Bemidji State University has received funding through the IBM Partners in Education program that will allow the BSU Business Department to upgrade the computers and software used within its curriculum. The ethernet-ready hardware will be located in Decker Hall and will support 30 workstations for classroom instruction and student work. The Partners in Education program was initiated by IBM to encourage interaction between the computer industry, businesses and higher education.
Tentative plans call for several workshops and training sessions for the users' group.
Bemidji State graduates will be able to step directly into the work force with minimal technical adjustments. The business community will have a resource for capable employees as well as for continued training in the field.