TEACHING RESOURCES
Software Resources
In the following pages, we have compiled an extensive list of software programs, license agreements, and links to outside services that provide free or low-cost software to Howard University faculty members.
**We would like to acknowledge Dr. Joshua Halpern, 2003-2004 Chair of the COAS Technology Committee, for his contributions to this section.**
Howard University Software Licensing Agreements
Howard University offers faculty members four categories of software licenses:
(Click on any for more information)
1. Microsoft Campus Agreement Licenses
2. Microsoft Developers' Network Licenses
3. Symantec's Norton Anti-Virus Licenses
4. Applications Licenses (Mathematica, SPSS, SASS)
Links to Outside Programs/ Services
Computer Services
Windows Update: Go here to obtain the latest security and system updates for Windows. It is critical to download updates frequently as many security patches are often added to prevent attacks by various computer worms and other harmful programs.
Microsoft Downloads: Look here to find the latest plug-ins for Microsoft programs and applications.
Software Discount Sites
California College Consortium: As part of Howard University's membership in this consortium, teachers are entitled to discounts on software.
Campus Tech: Here you will find discounted prices on a wide range of software applications.
College Buys: The collegebuys.org purchasing consortium is comprised of more than 1,800 colleges and universities who have joined to increase buying power.
Computer Products for Education: This site offers discounts on popular and powerful software.
Howard University Bookstore: Howard's official bookstore offers a wide range of computer software and hardware.
Virus Scanners and Anti-Virus Programs
Symantec's Norton Anti-Virus Software
Symantec's Virus Removal Tools
Download Free Viewers, Readers, and Other Applications