With the information superhighway taking the College into the 21st Century at an immeasurable speed, technology has become much more essential in the classroom than a chalkboard or overhead projector.
Technology is an integral part of the lives of students as well as teachers and administrators.
There is no better use for technology in today s world than as an educational tool. The latest in computers, software applications, interactive video, and satellite downlinks and uplinks have broadened the College s ability to educate students, not just in the metropolitan Jackson area, but around the globe. Now, Hinds students include those who log onto the worldwide web, military personnel stationed at bases all across the country, corporate executives who don t have time to travel to a campus, and other adults with busy lives who need flexible class scheduling. The College s new Local Area Network is bringing the most modern communication programs and devices into each classroom and office. However, creating and managing a truly interactive learning college requires constant upgrading and maintenance of current equipment, software, wiring, and other components.