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 | Deskside Coaching | 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:
Clapp Reference Desk Technical Support
General help with papers and presentations using Microsoft Office and other basic software help is available most afternoons during the fall and spring semesters at the Clapp Library Reference Desk.
Computing First Aid
Computing First Aid is available during the fall and spring semesters at the Clapp Library First floor Lounge and the Science Center MiniFocus most Sunday-Thursday evenings. The students staffing CFA are primarily trained to troubleshoot connection problems and other issues students may have with their own personal computers. Please see the Computing First Aid web site for details.
Deskside Coaching - Faculty and Staff Only
The Deskside Coaching program provides faculty and staff with individualized training on the following topics:
- Exploring the library's research resources
- Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint
- FirstClass mail and conferencing
- Web Browsers
- Finding what you need on the World Wide Web
- Navigating the Macintosh and Windows environments
- Backing up and managing files
- Updating virus-protection software
- Element K
Each Deskside Coaching session is up to one hour long and is taught in your own office by IS staff. To schedule, call the HelpDesk at x3333.
Please note: All Deskside Coaching sessions must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Online Training
Element K
Element K is a web-based training resource providing self-paced and instructor-led courses on most popular software programs. 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.
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, with a 12 person maximum. Please note there is sometimes a variation in class times to accommodate other sessions. Classes that meet over 2 days are registered as a single unit. For classes that do not have descriptions, please refer to the CompuWorks web site.
Register
Introduction to Access, Tues., May 20 & May 27, 9am-12pm (two day class)
Introduction to Excel, Tues., May 20 & May 27, 1-4pm (two day class)
Introduction to Dreamweaver, Thurs. May 22 & May 29, 1-4pm (two day class), Description
Intermediate InDesign, Wed., June 4, 9am-12pm (one day class)
The following classes are filled.
Introduction to Photoshop, Wed., June 4, 1-4pm (one day class)
Introduction to InDesign, Thurs., May 22 & May 29, 9am-12pm (two day class), Description
Intermediate Dreamweaver, Wed., May 14, 9am-12pm (one day class)
Introduction to Photoshop, Wed., May 14, 1-4pm (one day class)
Introduction to FileMaker Pro, Mon., May 5, 9am-4pm (hour for lunch, full day class), Description
Introduction to Dreamweaver, Wed., Apr. 23 & May 7, 9am-12pm (two day class), Description
Introduction to InDesign, Wed., Apr. 23 & May 7, 1-4pm (two day class), Description
Introduction to Illustrator, Wed., Mar. 26, 9am-4pm (hour for lunch, full day class)
Introduction to PowerPoint: Wed., Mar. 5, 1:30-4:30pm
Introduction to Excel, taught by CompuWorks - open to faculty and staff, 15 person maximum, Clapp Library PC Classroom
- Wednesday, March 5, 9:30AM - 12:30PM - Filled
Introduction to InDesign, taught by CompuWorks - open to faculty and staff, 15 person maximum, Clapp Library PC Classroom
Description of Parts 1 & 2, InDesign
- Part 1: Thursday, February 28, 9AM - 12PM - Filled & Waitlisted
- Part 2: Thursday, March 13, 9AM - 12PM - Filled & Waitlisted
Introduction to Dreamweaver, taught by CompuWorks - open to faculty and staff, 15 person maximum, Clapp Library PC Classroom
Description of Parts 1 & 2, Dreamweaver
- Part 1: Thursday, February 28, 1 - 4PM - Filled & Waitlisted
- Part 2: Thursday, March 13, 1 - 4PM - Filled & Waitlisted
Introduction to FileMaker Pro, taught by CompuWorks - open to faculty and staff, 15 person maximum
Description of Parts 1 & 2, FileMaker Pro
- Part 1: Friday, January 25, 1 - 4PM - Filled & Waitlisted, PNE 130
- Part 2: Friday, February 1, 1 - 4PM - Filled & Waitlisted, Clapp Library PC Classroo
Access 2003, Level 2, taught by CompuWorks - open to faculty and staff, 15 person maximum
Description of Parts 1 & 2, Access
Please note: This is an intermediate level class. Level 1 training is available through ElementK.
- Part 1: Friday, January 25, 9AM - 12PM - Filled & Waitlisted, PNE 130
- Part 2: Friday, February 1, 9AM - 12PM - Filled & Waitlisted, Clapp Library PC Classroom
Introduction to InDesign, taught by CompuWorks - open to faculty and staff, 15 person maximum
Description of Parts 1 & 2, InDesign
- Part 1: Wednesday, January 9, 1 - 4PM - Filled & Waitlisted, PNE 130
- Part 2: Wednesday, January 30, 1 - 4PM - Filled & Waitlisted, Clapp Library PC Classroom
Introduction to Dreamweaver, taught by CompuWorks - open to faculty and staff, 15 person maximum
Description of Parts 1 & 2, Dreamweaver
- Part 1: Wednesday, January 9, 9AM - 12PM - Filled, PNE 130
- Part 2: Wednesday, January 30, 9AM - 12PM - Filled, Clapp Library PC Classroom
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
To request a special training session for your academic or administrative department, 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.
- Neil Nero
- Information Services
- Date created: November 16 1996
- Last modified:
March 4, 2008
- Page Expires: December 31, 2008
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