Two major phases of student training are planned. A major problem facing many colleges and universities is the lack of timely technical support for faculty, staff, and students. Floyd and Clayton are faced with a similar problem as they scale up rapidly from a few hundred computers to several thousand computers that need support. Another scale-up problem relates to the network. Both colleges are working hard to bring their networks up to a level that can accommodate the anticipated large increase in traffic.
Physical space is an issue on several counts.
Temporary space will be required during Fall Quarter to store several thousand computers and ready them for distribution to the students. Similarly, space will be required at the end of each academic term to store the hundreds of computers returned by departing stu dents. These computers will be checked, cleaned, and refurbished as needed prior to being issued to incoming students. Temporary, secure space may be required as a convenience to students who will be on campus for the day and wish to stow their computers during lunch or other social or athletic activities. Finally, space in classrooms must be renovated to provide network connections and to provide adequate desk space for the laptops.