Student President Thanks Information Technology Team Members for Classroom and Lab Upgrades

The Information Technology Team were hard at work this past summer upgrading 24 classrooms with the following:

• smartboards
• new audio
• high-end computers
• DVD & VHS capability
• simplified laptop hookup
• mobile AV stand
• networked projectors

Seven computer labs were also upgraded with new Dell 960 Quad Core PCs with 20" monitors. The primary team members associated with the upgrades were:

• Tony Orrick
• Brad Morton
• Ben Clark
• Tim Prewer
• Chris Wilms
• Michelle McEwin
• Dianne Morgan

left to right with Student President, Craig Smith: Brad Morton, Chris Wilms & Tim Prewer (back), Ben Clark & Tony Orrick (front)

Much of the Technology Fee students pay through tuition went towards this evergreening project. Mark Kirkpatrick, Director of Information Technology, explained the benefits of the upgrades for students and staff,

Evergreening desktop computers provides enhanced computing capability on a guaranteed refresh cycle. For example, today some labs have 5+ year old equipment that is functional but not ideal. Use of the IT Fee will guarantee that equipment is refreshed regularly and that each classroom will have advanced technology capabilities to ensure the best learning environment possible. As each classroom hits its refresh cycle, it will be equipped with the technology necessary to support any advanced/enhanced teaching and learning needs.

Other projects covered by the IT Fee this year included the installation of wireless across the entire campus.