Nancy Arbaugh suggested the notion of using students for this purpose might be too restrictive, and thus not sufficiently helpful. Pierre commented that it is very difficult to get people who can provide this kind of service in general, given the wide variety of problems that people can have with individual hardware and internet service providers. Faculty members would base the technology used in courses on these established standards or be responsible for making arrangements to help students acquire the additional competencies for their particular course. Connie and Helen are scheduled to meet with them. The School of Management Faculty is requiring students attend this course.
Classes are one hour in length.
Connie said there are technology training classes available through Information Technology, and individual tutoring is available in Technopolis. The report recommends that ASU West find external corporate sponsors who will provide computer systems for our students with demonstrated financial need. The report recommends expanding the hours in Technopolis when classes are in session, and staying open for longer hours during intersession. It also recommends that student common areas be set up with networking ports for use with their own laptops. Helen provided information on current hours.