Non-participants expressed there should be options as to whether to own a laptop, desktop, or neither. Non-participants were very concerned that the increase in tuition is to fund the laptop project of which they were not a part. Some suggested that the College should have businesses donate computers and raise tuition as last resort. Participants said that if tuition includes costs for laptops, they should have ownership to the laptops. Hardware and Software.
Participants are very specific in terms of the changes in hardware and software.
Both groups think that refreshing every two years is a good idea. Karen commented about characteristics of Generation Y and their expectations. Sue commented on how we need to respond to students about the tuition increase and make them aware it is not just for the laptops that will be required by freshmen in 2001. The top concern of the students is the accessibility of the internet. Previous studies and informal conversations with faculty and staff also suggest that this is a critical issue needed to be resolved as soon as possible.