Standard VI-4. There must be office support consistent with the type of program, level of scholarly activity, and needs of the faculty members.

C. Briefly describe the level and adequacy of office support. The description should address secretarial support, office equipment, and the total group supported by this equipment and staff.

Our department has one full time permanent secretary. There are also two part-time permanent receptionist positions that provide assistants in various office duties and tasks. In addition there are also 2-3 work-study students who assist the secretary and the receptionists during the fall and spring semesters. All of the staff is supplied with the latest equipment in their offices and at their workstations. The department has two scanners, one laser color printer, two laser black and white printers, a scantron machine, and a fax machine. In each office each faculty member and staff member have their own laser-jet printer. Each computer in the department is networked to the large copier that is shared by other departments in the College of Technology and Computing.