One-to-One Laptop Computers Starting 2010-2011

Dear UCA Family,

We are excited to announce our ‘One-to-One’ laptop program for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year!

One of our greatest goals for UCA students is for them to stay on the cutting-edge of technology and become well-prepared for future advancements.  We are dedicated, not only to teaching technology, but to help students learn how to apply technology appropriately and with integrity.  Below, you will find some helpful information about our ‘One-to-One’ laptop program.

Benefits:

• Quality, portable laptops
• Safe access to current technology
• Necessary software packages provided
• Enhanced classroom environments
• Research tools available through EBSCO and Bible study databases
• Greater network security for student data
• Four years of use = $1.00 purchase

Specs:  (of the proposed laptop)

• Lenovo business-class laptop
• 15.4” Widescreen Display
• Intel Core i-Series Processor
• 2 GB Ram
• DVD+/-RW Drive
• 250 GB Hard Drive or better
• Windows 7 Professional

Q & A

Q: Will the student be able to have his/her own software on the laptop?

A: Yes. Students will be able to have their own software on the laptop as long as the software is licensed appropriately and meets the Media Use Policy.  The UCA IT department will help students install new software on the laptop.

Q: Will the student still be able to bring his/her own computer?

A: UCA will provide a laptop for every student.  However, if a student feels he/she would like to bring a different computer, it is allowed only with a dean’s permission. The computer will be stored in a secure locker and may be used in a designated room.

Q: Will UCA’s Internet be able to handle a load of 250+ laptops on campus?

A: Yes.  Beginning this summer, UCA will be moving to a faster internet connection that will provide 100 Mbps bandwidth.

Q: Will the USB ports on the laptop be turned off?

A: No.  The USB ports will be available to the students on their laptops.

Q: Will these laptop computers perform well?

A: Yes. The laptop computers UCA will have are high quality, high performing laptops that should be able to follow the students through UCA and continue with them through college.

Q: Are there going to be any additional costs to the student for the laptop program?

A: No.  The current $100 technology fee will stay the same.  We do not expect any additional costs.

Q: Could a student keep the laptop following graduation?

A: Yes. A student may choose if he/she would like to buy the laptop after their senior year.  Below is a chart for the cost of purchasing the laptop based on how many years the laptop has been used:

• 1 Year               $750
• 2 Years              $500
• 3 Years              $250
• 4 Years              $1

Q: Who is responsible for theft, loss, or damage incurred by carelessness?

A: The laptops are under warranty from UCA.  The student’s parents and/or legal guardians are responsible for theft, loss, or damage incurred by carelessness.  Insurance will be available to the parents or legal guardians if they choose.

Stay tuned for more details of the ‘One-to-One’ laptop program! Further information will be mailed and published on the UCA website (www.ucaa.org/laptops) as it becomes available.

God bless,

Troy Patzer -Principal

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