It is intended to stimulate collaboration by eliminating barriers to sharing information, such as incompatible software or inadequate communications tools. The program is designed to replace each faculty computer every three to four years so that no faculty member will be constrained by obsolete technology. Ways to expand service to meet staff and other campus computing needs are being studied.
Discussion is on-going regarding sustainable funding models and scope.
While CMS and SWP are separate initiatives, priorities for CMS have shaped initial installations and upgrades. Our goals are to adhere to campus computing standards, insure you will be purchasing equipment which can be effectively supported, take advantage of volume pricing, and make ordering easy for you. Because Adobe Acrobat Reader software is already installed on your Faculty Workstation, it will automatically start when you click on any of the PDF file links. For more information on Adobe Acrobat Reader and other available software, please check out the Cal Poly Help Desk's Software Distribution web site.