The college is one of only three woman's colleges to make the list. The magazine's survey examined all aspects of a wired campus from network infrastructure to the availability of technology services to the use of e-mail. But the survey focused mainly on the academic benefits of the technology. At Sweet Briar, each dorm room, office and classroom is wired to the campus computer network. Students receive an e-mail account upon arrival and have unrestricted access to create web pages.
Students can hook to the Internet practically anywhere on campus there is a computer.
School officials and students say this access is important not only as a means to attract prospective students but also to train students for the career world. The Internet is a means for us to connect instantly with the world. It gives students access to resources beyond the library. And it also can give them the ability to communicate with people around the world. It also allows professors to incorporate technology into the classroom and course work.