Mandatory ownership of laptops and handheld devices

Policy Statement

Mandatory student ownership of laptops and hand held devices must serve as an indispensable and valued asset to the educational experience of the student.  Therefore, adequate and appropriate utilization of the device must be incorporated into the curriculum.  Associated costs of these technologies should be eligible for inclusion into the student cost of attendance.  Minimum standards are defined as requisite for the actual device(s).

A Program chair will recommend to a Dean that the device(s) are required for the most effective delivery of the curriculum and learning outcomes of the students.  The Dean may submit a proposal to the Vice President for Instruction for consideration.  The proposal will be distributed to the Vice President for Information Technology and Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services.  To ensure inclusion in the student cost of attendance, proposed requirements for devices must be approved by the Provost by the end of the preceding year’s term for the anticipated term the requirement will take effect.  A recommendation will be made to the Provost for final approval

All academic degree programs are eligible.

Reason for Policy

The Medical College of Georgia recognizes that the use of laptops and hand held devices may serve as an indispensable asset to the didactic and clinical education of the student.  The hand held devices must be of a consistent minimum standard for the educational applications to be supported by the devices.  Associated costs of these devices should be eligible for inclusion into the student’s cost of attendance and meet the compliance standards for which the institution is accountable.

Entities Affected By This Policy

All schools of the Medical College of Georgia are affected by this policy.

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