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21st-Century Campus Defined by Access to Technology and the Community, According to CDW-G Study.

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Students, Faculty and IT Staff Find Common Ground on a Vision for the 21st-Century Learning Environment

VERNON HILLS, Ill. -- CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G), a leading source of Information Technology (IT) solutions to educators and governments, today announced the results of its annual 21st-Century Campus Report, which examines the current and future role of technology in higher education. CDW-G surveyed more than 1,000 students, faculty and IT staff members to understand how technology is shaping American campuses and the educational experience.

The 2009 21st-Century Campus Report: Defining the Vision reveals a common view of the 21st-century campus among students, faculty and IT staff. Each group noted that the 21st-century campus is defined by access to information, resources and the community without being hindered by wires or restricted by campus boundaries. Despite their common vision of the 21st-century campus, CDW-G's survey also identified a substantial gap between student and faculty perceptions of technology integration into the educational experience. Approximately 70 percent of faculty said they are satisfied with their technology professional development and use technology in...