The Department Representative on the Computing Facilities Advisory Council (CFAC) is the primary conduit for faculty requests for installing or updating Mosaic software.  Be aware that major software installations and updates usually occur between semesters, these can occasionally take considerable time to prepare, and must compete for priority with many other requests. Therefore, you should include as much lead time as possible when requesting software for use in courses (3 months is an appropriate minimum).  Please complete the Software Use in Coursework form before the start of each semester to identify to Mosaic what software you plan to use in your academic or research efforts.  To have Mosaic consider installation  of new software will require completion of a New Software Request Form.

Every Engineering faculty member is provided with a primary Mosaic workstation.  You may choose the Operating System for this workstation from Windows, Linux or Sun Solaris.   These workstations are managed by Mosaic and are typically locked down where you cannot install software.    If Mosaic has any older workstations we will offer these as secondary workstations to the departments for use as either Mosaic based or as none Mosaic based.    You will need to make your request for any secondary workstations by sending email to mlc@uncc.edu  If you are thinking about ordering your own hardware, maybe using start-up or grant funds or whether or not you will want it built as a Mosaic workstation, please contact the Mosaic Helpdesk (mlc@uncc.edu, (704) 687-3150) for advice on system configurations to best meet your needs. We can also help you obtain an the best quote from Dell, Apple, Lenovo or Sun Microsystems. Click here to see Mosaic's PC recommendations, if you are looking to buy a PC and make it a Mosaic workstation.

Mosaic manages Windows and Unix based computer lab/classrooms which may be reserved by Faculty for organized classes. To reserve these rooms for your classes or ad hoc events  you should contact your Departmental Student Services Specialist or the Mosaic Help Desk at extension 73150.
Mosaic Labs and Classroom are equipped with the latest technology to support the students and the faculty teaching needs. 

PCS provide loaner  laptop computers,  portable video projectors, and  other equipment  which may be checked out by the faculty or staff for short-term use. In accordance with the University's site license agreement with Microsoft, we have copies of Visual Studio and Office 2007 which may be installed on University owned computers or computers used to conduct University work. We also have other software that can be installed on faculty and staff PC systems.  Every member of the College of  Engineering is also a member of the Microsoft Development Network Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) which offers a plethora of software products at no cost.

Mosaic operates an anonymous ftp server at ftp.uncc.edu which includes areas for anonymous incoming and outgoing transfer of files. Contact the Help Desk (mlc@uncc.edu, (704) 687-3150) for assistance. This Tutorial will provide more information about FTP and anonymous drop off.

WebHW is a web-based homework submission and return tool that was originally developed to support the Freshman Engineering program. It allows instructors a simple way to set up online submission, grading and return of electronic homework materials.

WebPE was developed to support team projects in the Freshman Engineering program. It allows the instructor to create teams of students who will provide peer evaluations of each other's participation in a common project.

The process described here is generally handled by the COE department administrator well in advance of when the faculty member arrives on campus. Computer accounts on the campus network and on Mosaic can be set up for visiting or new faculty members by visiting http://www.helpcenter.uncc.edu/Accounts/request_account.html. Once this form is fully completed, ITS will accept the form and contact HR to make sure the information is established in the Banner master data base. The COE department or COE sponsor will get back a new Banner ID number and a campus login user id with an initial password to access the campus email system. Once the campus login user id is issued, the Mosaic system will create the Mosaic user id and password for the faculty member. You may also contact the Mosaic Help and Support desk via an email to MLC requesting that a Mosaic user id and password be established, giving the name and the newly acquired campus login user id of the new or visiting faculty member. Once the Mosaic account is established, the Mosaic Lab Coordinator will optionally coordinate a time to meet with the faculty member to discuss exactly how to use the Mosaic System.