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Web pages. Spread sheets. Molecular modeling. Mathematics. These computer tenns are not simply computer-related words of the future, but are currently incorporated into numerous classrooms at WMC. Academics have always been the most important issue at this private liberal arts college. The faculty and staff desire WMC students to gain a wealth of knowledge to aid them in their future endeavors. As the twenty- first century approaches, the WMC professors realize the need for students to develop an in depth comprehension of technology as well as other academic pursuits. From biology majors to history majors students all over campus are rapidly becoming familiar with computer programs. In Environmental Health and Botany, Dr. Esther tglich requires that a completed web page be a part of the students final grade. These students apply their new found knowledge on biological topics and create a technologically advanced presentation of the material. Furthermore rather than having to write an extensive paper history majors in the sophomores seminar class are encouraged to create a web page. These students are supportive of the change because they feel that while they are still learning the same amount of information they are gaining valuable computer skills at the same time. In chemistry classes students are instructed to complete several molecular modeling experiments in the Lewis computer lab. Also all of the calculus have changed their curriculum. At WMC students and faculty understand that academic advancement is of the utmost importance. In order to prepare students for the future, the WMC community understands the necessity of integrating technology into everyday instructions. Junior Allison Silverblatt and sophomores Counney Rcsenthal and'Tara Mazzatakeabreak from work during their internship. They posed with X-ray technologist Reggie Hines. 31