Computer Lab
The English Department computer lab is located in rooms 406 and 408 in Pummill Hall. All students, faculty, and staff must have a Missouri State user ID and password to use the computers.
Room 406 is an open lab for students with 15 computers available for use. One station includes Norton Disk Doctor, which the lab assistants use to attempt to recover information on failed or damaged disks.
Room 408 is designated as a reserved classroom with 23 computers. Technical writing professors have priority to use the room, but any teacher may reserve it by contacting the department DUSS. The room is equipped with an LCD projector for use with computer-assisted instruction.
You may contact the lab at (417) 836-4848.
Fall and Spring Lab Hours
- Monday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Thursday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer Lab Hours
- Monday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Computers and Software
All of the lab computers are Dell Core 2 Duo machines with 2 GB of RAM and run Windows XP Professional. The following programs are included on all computers in the lab. The links take you to pages where you can read more about the applications.
- Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium
- Adobe Technical Communication Suite
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Notepad++
- Open Office 2.3
- QuarkXPress 7.31
- TechSmith SnagIt 8
- WebDrive
Peripherals
The lab features the following peripherals:
- one HP LaserJet 8000 (the main printer, located in room 406)
- one Color DeskJet 950c printer (used only for technical writing students' final projects)
- three HP 5300c color scanners
- three HP 4750c color scanners (two scanners are in room 406; four scanners are in room 408)
Other Information
The English Department lab assistants are responsible for all computers and three mobile teaching stations. Each of these stations is equipped with a PC/LCD projector combination and is used mainly for displaying video clips or PowerPoint presentations in the Pummill Hall classrooms.
The English Department computer lab is owned and operated by the Missouri State English Department. Lab assistants can access campus-wide resources such as Electronic Support (for printer maintenance and repair) and Small Systems (for hardware repairs). Department faculty and staff members can submit proposals for new equipment to the College of Arts and Letters.
For more information about the English Department computer lab, contact
Matthew Wilson
Distributed User Support Specialist
Pummill Hall 404F
(417) 836-6657
MatthewWilson@MissouriState.edu
