1998-1999 Academic Catalog

Network Computer Network Cedarville College recognizes that students must live and work in a society where computers and computer networks are an essential part of everyday life. The College is committed to making information available to people who need it, when they need it, and where they need it. As a result, the College provides networked computers in residence hall rooms and offices. The underlying network, called CedarNet, serves as a vehicle for revolutionizing education at the College. CedarNet phase I was completed during the summer of 1992 through a business partnership with IBM and included all twelve academic buildings and two residence halls. Subsequent phases have resulted in placing computers in each of the 1,000 residence hall rooms and over 300 offices. Each residence hall room includes a college-owned computer and printer. Benefits Students using the network can: • create their own home page • take notes and write papers more efficiently • ·make written assignments look better and communicate more effectively • communicate electronically on campus with pro– fessors, friends, and classmates, or with friends and family around the world • manage, display, and analyze data using spreadsheet, statistical, and database software • complete special assignments using specific network features • search library holdings for personal and class research projects, papers, or presentations, even when the library is closed • enhance personal Bible study • access their course schedule, college transcript, or business office account 0 create illustrations for class, personal, or ministry presentations • master course content or skills through individual, self-paced .study • learn. skills that will help them be successful as a student and obtain a better job upon graduation Equipment The network features Pentium computers with 32 MB RAM, a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, and a SVGA monitor. In addition, each networked residence ballroom contains an inkjet printer or a 24-pin dot-matrix printer. All laboratories offer laser printers for high quality, final drafts. Flatbed scanners are available in each laboratmy. The library computer laboratory also features color printers, digital cameras, and other specialized equipment. With nearly 200 CedarNet software pa7:kages available to them, students use the computers in their dormitory rooms to complete course assignments. · TechnologyAdvisoryBoard The Technology Advisory Board consists of corporate leaders and professionals representing a variety of technology oriented businesses. Annually, these experts advise the College and evaluate its plans for further strengthening Cedarville's position as a leader in instructional technology. Eugene Apple, General Electric Co1poration, retired B1yan Benson, Lucent Technologies George Chessum, Mount Carmel Health Systems William Dyer~ KeyBank Louis Earle, NCR Aaron Fessler, AllegroNet Gmy Habegger, The BFGoodrich Company Michael Kennelly, Computer Associates Mike K11elline1~ The Standard Register Company James Kregel, Kregel Publishing Fred Laxton, Executive Consultants Douglas Macrae, Video Guide Andrew Mininger, Video Graphic Enternational · Robert Mu1phy, J. W. Pepper and Sons Richard Newbeny, self-employed Jonathan Price, CBC Companies Gmy Rutledge, Fanuc Robotics Gene Sherron, Florida State University William Steckiel, Arco Chemical Al Stevens, OPEX Corporation Larry Thacker, Rolland, Chriss, and Williams David Whitten, General Motors Michael Zastrocky, Gartner Group