UNC-CH Information Technology Services

Carolina Computing Initiative (CCI) 2005

As part of the university’s coordinated technology plan, the Carolina Computing Initiative (CCI) aims to ensure that Carolina students, faculty, and staff have easy access to high-quality and affordable technology and can use it effectively. At the center of the initiative is the requirement that all undergraduates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill own laptop computers that meet University specifications. This month CCI launched its seventh year of coordinated efforts with vendors and other campus organizations to distribute students’ technology supplies as part of their attendance at CTOPS (Carolina Testing & Orientation Program Sessions) and TSOP (Transfer Student Orientation Program).

Each student is guided through the process so that in a matter of minutes, they leave the student union with a brand new laptop that is networked and customized to the Carolina information technology environment.

CCI team members will be distributing student machines throughout the summer in conjunction with orientation programs. ITS welcomes all new Carolina students – Go Heels!