However, due to budget constraints and escalating demand there has been a lot of discussion concerning the future of computer rooms. However, the demand for the computer rooms has continually increased to the point where faculty and students are complaining that they cannot get the access they need. The first step is to identify the campus' computer needs. It is important to note that computer needs are changing due to the rapid evolution of technology, so this document will need to be revisited every few years. Network access Printing access Access to class software Access to specialized hardware and software General productivity software Second, the various means to deliver computer access need to be identified.
Analysis shows there are many options.
The following is a list of the most common means to deliver computer access, listed in rough order of cost to the University. The third step is to determine the most cost effective way to meet the campus' computer needs. All computer access needs can be met by the most expensive option, computer classrooms. However, there is neither enough money nor space on campus to build the required number of rooms. Therefore, this is obviously not the most cost effective solution.