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Comparable Schools' Computers Grades:
Quick StatsWireless Network?
Yes - Most areas of campus, including residence halls
24-Hour Labs?
Yes - Loomis, Mathias, and Slocum each has a 24-hour lab
College Prowler Take
CC has done a fairly good job of keeping up with the technological revolution that has swept the world in the past decade. Most noticeably, the professors at CC have recently become quite tech savvy. In addition to using e-mail as a principal source of communication with their educators, students can expect to do a portion of their homework online in the form of e-journals, nightly reflection papers, and Powerpoint presentations. As a result, students can also expect to spend a good chunk of their time in one of the computer labs. Fortunately, CC has put a genuine effort into keeping its electronic resources updated, and more importantly, numerous. Each of the three large residence halls has a computer lab with at least five computers. In addition, all academic buildings are equipped with labs for research and paper writing. Generally, students have little trouble finding an open computer. However, the block plan creates a situation in which chunks of the student body have assignments due on the same day. On nights like these, it’s a good idea to find a computer early and guard it with your life. Most likely, there’s another open computer somewhere on campus, but it may take a little searching to find. Recently, CC took the next big step forward in keeping up with modern technology by adding a wireless Ethernet system. This means that any student, faculty member, or administrator can sign on to the school’s system from a laptop anywhere on campus without the hassle of wires or modems. This advancement promises to make computer use easier and more widespread for those who can afford to upgrade their laptops with a wireless card.
Students Speak Out
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As long as you’re willing to look...
As long as you’re willing to look a little bit, there’s always a computer available somewhere close to where you are. |
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The computer labs are great for...
The computer labs are great for quick access to the Internet or for research. However, for the best results bring your own computer. The labs tend to get crowded, especially near the end of the block and on Sundays, because papers are always due around those times. |
Anonymous says:  |
The computer network is...
The computer network is up-to-date. There are usually computers available in the labs, but that’s because most students here bring their own laptop or desktop. |
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Computer resources on campus are...
Computer resources on campus are excellent. Students don’t have to bring a computer, but they’re quite helpful. Labs are usually crowded, but hardly ever get completely full. |
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Sometimes the computer labs get...
Sometimes the computer labs get really crowded, especially later at night. You never have to go far to find an open one, though. |
FactsDiscounted Software
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Corel Painter, Final Draft, Mathematica, MatLab, Microsoft Office, MindManager, SPSS, Windows 7
Free Software
Norton AntiVirus
Did You Know?CC has added wireless capability to its on-campus computer network.
There are over 940 wired network connections available to students on campus.
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