Computing & Information Services | Brown University

Shared mailboxes provide a means to receive email at a general (rather than personal) address.  Mail is delievered to a centralized location where it can be accessed by up to ten people.

Brown media distribution channels include options for streaming and download.

Streaming (files appear on your web browser):   Flash and Apple streaming to computers and mobile devices is provided by Wowza for up to 400 concurrent users. Streaming content is viewed via the web and cannot be downloaded.

Curricular and event support for faculty, staff and students, including technology and training for over 150 classrooms and lecture halls on campus.  If you have reserved a room on campus and need to project your computer screen, use a microphone, etc., you will need to fill out the request form.

Google Groups provide a means to receive email at a general (rather than personal) address.  Email sent to the address is redirected to one or more individuals at their personal addresses, and not held in a central mailbox.  Google Groups can also be used to assign permissions within Google, such as the ability to view a Google Calendar, Document, or Site.

The Brown University Switchboard Operators answer Brown's main telephone number, (401) 863-1000 (or “0”) during normal business hours. The operators connect callers to the appropriate person or department, answer general questions and provide information on Campus events.

ADP prints employee paychecks and provides online access to pay stubs and W2 tax forms for Brown employees.

BrownReady Continuity Planning is the web-based continuity planning tool used by the University to document departments' critical functions and the resources required to perform these functions.  

Diagnosis and repair of all University-owned computers and printers. Hardware and software upgrades of same equipment. A full list of computer and printer repair options can be found on the Service and Repair website.