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University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Student ConsultantsUnleash the Power
Karalee WoodyDirector, Student Access and Computing
&
David CoxDirector, Technology
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Copyright Karalee Woody and David Cox, 2003
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University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Where we are now
• Educational Partnerships and Learning Technologies– expands how the university
works with diverse communities– supports the use of technology
in teaching and learning
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Where we are now
• Student Access & Computing– Previously with central computing– Moved to EPLT in 1999 to provide
UW students access to computing resources while dynamically supporting and enhancing the effective use of those resources
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Organization
Facilities Workstations Visits/Day
3 General Access Computing Labs 546 6,000
5 Computer Classrooms 175 385
4 Libraries 185 2,000
1 Digital Audio Workstation 1 5
1 Web Site NA 2,327
Total 907 10,717
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Organization
Fulltime Staff | Graduate Assistants | Leads | Student Staff
Director
Lab Manager Web ManagerEducational Technology
ManagerLab Manager
5 Leads
Distributed SystemsManager
2 Leads
1 GA
TechnologyDirector
4 Leads
45 Lab Consultants 5 Web Developers
1 Lead
5 Instructors
1 GA
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Organization
SAC Projects
Facilities Programs & Services
Remote Site Labs
General Access Labs
Computer Classrooms
Web Development
Walk-in Workshops
UWired CommunityTechnology Partnerships CSE IPL
Library Terminals
Web Tools
Wireless Support
Online Support
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Funding
Income:
State Budget $789,000
UW Libraries $70,000
UW Computer Science $40,000
Seattle School District $25,000
Total $924,000
Expenditures:
Professional staff $357,000
Graduate Assistants $31,000
Student consultants/Leads $400,000
Operations, Equipment, Travel $136,000
Total $924,000
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Funding
Student Technology Fee
Computing Resource Center 683,580
Introductory Programming Lab 110,228
EPLT/Libraries Access+ Workstations 361,390
Total 1,155,198
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Why student staff?
We believe that:
• The effective use of technology is a vital component in the everyday lives of the University of Washington community and its partners.
• Accessible technology is most effective when provided with a personal and adaptable approach.
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Why student staff?
Students are:
• A dynamic work force• Cost effective• Flexible in their attitude
towards work and their schedules
• Best able to assess the needs of UW students
Plus…it’s a great experience for them.
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
How do we make this work?
Training:
• Staff Training Week• First week checklist• Second week checklist• Quarterly tasks• Quarterly assignments• Free workshops• Reimbursement for fee
workshops
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
How do we make this work?
Motivation:
• Quarterly reviews• Rewards / Incentives• Fun
Authority + Responsibility = Ownership
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
How do we make this work?
Structure:
• Managers• Graduate Assistants• Leads• Consultants, Web team,
Instructor team
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
How do we make this work?
Tools:
• Hiring• Scheduling• Evaluation• Information Management• Email• QnA• Profiles
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
How do we make this work?
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Business
• Informatics• Liberal Arts
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
How do we make this work?
Hiring criteria
• Evidence of interest in technology– Have built home PC– Know applications
• Previous work experience• Willingness to work
unpopular shifts• Freshmen
– Can grow with us for 4 years
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Where are they now?
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Any Questions?
Email SACG: [email protected]
SACG http://depts.washington.edu/sacg
EPLT http://www.washington.edu/eplt
UW Home Page http://www.washington.edu
University of WashingtonEducational Partnerships and Learning Technologies
Thank you.
Goodbye.