The Web site is complete with test information, tutorials and sample tests. She said the testing is just to make sure students can complete basic computing skills, rather than the procedures used to perform certain tasks on the computer. It's minimal in that we are not requiring students to do programming. More important, we want you to use these tools to be productive. Dana Dunn, vice provost for academic affairs, said the requirement is necessary.
Computer skills are essential to today's job market.
Students should look up their department. Some programs have required courses where that has never been required before. This test is a means for students in all disciplines to demonstrate they are computer proficient. That is one reason the university's computer use proficiency committee approved the computer literacy requirements suggested to it by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Peterson said that by students possessing these skills, life will be easier on both students and professors.