2001-2002 Academic Catalog

Computer Network Cedarville University recognizes that students must live and work in a society where computers and computer networks are an essential part of everyday life. The University is committed to making information available to people who need it, when they need it, and where they need it. As a result, Cedarville University provides networked computers in residence hall rooms and offices. The underlying network, called CedarNet, serves as a vehicle for revolutionizing education at the University. 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, 100 residence hall rooms and over 400 offices. Each residence hall room includes a university-owned computer and printer. Residence hall computers are replaced on a three-year cycle so that students always have current technology available. 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 • create illustrations for class, personal, or minist1y presentations • master course content or skills through individual, self-paced study • learn skills that will help them be successful as a sh1dent and obtain a better job upon graduation Equipment The network feahires Pentium or AMD computers with l 28MB-256MB RAM, hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD– ROM, sound card, and monitor. In addition, each networked residence hall room contains an inkjet printer. All laboratories offer laser printers for high quality, final drafts. Flatbed scanners are available in each laboratory. The librmy computer laboratory also feahU'es color printers, digital cameras, and other specialized equipment. Internet access is supported through the use of four T-1 lines (each line being several times faster than a modem.) 1~ With nearly 200 CedmNet software packages available to them, students use the computers ill their dormitory rooms to complete course assig11111ents. TechnologyAdvisoryBoard The Technology Advisory Board consists of corporate leaders and professionals representing a variety of technology– oriented businesses. Annually, these experts advise the University and evaluate its plans for further strengthening Cedarville's position as a leader in instructional technology. Dr. Eugene Apple, Ge11ernl Electric Cmporation, retired Mr. George Chess11111, Resu/'l'ection Health Care Mr. Wi11ia111 D)1er, National Ci()' A1r. Aaron Fessler, mediaForce, Inc A1rs. A1arivi Gal'l'ison, Dulles Group Mr. Gm)' Habegger, The BFGoodrich Company Dr. Shmvana Johnson, Global Marketing Insights A1r. Mitch Jones, Arel/W2Com Mr. A1ic/1ael Kennel~)', Senior SoftJ11are Engineer Mr. Mike K11elli11er, The Standard Register Company A1r. James Kregel, Kregel Publications A1r. Fred Laxton, Executive C011sulta11ts A1r. Douglas A1acrae, Video Guide Mr. Andre111 A1i11i11ger, Imagedog Mr. Greg Morn11, Bank One Mr. Robert M111phy, J W Pepper and Son, Inc. Mr. Richard Newben:F Mr. William Pardi, Leamit Co1poration A1r. Jvfark Prevost, Cimetric Commerce Jvfr. Jonathr111 Price, CBC Companies Mr. Gm)' Rutledge, FANUC Robotics Mr. Michael Seashols, Evolve Soj'tJ11are Dr. Gene T. Sherron, Florida State University Mr. Willia111 Steckiel, Lyondell Co1poration Mr. Al StevellS, OPEXCorporation Mr. Lany Thacker Mr. David Whitten, Ge11ernl Motors Dr. Michael Zastrocky, Gartner Group