2005-2006 Academic Catalog

6 Introduction Computer Network Benefits Students using the network can: • Communicate electronically on campus with professors, friends, and classmates, or with friends and family around the world. • Manage, display, and analyze data using spreadsheet, statistical, and database software. • Search library holdings for personal and class research projects, papers, or presentations, even when the library is closed. • Access their course schedule, college transcript, or business office account. • Learn to use the network through online tutorials and training seminars for commonly-used software applica- tions. TechnologyAdvisoryCouncil The Technology Advisory Council 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. University Services The University recognizes the importance of providing our students with a high level of support and provides a full range of student services including career services, counseling, and a strong orientation program for new students. Career Services The Career Services Office seeks to assist students in deter- mining their God-given skills and interests students use assessment tools to translate abilities, values, and aspirations into a plan of action for sound career/ministry decisions. Career Services provides materials for job-search techniques, resumè writing, interviewing, and gaining admission to graduate school. Interest inventory tests and a computer-assisted career development program are available to help students in Computer Network Cedarville University is known nationally as a leader in campus computer networking and instructional technology, providing networked computers in each of the residence hall rooms, laboratories, and offices. One of the major advantages to CedarNet is that students have access to over 150 commercial software packages directly from the residence hall rooms, without going to a specialized laboratory. CedarNet is a winner of the CAUSE Award for Excellence in Campus Networking. This prestigious national award recognizes colleges and universities that exemplify best practices in campus networking in higher education. Equipment The network features Pentium or AMD computers with 512MB or more of RAM, hard disk drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, USB ports, Ethernet interface, and monitor. In addition, each networked residence hall room contains an inkjet printer. All computer laboratories offer high-quality laser printers and flatbed scan- ners. The library computer laboratory also features color printers, digital cameras, and other specialized equipment. Internet access is supported through the use of a DS-3 line. Cedarville is a participant in Internet 2, which means that Internet traffic goes over the fastest-available connections. Each resi- dence hall room has two 100Mbps network connections, for use by the University-provided computer and for student-provided systems. Access All students living in a residence hall benefit from 24-hour access to the network. Residence hall computers are replaced on a three-year cycle so that students always have current technology available. To enable students to take further advan- tage of the network, public laboratories, with a total of 150 stations, are conveniently open to on and off-campus students. Wireless network access is provided in most classroom areas, co-ed lounges, and in large gathering areas such as the Centennial Library, the Stevens Student Center, and the Dixon Ministry Center. Students are also allowed to provide their own wireless access in the residence hall rooms. Computer labs can be found in every major academic building on campus. Dr. Eugene Apple, General Electric Mr. George Chessum, Resurrection Health Care Mr. David Cossey, Union College Mr. Carl Dill, TriCour Partners Mr. William Dyer, Cue Data Mr. Aaron Fessler, MediaSentry Mr. Greg Garrison, FannieMae Mrs. Marivi Garrison, Dulles Group Dr. Shawana Johnson, Global Marketing Insights Ms. Alice Kaltenmark, LexisNexis Mr. Tom Kerr, PraEis Ltd. Mr. James Kregel, Kregel Publications Mr. Ed Krupka, Burris Logistics Mr. Fred Laxton, Executive Consultants Mr. Douglas Macrae, VideoGuide Mr. Andrew Mininger, Imagedog Mr. Robert Murphy, J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Mr. William Pardi, Microsoft Corporation Mr. Mark Prevost, TopNoggin Mr. Randy Rabold, CBC Companies Mr. Gary Rutledge, FANUC Robotics Mr. Al Stevens, Opex Corporation Mr. Walt Weisel, Robotic Workspace Technologies Mr. David Whitten, General Motors Dr. Michael Zastrocky, Gartner Group