Torch, Spring 1992

CAMPUS NEWS llB COMPUTER NETWORK TO BENEFIT STUDENTS THIS FALL Beth Nester, a 1987 graduate of Cedarville, was among several IBM representatives who came to campus in May to give students a first look at the computers and printers that will be in 300 dorm rooms this fall. software to complete assignments, communicate with others on the network, and access library holdings. Dr. Duane Wood, academic vice– president, says, "The campus-wide network will enhance the close faculty – student interaction characteristic of a Cedarville education. Faculty will be able to give assignments and present basic information on the computer network so they can spend more class time on analysis and evaluation. Students will also have a more immediate means to communicate with professors via 24-hour electronic mail. The network will dramatically improve the teaching-learning process at Cedarville. " IBM has named Cedarville College as a Network Showcase Partner, and will help make the network possible with significant donations of equipment. IBM plans to invite visitors from industry and higher education to Cedarville 's campus to show them how to integrate a LANkit™ network into college programs. l99~-93 COSTS C edarvilJe College is adding significant quality to its academic offerings with improvements such as the computer network and the new Engineering/Nursing Center. Yet Cedarville remains one of the lowest– cost independent colleges in the country. The trustees have approved a total cost of $9,981 for tuition, room, board, and estimated fees for the 1992-93 school year. Students with a network computer in their room will pay an additional fee . Also, most students are eligible for some financial aid. This year, Cedarville students received over $5 million in aid. I nstallation has begun on a campus-wide computer network that will link student rooms and labs to the computer center, classrooms, the College library, faculty and staff offices, and other student rooms. ENGINEERING/NURSING CENTER GETS FINISHING TOUCHES President Dixon says, "This network will provide new ways for us to fulfill our mission and to meet our educational objectives in a world which increasingly requires computer literacy. Few colleges are providing this amount of hands-on experience, so Cedarville graduates will have an advantage as they go into future work and ministry." This fall , 600 students will have a state-of-the-art IBM computer and a printer in their dormitory rooms. Other students will have access to several computer labs. By Fall Quarter 1993, nearly all of the residence halls on campus will be linked to the network. Students will be able to use advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, research, and other educational W orkers are painting, carpeting, and installing fixtures in the new Engineering/Nursing Center. The interior finishes will be completed in time for the departments to move their furniture and equipment in August. The engineering program bas benefitted from several donations of equipment. To date, $4.7 of the $7 million needed for the campaign has been committed.