Students next needed to be informed of the recommendations and where to gain the skills in which they were deficient. These competencies were used as a basis for the content of this computer technology resource manual. UW-Stout provides a wide array of computing options. Education and User Services operates a general access laboratory open to all Stout faculty, staff, and students. This laboratory features personal computers equipped with general purpose software.
Academic departments operate additional computer laboratories throughout the campus.
These laboratories offer specialized software and equipment to enhance the various subject matter studied. Access to these laboratories is often restricted to students in an appropriate area of study. In addition to personal computers, Stout provides mainframe computing. The mainframe or VAX computer provides access to the Internet and electronic mail. The VAX computer can be accessed from the general access lab, selected departmental labs, and via modem from a home computer.