A large percentage of Austin Peay graduates need to move from Clarksville to find the kind of well-paying jobs they want. Increase work study opportunities. Implement a higher wage scale for campus jobs that encompass research and educational experiences and require advanced skills. Expand cooperative program in business services. Increasing use of technology encompasses issues of customer service, administrative management, training, financing, and culture.
Technology encompasses diverse equipment for academic fields and administrative offices.
It is not just computers. Both hardware and software need to be upgraded on a regular basis. New technology requires support staff. All students and units on campus must have minimal capabilities for Internet access, E-mail, etc. Treat technology as an expendable resource, an operating rather than a capital expense.