The way our society gathers and uses information has changed drastically over the past 15 years. In order to ensure that DCCC students are information literate, the faculty librarians and the Computer Information Systems faculty are proposing the following changes to college Competency 9:
Graduates of DCCC should be information literate and use technology skills to meet information needs for their professional, personal, and academic lives. Therefore, graduates should be able to:
1. Select, access, and use appropriate sources for content.
2. Evaluate information for relevancy, currency, and appropriateness.
3. Organize and synthesize information into knowledge.
4. Describe the components of computer hardware and software and their uses.
5. Create and edit reports and presentations using appropriate software.
6. Communicate electronically using methods such as e-mail, forums, and chat rooms.
7. Use the Internet to search for, retrieve, and evaluate information.
8. Understand the concept of databases and data storage.
9. Understand the legal and ethical issues regarding plagiarism and copyright.
If you have any question or concerns about this proposed change, please contact Dr. Karen Rege, Director of Library Services at krege@dccc.edu by April 30th. (mg)