The old computers are moved to a holding area to make space for the new computers. Monitors, CPU's, keyboards, and a host of peripherals are carefully unpacked. Fifty-five boxes of new equipment begin to arrive. NSI Consultants provide on-site services to set up the new system. Computer instructor Kathy Bowen becomes familiar with the new computers.
Students eagerly explore the capabilities of the new computers.
1 Step one Planning In December of 1996, the Board of Trustees for the Ardmore Higher Education Center Program adopted a Technology Plan with the goal of achievement by the year 2000. 2 Step Two Selection Grants from the Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation and the Noble Foundation made the project a reality. A reassessment of initial plans and costs was conducted. Changes in technology since the adoption of the Technology Plan were analyzed. Discussions with computer faculty and department heads took place.