Faculty Resources
BGSU offers users a variety of free and discounted software and support, just for being a faculty member! The below list outlines our most commonly requested faculty resources.
BGLinux
Server for running various Linux applications such as compilers, mathematical packages, and simulations and is intended to serve Bowling Green State University's instructional computing needs.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
Classroom Support
Classroom Technology Support (CTS) provides training for classroom technology and equipment as well as support for issues in BGSU classrooms.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: No
Business/University Use: YES
Data Destruction & Recycling
Information Technology Services can wipe or destroy sensitive data on personal devices. We can also recycle personal devices and accessories.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Hardware Support
Information Technology Services can perform repairs on personal Dell and Apple devices.
Cost: Warranty services are FREE | Costs for devices not under warranty are TBD
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
MatLab
MatLab allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs written in other languages, including C, C++, C#, Java, Fortran and Python.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
Microsoft Office | Office 365
The Microsoft Office 365 suite includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and many other Microsoft Office tools. Faculty can install the software on up to five different devices.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
OneDrive
OneDrive provides users with a file storage solution that allows for sharing and collaboration with individuals both on and off campus similar to Dropbox.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
AutoDesk Applications
AutoDesk provides applications to assist with business processes in the architecture, engineering and construction industries, including Revit and AutoCAD, as well as products for use in product design and manufacturing, and the media and entertainment fields.
Cost: FREE*
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES for educational purposes
*Free one-year educational access to Autodesk products and services for instructors/students, renewable as long as you remain eligible.
R
R is a programming language & software environment for statistical computing/graphics. The R language is widely used among statisticians and data miners for developing statistical software & data analysis.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: Yes
Business/University Use: YES (Visit our Service Catalog to add to your office device)
Zoom
Zoom is a video and web-conferencing tool available to BGSU faculty, staff and students to support working, teaching and learning remotely and online.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
Runs large statistical operations and returns data. SAS is installed in many computer labs across campus, but can also be installed on personal machines by bringing them to Information Technology Services.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
Top Hat
Top Hat is a classroom engagement and polling software for mobile devices that helps to make teaching fun and effective. Many BGSU instructors require that students have Top Hat installed for use in class.
Cost: TBD
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
Turnitin
Turnitin is the originality checking and plagiarism prevention service used by Bowling Green State University.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
Virus Removal
Information Technology Services can remove viruses located on personal devices.
Cost: TBD
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is an online survey software. The application allows a user to build surveys in which to gain insight into areas including institutional assessment, faculty evaluation and student satisfaction
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: NO
Business/University Use: YES
Updated: 08/16/2023 04:36PM