All computers on campus are directly connected to the campus ethernet network. Both libraries have public access computing facilities and many of the academic departments have special-purpose computing labs. In this computing-intensive environment, computers are employed in coursework, in the classroom, in the laboratory, and for students' independent work. Students gain substantial experience in applying computing to the problems of particular disciplines in departments as diverse as Art, Astronomy, Business Administration, Chemistry, Classics, Government, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology. Through the DIS students can examine progress toward their degree, and check their grades and other personal information.
Faculty can manage their class rosters, guide advisees, and submit grades.
Additionally, the College Curriculum Server acts as a repository for materials for all courses, and the recent addition of a web-based course management system will further integrate desktop computer use and the campus network in the instructional process. A fiberoptic network links all of the academic buildings on campus, as well as the residence halls. All students, faculty, and administrators are able to communicate electronically with one another and with the outside world. Also available on the campus network are several Digital Alpha computers, including an Alphaserver 2100 dedicated to academic computing. The academic Alpha provides resources for programming in a variety of computer languages, as well as for statistical analysis.