Students, faculty, and administration must have equal access to technology to use it effectively to do their jobs. The university should extend its outreach effort to broaden the university community. The interface between K-12 and the university should be strengthened. We need a systematic way to open communication throughout the community of Southeast Ohio. All classes would not have to be taught at the residence halls.
Children learn best in naturalistic settings.
It would be good to pursue a cohort organization for this type of learning that encourages experiential learning, small group discussions, and living and learning in the same place. Put high tech classes in the college for widespread use and maintain the residence learning option as small classes with an emphasis on interpersonal experience. Link student and alumni organizations into the teaching learning process by involving them in rituals and ceremonies that honor learning and teaching and that create a closer fit between students and alumnus. Encourage successful alumni to give testimonials to the importance of good teaching and strong learning to student success in life. Link residence life staff to the curriculum to enable them to engage students in shared learning community cohort groups.