McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Above: Marty Derouen, a sophomore electrical engineering major, applies class instruction and study to complete required assignments. (Photo by G. Edwards) Michael Howard, a freshman accounting maior, utilizes the computer hardware in the library com- puting center. (Photo by G. Edwards) Far left: Students enrolled in computer-related courses make use of the university computer sys- tem through the terminal hookups in the comput- ing center. (Photo by G. Edwards) Computer Center 187

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The University Computer Center utilizes advanced equipment for the difficult task of Keeping the Red Tape Organized The McNeese State University Aca- demic Computer Center boasts state-of- the-art equipment. The Center, located in Kirkman Hall, is responsible for interfacing between the academic users and the central system. The Academic Center controls an IBM 3776 RJE station for batch work, an IBM System 34 for interactive work in pass- through mode and also for batch work, besides numerous terminals directly at- tached to the central computer. There are three operating systems for academic use; one for faculty, one for students, and one especially for engineering students. The computer system accepts all pro- gramming languages, while offering full screen editing. Other features include built-in statistical processing and built-in text processing, called script. There are 186 Academics about 2,200 users of the computer facili- ties; consisting of about 1,900 students and about 300 faculty members. Our computer system is divided into clusters, a group of terminals with a print- er. Clusters for student use are located in the Engineering and Technology building, Kirkman Hall, the new Ranch, and the Fra- zar Library. Additional clusters in Kauf- man Hall and in the new Business Eco- nomic Center are planned. A proposal has been made to provide telephone connections from the McNeese Computer Center to users in their own homes or dorm room. However, for now the McNeese Academic Comput- er System is open for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Special arrangements can be made by speaking with the faculty member in charge of the specific clusters.

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David Chestnut, research technician with the CA- LECO Project, extracts water samples from Con- traband Bayou for use in testing procedures of water pollution. (Photo by S. Levy) Margaret Walther, research assistant, records data determined from water samples. (Photo by S. Levy) 188 Academics