BITS

The Bringing Instruction in Technology to Students (BITS) program provides training in computing skills for UW-Eau Claire students by providing free, usually one session, workshops taught by student trainers.

Personalized Assistance for Learning Success (PALS) was added to the BITS program in September 2000. Through this program, UW-Eau Claire students can receive one-on-one tutoring for software and computer skills. Since PALS can offer telephone consultation, this is an excellent option for students not in the immediate Eau Claire area.

You may make an appointment by calling the BITS and PALS office. When you call, you will be asked for a brief description of your experience and your current computer need. With this information, the PALS trainer will tailor the session to help you achieve your goals for the session. If this is for a class assignment or project, you will be asked to bring the assignment description and any relevant files with you.

Contact information:

• Email: bits.training@uwec.edu
• Web site: www.uwec.edu/bits
• Phone: 715-836-5157
• Office: Old Library 1102

Bookstore

Part of your course fee pays for the rental texts that are required for the course so there is no additional charge for these texts if you pick them up at the University Bookstore. If you need them to be mailed to you, please call the Textbook Department at 715-836-2172. You will need to pay the shipping charges for this service.

Some texts must still be purchased. You have several options for ordering these:

• Stop by the UW-Eau Claire Bookstore (and save the shipping fee).
• Call the Textbook Department at 715-836-2172.

Have the following information ready:

• Your credit card (number and expiration date)
• Your course (name and number) and professor's name
• The address to which the books will be shipped

Fax a copy of the completed order form to 715-836-5030.

ITM Online Help Collection

UW-Eau Claire's ITM (Information Technology Management) Online Collection is a great resource for FAQ's, handouts, and HowTo's on these web based learning systems (WBLS). Other common software programs featured include Word, Excel, FrontPage, and PowerPoint. There are also tips for different operating systems.

Help Desk

The Computing and Networking Systems (CNS) Help Desk offers HowTo's as well as information on student networking and support and off-campus network/Internet access.

Library

This may be an online course, but you will still need to use some good old-fashioned textbooks. As an enrolled student, you will have access to the following UW-Eau Claire Library resources.

You will have a full array of library services at your fingertips, including online access to McIntryre Library's catalog and 100+ databases, home delivery of books and journal articles, and librarians eager to assist you in finding information.

• Reference librarians: library.reference@uwec.edu
• Distance Education Library Services: www.uwec.edu/library/distance/
• Access to McIntyre Library Databases: www.uwec.edu/library

To access all of the information on these pages, you will need your username (the same one you use for your course) and your password (UWEC + your PIN).

Registrar

For information on Online Registration, see Registration Information on this site.