Information Technology
Overview
From our modern computer labs in the Library & Instructional Technology Center (LITC) to our wireless Internet connection that allows you to surf the Internet from anywhere on campus, Georgia College strives to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
Information Technology is responsible for providing information and instructional technology support to faculty, staff, students and administrators.
Contact Information:
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Campus Box 50
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone (478) 445-1196
Fax (478) 445-1202
E-mail: cio@gcsu.edu
For technical assistance, please contact the
Serve Help Desk at (478) 445-7378.
As most of you are aware, we have seen increases in the volume of SPAM mail. These messages normally result from some of the newer viruses. As soon as we are able to develop anti-spam filters, the spammers develop new methods to circumvent the anti-spam filters and the cycle repeats. Since we are in a university environment, extreme care has to be taken so we do not censor content when we attempt to filter against SPAM. The viruses continue to spread because there are many computers without virus software or software that is out of date. Until all machines connected to the Internet have prevention, there is simply no way to resolve all SPAM.
The current SPAM messages being received appear as if the user has sent it to their own address. In particular this type of spoofing where the sending and receiving address is the same creates a difficult case because it is not an issue that can be easily filtered. Some concern has been expressed that illegitimate e-mails may be sent to others using their e-mail address. While it is always a possibility, rarely do viruses infect e-mails or use a legitimate address.
Most computer users today are savvy enough to recognize SPAM. We encourage users to only open attachments that are expected. We also suggest that any time you send an attachment you include a statement in the body of your message that you have attached a file and list the name of the file. This will help the person receiving the attachment know that the file is valid.
We also suggest you check your home machine to ensure you are running current antivirus software. If you need to update your home machine, there are a number of free virus scanners which may be downloaded such as: http://free.avg.com/.
