Hi All,

To update, Apple computers will not be allowed this semester (as you
know), however the issue will be revisited by the administration this
summer.

I conducted a survey of 14 other law schools (available here:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/USFLaw_Apple/files/) and presented it
to members of the administration. 2/3 of schools surveyed allow students
to use Apple computers for exams. In California, this includes Stanford,
Loyola (also users of SecureExam) and all four UCs. (Note: Stanford and
Boalt use the honor system.)

No promises were made by the Dean's office, however I was told that the
administration is open to and interested in allowing Apple computers for
exams next year. Notably, Dean Benhardt and Associate Dean Micon both
support the use of Macs for exams.

One key problem is ensuring that the Mac version of SecureExam will work
with the USF exam server. IT support is also an issue, as Steve left USF
earlier this semester. (Which means that Erica will be flooded with
support problems before exams start this semester -- if you need to ask
her for assistance, I'd recommend doing it sooner rather than later.)

Dean Benhardt plans on updating students as to the status of this issue
before fall semester.

Good luck with exams,
Michael