Mediated classrooms and computer labs are only part of the academic technology enhancements in the new Communications Building .

Easy-to-use new web templates encourage creativity and individuality on departmental websites while maintaining consistent structure and navigation.

Over a dozen departments have adopted or are in the process of adopting the new Western web template design.

Hands-on Blackboard workshop provides practice creating quizzes, tests and other assessments. Secure login assures that students see only their own grades.

The newly published guidelines, available online, clarify copyright issues and describe pros and cons for use of a wide variety of source materials.