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Academic Technology
Academic Technology’s mission is to be responsive to the needs of the Endicott community by providing instruction and support in the use of current technologies and leadership in the evaluation and adoption of new and innovative ones. On a daily basis Academic Technology (AT) supports technology used for teaching and learning , including: Canvas- the campus Learning Management System, YuJa - a cloud based media storage and distribution system, Virtual and Augmented Reality, plus iPad training and support. Campus computer labs function both as classrooms and as areas in which students can pursue independent projects. All labs provide internet access and are available to students between scheduled classes both day and evening. There are also public computers available for student use in the Halle Library and various other locations across campus. AT also provides workshops and training to faculty, staff and students in the use of various software programs, web tools, digital media and audio/video production technologies.
Center for Accessibility Services
Center for Accessibility Services offers accommodations to qualified individuals as stated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Title III, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). To request accommodations, students must self-identify and provide appropriate documentation of their disability. For further information, contact The Center for Accessibility Services located on the 2nd floor of the Diane M. Halle Library and online at www.endicott.edu/academics/academic-resources-support/accessibility.
Center for Academic Coaching
The Center for Academic Coaching is a fee-for-service program in which students meet with an Academic Coach twice a week for academic coaching, modeling and mentoring to help students achieve their academic goals. For more information, please visit https://www.endicott.edu/academics/academic-resources-support/center-for-academic-coaching.
Campus Computer Labs
Our campus offers six full computer labs, numerous special purpose departmental labs, and open workstations located throughout campus facilities.
The main academic technology center is in the Diane Halle Library, which houses one PC computer lab, several mediated classrooms, and a mediated multi-purpose “Little Theater”. The Cyber Cafe and Halle Library main area are home to multiple public computer stations and pay-per-print black and white and color printers.
- The Manninen Center for the Arts
The Manninen Center for the Arts houses two full Mac labs equipped for graphic design, web and multimedia production, a multi-platform digital print lab, an Interior Architecture PC lab, and several mini-labs.
- Gerrish Business/Judge Science Center
The Gerrish Business/ Judge Science Center is home to its own STEM PC lab, a student tech lounge, Makerspace, a laptop- ready classroom, two team building classrooms, a digital finance center streaming live Bloomberg stock and financial information and the new XR Lab (eXtended Reality- includes augmented, virtual and mixed reality). All classrooms are mediated.
The Wax Academic Center has the Digital Media Center and all classrooms are mediated. There is also a Mac lab located near the Digital Media Center on the first floor.
- The Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences houses multiple technology enhanced specialty labs and classrooms, including 3 large group and 4 individual nursing sim labs, 3 Exercise Science labs and a Virtual Reality (VR) lab, as well as multiple conference, rooms, breakout and small group rooms with built in AV technologies.
For security purposes, the computer labs are monitored at all times by the Public Safety Office. Computer lab support is available throughout the day by a combination of full- time staff and student lab monitors.
Computer Lab Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m.-12 midnight
Friday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday. 12 p.m.-12 midnight
The Cyber Cafe is open 24x7.
Canvas and YuJa
Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) and YuJa is our cloud based media storage and distribution server, allowing faculty to embed videos, distribute podcasts and other media files to their students in an efficient and secure manner. These online web tools allow faculty, students, and staff to collaborate and communicate in a variety of ways for courses and other approved campus departments and groups. Handouts, documents, and files of just about any type can be posted to these sites by faculty or administrators for access and download by students and others. Additionally, online forums where faculty, staff, and students can post topics and responses for discussion can take place 24/7. Chat rooms, web conferencing, online quizzes, tests, and other coursework and assignments, as well as announcements and online grading are also part of the Canvas LMS.
Workshops for faculty, students, and staff are offered throughout the year on a variety of learning technologies, including classroom and digital media technologies, Canvas, YuJa, iPads/mobile devices and web conferencing/virtual classroom technology. Schedules are posted online each semester.
Diane Meyers Halle Library
The Diane Meyers Halle Library is a major academic support unit of Endicott College for all levels and locations of curricular programming. Situated in the heart of the campus, Halle Library is open 96.5 hours per week during the academic year, with a lower-level workspace open 24/7 for students. Halle Library has ample seating, environmentally-friendly lighting, wireless connectivity and an attractive open floor-plan. Numerous computer workstations, printer kiosks, photocopiers and a scanner are available. Over 350,000 Library titles in print and digital formats support the curriculum. Library periodical and research databases aggregate and enable access to hundreds of thousands of individual full-text journal articles across disciplines. Reference librarians are available to provide both individual assistance and group instruction to support students with their research and information needs, and to develop information literacy skills that will facilitate lifelong learning. Endicott College is a member of the North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE), a network of 25 academic and public libraries. A shared online catalog enables access to over 2.2 million items across the network. Halle Library is also a participating member of the Massachusetts Libraries Commonwealth Catalog, a virtual resource enabling Endicott patrons to access additional millions of library items across the state. Daily delivery service among NOBLE libraries expedites the transfer of requested materials. On-site reciprocal borrowing privileges between NOBLE member libraries are also available.
Post Center
The Post Fitness Center is available to all Van Loan students. The Center houses the Sport Science, Fitness, and Athletic Training Center. The building also includes classrooms, training rooms, labs, offices, fitness, dance, weight and aerobic rooms, racquetball courts, locker rooms, a competition gymnasium seating 1,200 people, and a field house with a suspended running track and a traverse climbing wall.
Tutoring and Writing Center
Certified through the College Reading and Learning Association, the Tutoring and Writing Center offers free services and is designed to enhance the educational experiences of all students at Endicott. Through individualized tutoring with professional and/or peer tutors, students may receive support in a variety of disciplines, either in small groups or one-on-one sessions. The center is open Sunday through Friday, with day and evening hours available. Visit the Center online at www.endicott.edu/academics/academic-resources-support/tutoring-center.
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