounts.
To schedule (at least 24 hours in advance, please), call the HelpDesk at x3333.
Academic Classes and Students
To request a special training session for your class or student group, email Rebecca Darling or speak with a Knapp staff member.
Still Need Help?
Call the Help Desk! Faculty and Staff: x3333, Students: x7777.
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