The Information Technologies Department, located on
the third floor of the Academic Building, provides instructional
and administrative data processing and management support
to the entire College.
Academic Labs. Hands-on learning is an essential component
of academic success at Roxbury Community College. Through
a variety of academic and computer labs, Roxbury Community
College students become active learners, engaging in
practice, simulation, and demonstration that enhances
learning in biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and
physiology, nutrition, nursing, computers, CAD, office
practices and procedures, math, English, and English
for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). These labs
(links to labs) which are located in the Academic building,
facilitate independent study, and help prepare students
for advanced education and career opportunities.
Technologies play an important role in learning at
Roxbury Community College. Our labs feature state-of-the
art equipment and materials that enhance learning
and encourage critical and analytical thinking. Our
computer labs are equipped to meet the demands of
today's most widely used software applications. Labs
feature both PC and Macintosh systems and laser printers.
Internet access is available in all computer labs.
A combination of teaching/learning and open-access
lab environments ensure that Roxbury Community College
students have ample opportunity to learn new technology
skills and practice what they have learned.
To be effective and efficient computer lab users,
all Roxbury Community College students must attend
a
computer lab orientation that introduces students
to lab policies, procedures, standards, and a general
overview of our systems' operating environment. In
addition, we encourage students to participate in
conveniently scheduled workshops that introduce office
software packages, the college's standard software
program for word processing, spreadsheet, database,
and presentation applications. Students are encouraged
to attend a variety of training workshops to familiarize
them with basic software concepts. Many students
begin by taking a workshop and discover a new interest
in computers that leads to coursework and/or a program
of study in the computer field. Specialized software
programs are available in selected computer labs
in support of courses as well as for independent
skill development, practice, and review.
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