1995-1996 Academic Catalog

10 Computer Information Network Computer Information Network The College recognizes that students must live and work in a society where computers and computer networks are an essential part of everyday life. To equip students to function effectively in this environment, Cedarville has developed and launched CedarNet, the campus-wide computer information network. Utilizing hardware and initial technical support provided by IBM, this network promises to revolutionize the way the students receive, send, manipulate, and process information. Benefits Students using the network can: • take notes and write papers more efficiently " make written assignments look better and communicatemore effectively " communicate electronically with their professors, friends, and classmates, or others around the world " manage, display, and analyze data by using data base, statistical, and spreadsheet software • complete special assignments which make specific use of network features • search library holdings for personal and class research projects, papers, or presentations, even when the library is closed " enhance personal Bible study • create illustrations for class, personal, or ministry presentations • master course content or skills through individual, self-paced study • learn skills which will help them do better as a student and obtain a better job upon graduation Equipment The network features 486SX, 486DX or Pentium microcomputers with a 3.5 "floppy" disk drive, 4 MB or more RAM, a hard disk drive, SVGA color monitor, and MIDI capable sound board. In addition, each networked residence hall room contains an inkjet printer or a 24-pin dot matrix near letter quality printer. All laboratories offer laser printers for high quality, final drafts. The library computer laboratory features a flat-bed scanner for scanning color images and a color printer for printing color documents, overheads, and 35mm slides. CedarNet personal computers, located in nearly eve1y residence hall room, enable students to use network resources 24 hours a day. Access Access is the key to any effective information system. The network is designed to provide both the hardware and software that members of the college family need to obtain and use information. Nearly all students living in a residence hall enjoy the benefits of 24-hour access to the network. The residence halls connected to the network include: Brock, Carr, Faith, Lawlor, Maddox, Marshall, McChesney, McKinney, Palmer, Printy, Rogers, and Willetts Halls. To enable all students to take advantage of the network, the public laboratories, with a total of 100 stations, are conveniently open to the students. Off-campus students utilize modem access.