Personal Computers: Drexel's Experience

Abstract

This paper presents a brief case history and evaluation of Drexel University's experience from fall 1982 through fall 1985 with a policy of requiring each incoming freshman to have access to a personal computer for use in all courses. In the first year following Drexel's decision, representatives of over 70 colleges and universities contacted or visited Drexel to seek additional information on how and why Drexel made this decision. It is hoped that relating some of Drexel's experiences may be of value to other colleges and universities considering similar programs.