It focuses on the needs of the learner through instructional activities that are individualized and self-paced. It consists of the Interpreter Training Lab, Graphic Design Lab with 21 Power Macs serving Graphic Design and Photography Programs, the Open Lab with 19 Power Macs serving all instructional programs utilizing computer-assisted instruction, and the Testing Lab with 10 Power Macs. It provides opportunities for all students of SFCC and supports all instructional computing needs. The center is comprised of an open-access lab which houses more than 100 Windows 95 workstations, as well as UNIX from an IBM minicomputer. The center supports computing needs for lecture classes in all subject areas that would benefit from computer use.
Internet applications use the center.
In addition, Courses are offered on the main floor of the center in both Office Technology and Information Systems. Computer Applications Self-paced individual classes in software applications are offered in the center. Offerings include classes in introductory Office, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage, PowerPoint and HTML . Many of these courses are variable credit from one up to five credits. Students should enroll at the beginning of a quarter, but may enroll up to the last three weeks of the quarter.