About the Internet Resource Center
The Internet Resource Center (IRC) is established by the College of Business. Its primary goal is to serve the computing needs of both the students and faculty within the College of Business. However, access to the IRC’s facility is open to everyone in the university. The IRC commits to the University's core value of excellence. It has frequently hosted various University’s classes and programs, training sessions, etc. For instance, Small Business Development Center Workshops on QuickBook are held annually for small business people in the community.
The IRC currently provides three computer labs and they are located in Garrett Hall 99, 80, and 73. Lab 80 and 73 are often used by faculties who teach courses required hands-on skills with computers and/or access to the Internet. Lab 99 is usually maintained as a public computing area where students can stop by and use a computer at any time. More specific hours of operation in each lab are posted at the beginning of a semester. The list of detailed software and hardware can be viewed under the “Services”. The enhancement of the labs’ hardware and software is performed according to the schedule of University’s Office of Technology and upon the requests of the faculty.
Lab assistants are carefully selected among a number of prospective applicants. Extensive knowledge of computer and experience in various software applications are preferred but not required. To be a successful lab assistant, student workers need to be reliable, trustworthy, and willing to learn. Work experience in the IRC is known to have a positive effect on students' resumes. Several former lab assistants are now making attractive salaries or advancing themselves in master's and doctoral studies.
