Basic Computer Skills for College Success

In today's rapidly changing society, it is more important than ever for citizens to understand the technology and information around them.  Illinois Valley Community College believes that this knowledge and skill set is of primary concern to our faculty, staff and students.  The Basic Computer Skills Inventory (BCSI) is our way of preparing students to meet the foundational level of computer literacy here at IVCC.

Over the past two years faculty, staff and students have worked to identify the foundational computer literacy skills that our students need to be successful on the first day of class: Computer Concepts, Electronic Mail, File Management, Internet, Keyboarding, PowerPoint, Word processing. The Basic Computer Skills Inventory will ensure students meet the minimum computer expectations at IVCC.   All first-time full-time students and part-time students taking other placement tests will complete the inventory. Students exempt from placement tests due to ACT scores are required to take the BCSI.

Students will have one hour to complete the inventory; those scoring below 75% will be strongly encouraged to enroll in CSP-1206, Computer Skills for College Success. The inventory will identify the specific needs of each student and the one credit hour open lab or blended course will be tailored to each student's training needs.

Students scoring below the 20 words per minute on the keyboarding section are strongly encouraged to enroll in CSP1230, Basic Keyboarding.