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4 Western Carolinian February 9, 1995 News The Information Superhighway is coming...Are you ready? James Gray StaffReporter "Would it not be convenient to do homework without ever leaving your room?" asked Robert Anders, Director of the WCU Computer Center, as he began telling me about fiber optics coming to WCU. By the end of the next academic year this revolutionary telecommunications technology will tie all the dormitories and academic buildings on campus into the local area network. More realistically, folks, you will have to leave your room and go to the library, but not as often because fiber optic lines will allow access to all computer resources on campus including the TOPCAT, lnfotrac, and other databases. Not only will fiber optic lines tie each dorm room into the local area network, they will also allow quicker access to the rest of the world via Internet. Anders explained that fiber optic lines can transfer a greater volume of information at a faster rate than traditional modems. The maximum rate of transfer possible with a modem is 14,400 baud (the rate of information flow in computers), while the rate for a fiber optic line can be as high as 100 million baud. This tremendous difference is a result of two factors: first, fiber optic lines are solid and made from either plastic or glass, while modem lines are stranded metallic telephone wire. Second, modems send small electrical impulses while fiber optic networks transmit light beams, which meet less resistance. There are also plans to allow off- campus students access to the local irea network with fiber optic lines. Lines that will go to off-campus locations will have a 56 thousand baud capacity. "We hope to have a method for off-campus students (to gain access)," Anders said. "And they must validate who they say they are." It is the Computer Center's responsibility to run fiber optic lines to every building. However, it will be up to the Housing Office to tie each individual dorm room into the main line in each building. Anders said he thought it would be best to put two outlets in each room. Another advantage of the new fiber optics system is that it will take some of the pressure off the computer labs around campus. Students who have enough computer knowledge not to need monitor assistance can do work in the convenience of their own rooms without giving up access to the software within M laboratory computers. Dr. Kathleen Wright, of the Department of Communications and Theatre Arts, said that she thinks this new technology will make her job easier and give teachers a chance to be more effective. "We'll be fortunate because it will give us more time to spend on actual learning in the classroom," Wright said. Wright went on to say that she looks forward to the day when she doesn't have to photocopy assignments and spend class time handing thorn out and going over them. She says it will be easier on everyone when all teachers have to do is tell you to get your assignment off the local area network. Dr. Lynn Heinrichs of the Dm puter Information Systems Department also spoke enthusiastically about fiber optics. "I already put some of my assign ments on the local area network," Heinrichs said. "Fiber optics will make this easier among all distiplil "The best thing is that it will make the overall communication pro* i easier," she added. "(And) for mc as an instructor it opens-up more opportunities for interaction between me and my students." llKO member "Going the Extra Mile" for Charity They're not just sight-seeing. This summer, Hines Trulock, a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Western Carolina, will be doing something quite different from the average college student. He's "going the extra mile" for people with disabilities. And he'll be going the 3,500 "extra miles" on his bicycle! On June 11, Hines will be meeting 49 other students from universities all across the country and embarking on a 63 day "Journey of Hope." The team members are all members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and are joining forces to pave the road for a better underhand ng IZTrT" of people who are disabled. g Y ndm8' From San Francisco, CA to Charleston, SC, the Journey of Hope team will be cycling from city to city bringing the message of PUSH America Kapp,pWFratemitywilhthetat^ Xmzzir'™^™ needs of people with disabilities across the U.S. for more than 17 years. Since its founding, PUSH America has received more than $3 million raised by the collegiate members of Pi Kappa Phi. Hines, whose hometown is Climax, GA, and the rest of the PUSH America team will be providing dozens of presentations on campuses and in communities helping others understand the issues facing those with disabilities. After cycling an average of 75 miles each day, the team will take part in many presentations and special events, often meeting with those for whom they're riding. In addition to raising awareness, the Journey of Hope will raise more than $300,000 for future educational projects and programs. Much of this money is raised by the team members Hines and the rpcf ~* • of improving the lives of people with disabilities through service, volunteerism, education, and awareness. PUSH America is a private non profit organization that has served the ^^-^ > qualify. .^^^^^^ Anyone interested in »r ■ ExtraMile-bymaktne ? °,ng the donation to PUsTr8ataX ded"ctible of Hines Trulock sh.TriCa °n behalf (704)293-5874 h°Uldcontact him at announced an increase REWARD! Marriott dining servi^T in the reward offered for information \»,a conviction of Person(s) responsible fo ?he'"8 £ the a"est and The theft occurred on Nov. 12-13 1994 1 *ft °f a 2'«00 lb fnnL Appalachian football game. Any n I ' Weeke"d of the Weir/ " shou,d be directed to te&^^^^^l Twelve WCU Professors Nominated for UNC Teaching Excellence Awaij Erin Hogg Staff Reporter Twelve WCU facultymen hers have been nominated fori Excellence in Teaching Aw which has recently been t lished by the UNC system. The Board of Governors' Award for Excellence in 1 was created to recognize outstanding teaching within the UNC system. Each year, oi faculty member from each institution will be selected fori award. In order to be considered the award, nominees musthavl tenure, employment at WCU to seven years, demonstrated 1 excellence in teaching, and be teaching in the current acadeflij yean u/rul The nominees from wuj are as follows: •John Baker, Associate Professor of Mathematics and | Computer Science ^^ • JoAnn Carland, Asso^ Professor of Accounting and Information Systems . .MableCarlyle,Assoaal Professor of Nursing • Bruce Henderson, Fro sor of Psychology J • Hal Herzog, Prof**01 Psychology .J • Scott Higgins, Asso" Professor of Health Science8 I • Sharon Jacques, Ass Professor of Nursing JL • Barbara Lovin, Df^i Head and Associate Pr^Sci, J the Department of Heal» ences Joe Meigs, Prof*** oi Engl'sh Profess of« •Jim Morrow, VroV> Human Services fofj •Jim Nicholl, Prof*80 English AsSiS'| • Christine Stevens,^ tant Professor of HeaK ^^\ Winners of this aWy be honored during a c ^ Friday, April 21, in CMP North Carolina

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Western Carolina University
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  - Date original: 1995-02-09
  - Date digitized: 2019-11-13
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  - Dimension: 14" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 20 pages
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  - Western Carolina University
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  - WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  - HL_WesternCarolinian_1995-02-09_Vol60_No19
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  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library

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