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Web Services FAQ - Section 1.

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Section 1. Getting Web Space

1.1. Who is allowed to get Web space?

CSU Channel Islands students, faculty, programs, departments, and officially recognized organizations are eligible for Web space.

1.1a. Can CSU Channel Islands alumni apply for a personal Web space?

No, provisions do not currently exist to provide web space to CSUCI alumni.. While you can't have web space at CSUCI, you can use one of the search engines (i.e. Yahoo) to find out about commercial services for Web hosting.

1.1b. Can CSU Channel Islands staff apply for a personal Web space?

We currently do not offer hosting for personal staff pages, but we hope to in the near future.

1.2. How much space do I get?

Web space is allocated as follows:

Type of Web Site

Initial Web Space (in megabytes)

Individual Student web site

30 MB

Individual Faculty web site

300 MB

Officially Recognized Organizations

150 MB

Student Clubs and Organizations 100 MB

1.2b. How do you define an Officially Recognized Organization?

An officially recognized organization at CSUCI is defined as one that has been officially recognized by the University President or designee.

1.3. How much does it cost?

The initial amount of space is currently allocated at no cost. However, approved requests for web space increases may incur fees to assist with set-up and maintenance costs.

1.3b. How do I obtain additional web space? Can additional web space be purchased?

At this time, students can neither obtain nor purchase additional space on the University web servers.

Faculty and officially recognized organizations that require additional web space beyond the baseline service should contact Web Services. Requests for additional web space will be evaluated based upon need and available system resources.

1.4. How do I get a web space?

Student web accounts are created using an automated process on a nightly basis for all students who have met University enrollment and matriculation criteria as of the current date.

Faculty web accounts are created by request only. To request a personal web space, please contact the Help Desk by phone at 805-437-8552 or email helpdesk@csuci.edu.

Official University Organization web accounts are created by request only. To submit a request,please contact the Help Desk by phone at 805-437-8552 or email helpdesk@csuci.edu.

Student Clubs and Organizations must be officially recognized by the Univeristy in order to obtain web space, and will need to obtain the approval of the Office of Student Leadership and Development. Please email student.life@csuci.edu for more information.

1.5. What do I need to get started building my web page?

To access your web space, you will need:

  • Your FTP account information, including the FTP host name, your FTP user name and your FTP password.
  • A computer
  • An internet connection
  • Web page creation software

1.5b Where can I obtain web page creation software?

Many of the computer labs on campus have web page editing software pre-installed, including Macromedia Dreamweaver and Microsoft FrontPage.  

Students may purchase web page creation software through the Campus Bookstore at academic discount. Please visit the Campus Bookstore web site.

Faculty, staff and organizations should contact the Help Desk at 805-437-8552 to inquire about obtaining a copy of Macromedia Dreamweaver or Adobe Photoshop. CSUCI has agreements with vendors for very low pricing on Adobe and Macromedia products.

1.6. Can someone teach me how? Where do I go for help?

Help for faculty, staff and organizations

Please direct all requests for assistance with CSU Channel Islands web site, including accounts, training, and troubleshooting to the Help Desk, at 805-437-8552 or via email at helpdesk@csuci.edu. Web Services can provide personalized training in both group and one-on-one sessions.

The CSU Channel Islands Library also offers various training opportunities throughout the year for University faculty and staff. For complete seminar descriptions, schedules, and resources, visit the Library Training Web Site for a wide range of on-line tutorials and resources.

Help for students

Students can contact the University Library for assistance with creation of web sites, and may also visit the Web Services web site for links to guides and tutorials about creating and maintaining web pages.

1.7. What are the rules for use of my web space?

Please review the applicable University policies in the CSUCI Administrative Policy Manual, located at http://policy.csuci.edu

1.8 I am a student. How long will my personal Web space remain active?

Student space will remain active during periods of continuous enrollment and for three months after graduation. Personal space is kept active during the summer for students who are expected to return in the Fall semester. Students who are not actively enrolled by the end of the drop/add period for each semester will have their accounts deactivated and their data deleted.

1.9 I am a faculty member. How long will my personal web space remain active?

Faculty web space will remain active until termination of employment.

1.10 How long will student club or organization web space remain active?

Student Clubs and Organizations must renew their web accounts with Student Leadership and Development during each Fall and Spring semesters. Any student clubs or organizations which have not renewed their web accounts within 1 month of the first day of classes for a given Fall or Spring semester will have their accounts and web sites disabled. Student clubs and organization web sites approved for a given Spring semester will be active throughout the summer session.