Tablet PC Policy for veterinary students at Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
All incoming freshmen receive a Tablet PC with particular hardware and software specifications that have been selected by the computer and technology support (CaTS) service group and endorsed by the faculty and Associate Dean for Academic Programs to best serve the needs of the students and faculty.
Each TabletPC includes classroom management software that allows instructors to take attendance, view the TabletPC screen, and limit student access to resources and information during class. Therefore, all students are expected to have their TabletPCs and be logged into the CVM network during each class session. This software is used at the discretion of the instructor only during the instructor’s class period. Students found attempting to bypass the software for its intended purpose will be subject to review by the Student Board of Ethical Behavior. Policy Acknowledgement Form
Students will pay a technology fee/semester for 4 years that pays for the hardware, software, digital notes, and computer support for 4 years.
The Tablet PCs remain the property of the CVM until the students complete the program and all technology fees are paid.
No other laptop or Tablet PCs will be serviced by the CaTS group.
Students that opt for other PCs will be responsible for their own service, the purchase of the notes and Tablet PC ($400/semester technology fee), and purchase price of the software.
Students that are dismissed from the CVM will return their Tablet PC to CaTS.
Students that leave the CVM program will be required to turn in their Tablet PC.
All students that return to the CVM curriculum will receive an updated Tablet PC and will be required to pay the technology fee.