Telnet CollegeVersion 2.0

UPGRADE FOR THE NEW M

ILLENIUM

“Information technology is an integral and

indispensable component of education and research

in the 21st century.”

Where are we?

Institutional Characteristics

Mission Statement Vision Statement Academically sound Increased diversity Historic Facilities

We are REACTIVE

Faculty/Staff Characteristics

Collaborative environment—Academia versus Student Affairs

Accommodation of technology—faculty and staff did not grow up with it

Traditional Programming Technology has neither been embraced

nor rejected We are REACTIVE; we simply are not

keeping up with our students

Student Characteristics

“Traditional student” is anything but!

Assimilation—of technology, resistance is futile! Students have grown up with it in their daily lives.

We must be PROACTIVE

The Millenials/Net-Generation—10 Themes

emotional and intellectual openness inclusion fierce independence free expression and strong views innovation preoccupation with maturity investigation immediacy sensitivity to corporate interest authentication and trust

Transition from

Millennial students learn differently The academy is traditionally designed

and manipulated by faculty Bring student into the equation—

assimilate technology into the student development model, use as a tool to ENHANCE rather than IMPEDE

Faculty-centeredto Student-centered

Task Force: Objectives •Will develop policy and programming to deal with the impact of technology on campus

•Develop and enforce a strategic plan based on the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for the future.

•Utilize findings of Assessment Committee to guide planning and implement suggestions of other committees

•Evaluate the proposed programs/ideas to fit with the mission and core values of the institution

Task Force

Issues Committees report to the Task Force—Task Force provides a basic setup for each committee and has identified vital issues that must be addressed.

Members include: Dean of Student Life; Director of Computer Services; 2 Students; 2 Faculty; Legal Counsel; Community Representative; Alumni Representative; Parent Representative

Issues Committees

Assessment Digital Divide Web-based Student Services Building Community Online Harassment Dealing with Technology Savvy Parents Staffing Distance Learning

AssessmentWhy it’s an issue

“Providing baseline data so that student programs and policies can respond appropriately to students’ needs”

Points to key components that must be modified in order to achieve specific goals

Assessment

“Assessment is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs undertaken for the purpose of improving student learning and development.”

AssessmentAstin: 3 Parts to Assessing Student

Learning1) Beginning knowledge, skills, and

experiences2) Experiences which enhance

learning and development 3) Outcomes

Assessment

Purpose: “Understand how educational programs are working (or will work) and determine whether they are contributing to student growth and development”

Assessment

Must consider Telnet College’s

Values Goals Vision Mission

 

Assessment Design and implement a thoughtful

approach to assessment planning Invite other members of the college

community (faculty, students, professional staff, alumni, employers, and community members) to assist in assessment

Assist outside members to see the value of assessment and recognize them for contributions

 

Assessment What Needs to Be Done

Evaluate the campus community’s ability to utilize multimedia

Assess the committees’ proposed programs and recommendations in regards to the potential for student learning and development

Assessment What Needs to Be Done

Examine the attitudes of the campus community towards the proposed move towards multimedia

Examine the current status of the campus in regards to the current technology provided, as well as limitations of the older buildings

Research various campuses that are similar to determine the technology offered

Digital DivideWhy it’s an issue

Haves versus Have-Nots—while technology is largely “-ism” free, a disparity in technological access

54% of Americans are online, the majority in middle and upper class levels

Web use is growing among underprivileged groups—increasing by 25% per month in households below poverty level!

Students who have computers in their secondary schools are more likely to be technologically savvy

Digital DivideWhat needs to be done

Investigate and propose computer lab expansions

Expand grant writing proposals for assistive technology for students with identified disabilities

Add e-learning basics to freshman orientation classes

Develop partnerships with local schools to enhance e-learning at that level

Work with foundation to raise funds for computer scholarships

Web-based Student Services

Why it’s an issue Students are demanding easy, real

time access to their information Immediacy is strong theme with

our students Interest in “Virtual Campus” Budget

Web-based Student Services What needs to be done Research compatible, developer- and

student-friendly web clients and select best fit for web student information system

Begin initial investigation into technology for virtual campus tours, chat clients, and interactive web components for various student affairs areas

Web-based Student Services

What needs to be done Determine timeline for installation

and testing of web SIS Collaborate with Assessment

Committee to develop Electronic Communications Policies and Procedures

Goal—Live with web registration within 6 months

Building CommunityWhy It’s an Issue

Undergraduates are spending a large amount of time in chat rooms, downloading music, etc. Undergraduates are withdrawing to their rooms and disconnecting themselves from the campus

Integrating students into campus community influences academic success, because involved students tend to perform better academically

Schlossberg stipulates the necessity of Marginality & Mattering:– Creating an environment, via building a community,

in which students feel as though they matter will reduce withdrawal and feelings of marginality

Building Community What needs to be done

Residence Life Residential learning communities may be a good

way to integrate students into the broader campus community and therefore impact academic performance

Pascarella (1985) found that college residence has an indirect influence on students’ academic self-confidence

In a study of non-classroom experiences, Twale and Sanders (1999) found that time discussing current issues with peers outside of the class was the only non-classroom variable that significantly influenced critical thinking

Building Community What needs to be done

Design residence life programs around areas that involve technology and appeal to students

Teach Web Design in the residence halls Facilitate interactive discussions around

cable television programs such as MTV’s Real World and Flipped

Building Community What needs to be done

Admissions & Orientation Engage active involvement from members of campus

clubs/organizations during the entire Week of Welcome for new students; representatives from each campus club/organization present at Week of Welcome activities and events

Foster Involvement Early Conclude Week of Welcome activities with a Campus

Clubs & Organizations fair

Building Community What needs to be done

First Year Orientation Class Design semester long first-year orientation classes that

will increase students’ active involvement on campus First Year Orientation programs can include the

requirement of students participating in at least one program or activity from:– Fine Arts– Social Science– Residence Life– Intramural Sports/Recreational Activity– Student clubs/organizations– Healthy Lifestyles/Health Education

Online HarassmentWhy It’s an Issue

As the use of technology increases so does the possibility of harassing emails, websites, computer fraud, computer viruses, and spamming

There are few policies in the Student Conduct Code for such offenses

Online HarassmentWhat needs to be done

Review and establish a policy for potential technology issues such as, harassing emails, computer viruses, computer fraud, defamatory websites, etc.

Dealing With Tech Savvy Parents Why it’s an issue

Parents of the millennial student are more involved with their students lives

Increased contact with parents with regards to their child’s needs at the institution

The increased time spent dealing with emails and other forms of media are substantial amounts of time out of the workday

Dealing With Tech Savvy ParentsWhat needs to be done

Provide a space on each department’s web site for “parents”

Departments should make a list of their own questions that are most frequently asked of their department

Place these questions on their web site for the department

All departments should utilize this format both with in academia and student affairs

Ask the Parents’ Association of Telnet College to provide support and recommendations to departments

Staffing IssuesWhy it’s an issue

“Now with the information explosion faculty, staff and administrators must

also be technically skilled in integrating information into the curriculum, possess the ‘techno’ skills needed to secure the information, and skilled in addressing technophobia and the various learning

styles of today’s learners.”

Staffing IssuesWhy it’s an issue

“Many faculty, staff and professionals feel threatened by technology and fear losing their role as possessor and purveyor of knowledge.”

Concerns that the applicants pool many not hold the same technology values and knowledge as the population they may serve

Staffing IssuesWhat needs to be done

Identifying and recruiting technology savvy faculty, administration and staff

Developing the necessary technology skills with current employees through professional development

Educate faculty, staff and professionals on the benefits to student learning and development through the use of multimedia

Staffing IssuesWhat needs to be done

Educate the faculty, staff, and administration on the vision of the task force and the technological strategic plan

Allow outside training opportunities for faculty, staff and professionals

Distance Learning Why it’s an issue

As students knowledge of technology increases so should that of the campus community

Creates a broader base class schedule and arrangement

Definite enhancer of the institution, its mission and its service to students

Distance Learning What needs to be done

Define which classes are web friendly Establish a relationship with local areas to

fulfill the onsite location Work in collaboration with the Continuing

Education Office as well as Alumni Relations to provide a solid group for development of services

Develop online Admissions Applications Explore membership in distance learning

association Provide on-line advisement counselor

Implementation of Recommendations

Assessment Committee will review recommendations of other committees and present findings to Task Force

If necessary, Task Force will obtain higher level approval for projects

Task Force will set up timeline for implementation of short and long term goals

Outcomes and EvaluationSo What?

Successfully incorporate technology into all aspects of our campus community

Encourage student development through the perception that technology can ENHANCE rather than IMPEDE

Task Force will develop assessment tools based on student development theory to evaluate student learning and development

Thank You!