Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty Handbook

Student computing skills

Incoming students to Miami University are expected to demonstrate minimum proficiencies with a personal computer and basic software programs. These minimum proficiencies include:

Internet
The ability to use the Internet to find and retrieve information including:

• locating an Internet site given a URL
• navigating between information sources
• doing basic searches using a major Internet search service
• submitting information via online forms

E-mail
The ability to use electronic mail as a form of communication including:

• sending an e-mail when given an email address
• responding to an e-mail
• sending e-mail to a group of individuals
• sending and receiving attachments as part of an e-mail

Word Processing
The ability to use a word processing program to create and edit documents including:

• creating a new document
• editing an existing document
• changing the format of text
• changing margins, page orientation, and other elements of page layout

File Management
The ability to use an operating system including:

• copying or moving a file to or from removable media
• finding files or folders on a local hard drive
• creating a sub-directory (folder)

Self Assessment
To take a personal, on-line self-assessment:

• Go to http://www.muohio.edu/mymiami
• Click the Training link
• Click the Students Ð Assess Your Computer Skills link

Resources
Miami University provides various resources to assist in gaining these skills:

• BTE181 Computers and Business
• CIT101 Computing Skills: Getting Started
• CIT101 Computing Skills: Using the Internet
• CIT154 Personal Computer Concepts & Applications
• CSA151 Computers, Computer Science & Society
• School of Business Tutorials http://www.sba.muohio.edu/sbatech/skillsexam/skillsmaterial.htm
• SkillPort Online Training at www.muohio.edu/training
• Miami Middletown Computer Center Workshops

Miami University Middletown is committed to assisting students in acquiring these skills. For assistance or direction in gaining these skills, please contact the Miami University Middletown Computer Center Help Desk at 727-3356.