Staff Resources
BGSU offers users a variety of free and discounted software and support, just for being a university employee! The below list outlines our most commonly requested staff resources.
Microsoft Office | Office 365
The Microsoft Office 365 suite includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and many other Microsoft Office tools. Staff can install the software on up to five different devices.
Cost: FREE
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
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
Virus Removal
Information Technology Services can remove viruses located on personal devices.
Cost: TBD
Personal Use: YES
Business/University Use: YES
BGSU Blogs
BGSU supports a blogging platform that allows any user or department to create their own blog. The benefits of having your own blog, website, podcast, or portfolio to support your learning activities are endless.
Cost: FREE
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
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
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
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
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
Data Destruction & Recycling
ITS 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
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)
Updated: 11/06/2023 09:24AM