History

M. N. Burlay, chief of the Centre of Computer Technology

The Centre was established in 1970 with the assistance of prominent scholars, including V. N. Kasatkin and Yu. A. Shevliakov. Throughout its existence, the Centre dedicated much effort to the application of modem computer technology in education, scientific, methodological and administrative activities of the University. Today it is directed by M. N. Burlay.
Now the Centre is a major section of the University with a 57 persons strong faculty, who are highly qualified and have profound knowledge in modem network and information technology.
The Centre consists of five sectors: telecommunication, information support and software, computer education, automated management systems, and multimedia technology.
Main areas of activity: computer and multimedia support of studies; development, implementation and support of automated systems and data bases; development and support of a telecommunication system and computer network of the University; development and introduction of multimedia and Internet technology; providing access to Internet information resources. "
The Centre has 11 classrooms equipped with computers for practical training. Furthermore, it has seven specialised classes at various Faculties of the University. Technical and computer equipment of these classrooms is linked into one telecommunication network. Licensed software and various methodological material used for studies are stored on servers. Tests and educational courses allow to monitor knowledge of students in various subjects.
Multimedia projectors, slide projectors, projection screens, CDs, television, video and audio equipment, Internet and other equipment are available in the Centre classrooms. Textbooks, methodological and scientific materials are prepared in a specialised computer room for lecturers, postgraduate students and the University staff. The Centre staff members conduct regular courses for the University faculty members, explaining them how to apply computer technology in their work.
Photo, video, audio and text materials can be processed and recorded in CDs for the use in distance learning and to improve efficiency of lectures andpractical lessons. The Centre has a library of multimedia CDs with study and methodological materials for various specialities. Computer classrooms are used for seminars, conferences, presentations and Olympic competitions of various levels, including international events.
The University develops its computer telecommunication network linking more than 350 computers located in different sections. Computers in offices of Directors and the 'Rector, the library and the accounting office are linked to the network. Highspeed fiber-optic lines are used to transfer large amounts of information.
The link of the academic library to the common University network provides an easier access for the faculty and students to the electronic catalogue, electronic copies of publications, articles, materials of scientific conferences, electronic journals of foreign publishers, information in various fields of science and education. Together with the library, the Centre is involved in application of information and telecommunication technology for automation of library operations.
Telecommunication unit of the Centre is equipped with modern soft and hardware and offers practically all services related to Internet technology. Radiomodem equipment and satellite antenna were installed to increase the quality and speed of information transfer.
A specialised Internet classroom makes Internet resources available to the faculty members and students. Centre servers store study, methodological, scientific, regulatory, legislation, reference and other materials and make them available through the university computer network. Information on Tavricheskiy University is also available on the Internet.
Automated information systems and other software are being developed. The Centre has developed the following software: University Entrant, Salary, Director's Office, Personnel, Monitoring of Decision Implementation, Student, Staff Member, etc. These types of software are combined into one automated information system of university management.
The Centre co-operates with a number of foundations, programs and charitable organisations which provides assistance to the Centre, helping to pursue its objectives.