The original focus was on using minicomputers in education. By the late 1970’s, as personal computers became available and easier to use, meetings were dominated by presentations on how faculty were using these relatively inexpensive devices in their science labs and classrooms. This pioneering work by a group of far-sighted individuals thrust the Consortium colleges to the forefront of computer-enhanced instruction.

Over the past several years, Consortium colleges asked us to promote instruction of faculty and staff on computer use.

Now, as technology has become widely adopted in our colleges, the question becomes, ‘How do we use what we have to improve student learning?’ This question will be the focus of our meetings as we move forward into our fourth decade.