Education isn't what it used to be. If you enrolled in a college or university before 1995, you probably spent untold hours sifting through brochures, printed catalogs, and comparative educational directories. Once you finally selected your school, you stood in long lines at the registrar's office and spent a good half day in class registration.

Colleges and universities have been quick to use the Internet for their own purposes. For starters, almost all colleges and universities have Web sites containing basic marketing information. Sometimes that information goes so far as to include a list of classes, a faculty directory, and other relevant information. Increasingly, post-secondary educational institutions are becoming much more creative with their approach to and use of the Internet.

Some universities already use the Net to provide students with detailed class listings, course syllabi, faculty biographies, and online registration. If anyone ever wants an example of something made better by the Internet, consider college class registration. Today, many universities issue usernames and passwords with the usual student ID card. These user-access codes provide students with high-speed Internet access and the most detailed and instantaneous university information available. ...

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