Computer Science and Information Technology

Welcome to the Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) Service Learning Center, a place where students and the community invest in each other for the benefit of the common good. At the Service Learning Center, CSIT students employ their education, skills, and hands-on training to provide IT support for non-profit organizations, non-commercial community projects, senior citizens, and disabled persons. In return, students gain experiential learning as they work closely with community clients to manage projects with “real-world” specifications and timeframes. The CSIT Service Learning Center offers the following types of support and services:

• Digital Media: Proposals for 3D animated movies or stills, 3D graphics programs, or web development/designs are reviewed on a per-semester basis in August for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester.
• Networking Support and Administration: Proposals for network design and implementation (including wireless) and network documentation are reviewed on a per-semester basis in August for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester.
• PC Repair and Support: Requests for PC bench repair and support are submitted online as project proposals and require approval prior to scheduling an appointment for service. Requests will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be added to a waiting list.
• PC Support Help Desk (217.353.2677): The SLC Help Desk provides telephone support for basic operating system and technical support issues. When calling, provide a contact name and phone number via a voice-mail message. Hours of availability and response times may vary by semester and workload.
• Database Design/Management & Software Development: Proposals for database design, database management, and software development projects are reviewed on a per-semester basis in August for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester.
• Microsoft Office Solutions: Need help creating presentation materials, spreadsheets, simple databases, mail-merges or other business documents? Do your marketing or business materials need to be updated? Let our Office Professional students provide solutions for your desktop publishing, presentation, spreadsheet, simple database, word processing or business communication projects. Project proposals are reviewed on a per-semester basis in August for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester.