Technical Services

WESLEY COLE, Manager, Network & Technical Services

DAVID BURKHOLDER, Electronics Technician

KAREN KOWALSKI, Computer User Assistant

SUSAN LEFEBVRE, Computer User Assistant (on leave)

SAM JOHNSON, Computer User Assistant (Eve)

REG MAIDMENT, Programmer Analyst

JOE PRESTA, Electronics Technician

AL WATSON, Electronics Technician

BRENDA BLISS, Switchboard Operator

Technical Services is located on the 3rd floor of the Old Main building. The office is open 0800-1600 hours weekdays and closed weekends and holidays.

Technical Services is responsible for the following:

• Installation and repair of telephones and telephone equipment.
• Installation of data lines and data communications equipment.
• Installation and repair of computer equipment: microcomputers, printers, & other peripherals.
• Repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance of electronic equipment used in vocational programs.
• CATV on campus.
• Novell Local Area Network

Technical Services administers the computer labs through the Computer Services Lab Support (CSLS) office located in Room OM1326 of Old Main building. Please consult CSLS for hours of operation as they vary from year to year.

There are 5 general purpose computer labs and 2 open areas in the Old Main building, as well as 2 labs in Science, 3 in Arts & Education and 1 in Trades and Technology buildings. In addition, there are several other computer labs for specific programs such as CSOM, BTACS, Journalism and Office Administration. Most labs have 20 Pentiums. Check the schedule outside CSLS for lab availability and specific locations.

Williams Lake campus has 1 general purpose and 2 specialized computer labs. In addition, there are labs in Lillooet, 100 Mile House, Ashcroft and Clearwater.

The CSLS is responsible for generating student accounts (upon presenting proof of paid registration or a valid library card), and helping students with using computer equipment. Accounts are generally valid from early September to the end of April, however, any student requiring their account during the summer months can reapply in May.