In 1992, a group comprised of faculty, information technology, and library representatives issued a Statement on Computers in Teaching and Learning that proposed technology competency goals for every Loyola graduate and identified priority actions that would create an environment wherein these goals could be achieved. This statement,with its focus on using technology to enrich students' learning experiences and preparing them for their post-graduate lives, has to a large degree framed technology development at Loyola over the past nine years. To assist students in identifying individual strengths and weaknesses, all freshmen are given a computer competency questionnaire which they are encouraged to complete and use as a private checklist of what they know and what they need to know about using computers. The questions address basic skills and provide pointers to specific support resources that will help students build their computer competency. Yes, course reserves are available online via the Web site.
All faculty have access to a networked computer.
A computer replacement program makes it possible for each full-time tenured faculty member to receive a new computer at least every 4 years. Although we do not gather data on individual e-mail use, it can be surmised that most, if not all, faculty use electronic mail regularly.