One additional classroom will be equipped this year, and others should be upgraded as funds are available. Consonant with UW technology priorities, existing equipment should be brought into the 3-4 year upgrade cycle. Each of the dedicated labs for the sciences should incorporate computer technology. Consideration needs to be given to lighting and design flexibility as it pertains to the use of technology. Continued monitoring and evaluation of this form of instruction will continue.
Additional space is needed for safe and convenient computer labs.
Computers should be replaced every four years. Ideally, unassigned open space should be provided for students to gather in small groups and have computers or jacks for personal computers available to them. The library will continue to work with College libraries and the UW System libraries in the development of an integrated information network, cooperative collection management practices, and comprehensive resource sharing protocols in order to provide cost effective resources and to expand and enhance library user education programs. Technology resources, which will vary from discipline to discipline, should be available to students, faculty and staff. Electronic access to research materials and electronic dissemination of research results should be provided.