UC Davis conclusion that although student ownership was increasing, computing lab usage continued to increase as well. U. Florida Computer and Software Requirement for Summer 1998. The University provides many different computing experiences for students in computing clusters supported by central and local units. This summit will provide an opportunity for communication and the exchange of information, as well as the opportunity to share and develop innovative solutions and recommend campus baseline standards for student computing resources. Strategic Assumptions Student access to IT and information resources is critical to the learning process at UB as well as to success in the work force after graduation.
Many institutional initiatives rely on universal student access and support to succeed.
Institutions need to decide how to provide universal access to instructional technology by the diverse range of students. All students must have easy access to a full suite of information technology services. Objectives Increase information sharing and exchange of solutions and plans for student computing clusters by campus stakeholders. Form a cross-university advisory group or team that will make recommendations to the IT steering committee on strategies to increase student access to computing. Assess models and best practices of other institutions on issues such as Required student ownership or leasing of computers to get the institution out of the equipment replacement business for general purpose computing labs.