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Explains why Google Home, Google Nest, and other Google smart speakers cannot be set up on Bowdoin's campus wireless network due to WPA2-Enterprise security requirements and network segmentation. Applies to all students and staff.

Explains antivirus protection on Bowdoin-issued student MacBooks. All student MacBooks have Microsoft Defender for Endpoint installed and managed by Bowdoin IT, alongside Apple's built-in XProtect malware detection. Covers what each tool does, what data is collected, and how to run a manual scan using Microsoft Defender.

Step-by-step instructions for students submitting a video or audio file to a Canvas assignment using the Panopto integration. Covers uploading a file, inserting it into the submission, and confirming successful submission.

Information for students who are leaving the College.

Instructions for printing to Bowdoin campus printers from a personally owned Mac or Windows computer. Covers installing PaperCut Client and the Mobility Print printer, sending a print job, and releasing the job at a campus printer or through the PaperCut web portal.

Describes the current technology provided to incoming Bowdoin students through the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program. Lists the MacBook Pro and iPad Mini specifications, included accessories, and AppleCare+ warranty coverage. Updated annually before each Orientation.

Instructions for Bowdoin students to download all their Canvas assignment submissions as a ZIP file. Covers both current and concluded courses, including group assignment submissions. Does not include instructor-annotated versions of submitted work.

An IT checklist for Bowdoin students who are graduating or leaving the college before graduation. Covers DExC device enrollment verification, FileVault key retrieval, device return or release, account and data timelines, and steps to protect personal accounts and services that use a Bowdoin email address

The Bowdoin College Student Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) Technology Agreement. Outlines student responsibilities for the use, care, and return of the college-issued Technology Kit, including policies on appropriate use, software, loss or theft, device ownership, and Mobile Device Management (MDM).

Explains which Bowdoin students are eligible to receive technology through the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program and when devices are distributed based on each student's enrollment schedule.