Then in the summer of 1993, a student staff was formed. Working on the newsletter gave students an extra opportunity to use their English and meet other people, including Americans. The ELI expanded into having a computer lab. According to Aaron, the first audio-visual coordinator, work on the First lab in room 10 of Trimble Hall began in January 1993 and work on the second began in January 1994. Aaron worked hard to make the computer lab what it is today.
Students have e-mail, access to the Internet, many programs to use, etc.
Bill Sanchez, Aaron's successor, has continued to improve the ELI computer lab. It was and still is the responsibility of the coordinators to oversee the classes in their skill area, the skills taught, the materials used, and the teachers teaching that skill. The coordinators have proven to be a valuable asset to the program and to the students. The early 1990's also saw the ELI branch into two different areas. This program is for those international students who will be teaching assistants.