The library also houses numerous catalog computer terminals, which access community library holdings as well as those of Steen, the LINC center which provides about 130 computers for both undergraduate and graduate student use and a MAC LINC equipped with 30 additional stations. Study carrels are available for use by graduate students. Graduate students may have offices in academic buildings. Computerization of the campus continues to increase. This system also serves as an ISP to the faculty and students for Internet access and on-line database searches.
Most faculty members have microcomputers in their offices and are connected for E-mail use.
Several of the departments offer computer labs for graduate students and in some cases have their graduate students provided with individual computers. Lecture supplementation with video and digital technology is also increasing. The new Biotechnology Master's Program has provided a great lift within this field for the University. Administratively, all departments are chaired by a faculty member usually supported by one or more program coordinators and office staff, sometimes including a technology specialist. However, a number of deficiencies were noted across campus.