In the spring of 1997, a committee appointed by Provost Rogers met to discuss information technology projects for Clemson. Dr. Melsheimer, CES Associate Dean for Undergraduate Instruction, immediately formed a pilot laptop program committee and this committee submitted a proposal to Provost Rogers in August of 1997. The program committee has continued to meet during the spring semester of 1998.
Issues discussed include the following.
Courses to be offered. Recruitment of faculty. Dorm room requirements. Program Manager and support staff. Faculty and student laptop orientation.