To succeed in college and in the community, students need to be familiar with and capable of using computers and computer software. Both upper division college work and the requirements of the workplace demand such skills. Many OCCC faculty will require students to access class materials on the Internet and use a word processor, e-mail and databases as part of regular course activities.
Students need to determine which computer skills are appropriate to their areas of study and take positive steps to acquire and use them early. To facilitate appropriate student access to computers and computer software, the college provides classrooms, labs, course work, and library access where students can learn about and use these tools.
Students should contact their instructors, advisors, or the campus library, to find out what computer resources are available and when they can be accessed. Advisors and faculty can assist students in choosing appropriate courses to help them achieve computer proficiency.