In addition to initial costs, computing tools have a life expectancy of three to five years before requiring replacement. The University central administration, not the colleges, schools, and departments, should assume the costs of replacing equipment.
Email is now the preferred mode of communication on university campuses.
It is more efficient and convenient than telephone in many cases and provides an automatic record of the communication. The ability to access the World Wide Web efficiently. Banner access should be quick and easy. Access to national and international resources should be provided. The ability to access printing resources conveniently.