Information Technology Center
Office

Information Technology & Media Services

How will Assumption's computer labs, computerized classrooms, broadcast media center and Helpdesk enhance your university experience?

Industry-Leading Facilities and Services

College is a significant investment and Assumption is here to ensure that the tools in which you have invested enable you to get the most from your university experience.  Information Technology and Media Services offers a wide range of technical services and support to students, faculty, and staff. With four computer labs, eight computerized classrooms, and a broadcast-quality media center, you are provided industry-leading tools and facilities to engage in advanced learning.  Classroom technology is updated annually with the latest instructional technology services.

The IT Helpdesk, located on the first floor of the Information Technology Center in Room 130, is your first point of contact for technology support such as purchasing a computer with the appropriate hardware for your major and interests and assistance in facilitating computer repairs.

Get and Stay Connected!

  • Approximately 95% of students bring computers to campus.
  • Assumption has redundant internet connections totaling over 5 gbps.
  • Assumption is a wireless campus with 100% coverage including all residence halls and buildings. Wired, ethernet connections are also available in all residence halls.
  • The University supports BYOD. Most devices are supported and are able to connect to the campus network.
  • Free black and white laser printing is available from all Houndprint lab and classroom printers located throughout campus.

Information Technology & Media Services Staff

Justin Allison

Instructional Designer

508.767.7167
Thomas Brindamour

Network Infrastructure Administrator

508-767-7543
Thomas Burke

Media Supervisor

508-767-7217
Shawn Conway

Report Writer

508-767-7537
John Flynn

Enterprise Applications Director

508-767-7504
Benjamin Goodwin

Systems Manager/Programmer

508-767-7596
Ted Haley

User Services Director

508-767-7215
Thomas Haley

Infrastructure Director

508-767-7394
Christopher Murray

Senior Web Developer

508-767-7042
Laurie Palumbo

Media Specialist

508-767-7131
Beth Peterson

Instructional Technology Specialist

508-767-7165
Wayne Robin

CIO

508-767-7095
Thomas St. John

Support Center Manager

508-767-7009
Brendon Tivnan

Infrastructure Technician

508-767-7640
Allen Wilkins

Applications Analyst

508-767-7605

IT & Media Services: Your Technology Partner

  • When you call the Helpdesk, every effort is made to assist you while you are on the line. If we can’t resolve the issue immediately, we will create a “ticket.” The “ticket” is then directed to the appropriate member of the IT professional staff, who will contact you in regards to the next steps. This process helps us to provide consistent support and to measure and track technical support issues.

    Hours of Operation

    The Helpdesk is open seven days per week when classes are in session. Hours are subject to change for periods in which the campus is not open, either for a scheduled closure, inclement weather, or other circumstances.

    The Helpdesk can be reached by dialing extension 7060 from a campus phone line or 508-767-7060. If you have a computer issue outside the Helpdesk hours, please leave us a message. You will receive a response to your question as soon as possible when the Helpdesk reopens.

    Classes In Session (includes exam periods):

    Sunday: 
    Monday – Thursday: 
    Friday: 
    Saturday: 
    12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

    Classes Not In Session (includes vacations & summers):

    Monday – Thursday:  8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
    Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • The Information Security Office works with the Assumption campus community to secure system and network resources and protect the confidentiality of student, faculty and staff information. 

    Our goals are to:

    • Empower students, faculty and staff to make good information security decisions through outreach and training
    • Provide a secure technology infrastructure
    • Implement best-practice policies, standards, and procedures to mitigate risk to the University and individual members of the campus community
  • The hub for all campus information is the Campus Portal (“My.Assumption.edu”). The Portal can be accessed both on and off campus. Your portal login username and password is the same as your Houndmail username and password.

    The Portal provides a wealth of information such as campus events, campus news, class registration information and much more.

  • The campus webmail is accessed at houndmail.assumption.edu and can be accessed both on campus and off campus. Your houndmail login is your email username followed by your email password.

    Please remember that the University will never ask you for your private password. Malicious emails known as “phishing” emails may resemble emails that you might expect from the Information Technology and Media Services Department. If you receive a suspicious email, do not hesitate to double-check check with us at helpdesk@assumption.edu or 508-767-7060.

  • The Assumption University Information Technology and Media Services Department provides access to the CDW-G and Apple online computer stores, which offer the opportunity to purchase computers with an education discount. Reduced prices are also available for software through a third party vendor. Please use the links below to access the stores directly and take advantage of these Assumption-negotiated discounts.

    * Due to the nature of software distribution, refunds are not available from our software store.

    If you have any questions about buying computers or software, please contact the Assumption University Help Desk at 508-767-7060. The Help Desk will answer your questions or put you in contact with store support as needed.