Student Affairs & Technology Sarah Glascock Taisha Mikell Xiaoran Xu Eastern Illinois University StudentAffairs.com –Virtual Case Study 2004

Justification of the Course Our institutions need to implement courses that make our students marketable and savvy in their respected career fields. For–profit competition may be gaining quicker than we imagined (Katz and Associates, 1998). As you prepare future leaders, they must be ready for any possible obstacles, including those in technology. The information and material covered in the course does not only benefit the students, but the instructors and institutions who collaborate on the addition of this course to their curriculum. The college culture is changing and technology plays a vital role in the change (Carnevale, 2003). We (divisions of student affairs) must be up to par on technology in order to produce a culture from the which enhances the college experience for our current and future students.

Course Objectives This course is designed to provide students with an individualized experience in the existence, creation, and application of technological innovations affecting higher education. Specific objectives of the course include: –Introducing students to the world of technology and its impact on higher education; –Provide students with an opportunity to become familiar with several major publications on technology that either directly or indirectly impact our entire educational system; –Provide students with opportunities to develop expertise in the utilization of various software packages; –Provide students with opportunities to explore the literature and meet with educators to gain insight into [their] concerns and experiences with technology.

Learning Model Constructivist information –processing model should be used for this course Reflect on readings, classroom discussions and out-of-class work to develop understanding of the relationship of student affairs and technology.

Learning Outcomes Support the mission statement Assist students in meeting their educational goals Create a comprehensive learning environment that fosters the intellectual, social, ethical and personal development of students Enhance communication between student affair professionals and faculty members

Course Syllabus & Potential Assignments The following slides serve as a guideline to what material can be covered in a course concerning Student Affairs and Technology.

Syllabus Week One – What is Technology? –Expands above and beyond definition that computers and software = technology –Assess individual knowledge of technology and technology which they are comfortable Week Two – Technology Policies on College Campuses –Computer Use Policies –Machine Policies –Electronic Policies –Who has authority of certain areas of technology on respected campuses? Week Three – Adaptive Technologies on Campus –What technologies on campus are adaptable to other departments? What technologies are adaptable to both the student affairs and academic affairs realms?

Syllabus Week Four – Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Electronic Learners –What are the rights and responsibilities staff have for technology? –What are the rights and responsibilities faculty have for technology? –What are the rights and responsibilities students have for technology? Week Five – Special Problems and Solutions to the Application of Technology –What is the role of technology in assisting works of student affairs professionals? Week Six – Technology, Games & Human Development –How has technology impacted the workforce? –How has technology impacted overall human development?

Syllabus Week Seven – Technology as a Philosophical Construct and Influence on Student Learning Theories –How has technology impacted student development? –What has technology done to college culture as we know it today? Week Eight – DOT COMs and Colleges and Universities –Marketing and the University How can universities market themselves with and without technology? Week Nine – Legal Ramifications of Technological Abuse and Misuse –Judicial Affairs Office – Sanctions and Policies for students –Who handles staff/faculty technology abuse?

Syllabus Week Ten – Database Applications –Sufficient database knowledge Week Eleven – Assessment in Student Affairs –Software used for assessment/evaluation Week Twelve – Online Facilitation and Student Affairs –Goes beyond the classroom – Students look to online programs for student affairs departments (i.e., Health Service, Dining Centers, Student life) –Online Universities Can Student Affairs reach those who only access the institution online?

Syllabus Week Thirteen – Online Learning and Communication –Do students today communicate differently? –Can online learning replace the hands-on atmosphere of a classroom? Week Fourteen – Future Trends in Technology and Higher Education –What technology will Student Affairs occupations implement in the next 5, 10, 50 years? –How can we be sure to be on the same level of technology as our students?

Suggested Course Assignments Create case studies concerning students and improper use of technology Pose a debate – Is technology a right or is it an opportunity to enhance? Request students bring in one article a week for class discussion concerning technology and higher education Present on different divisions of student affairs and the technology which is valuable and vital to that department

Suggested Course Assignments Have students “limit” (or go completely without) any technology for 24 hours and write a response paper about the benefits and challenges of doing so. Have students work together to create a project that enhances the relationship of higher education and technology – Interactive websites –CD-Rom to promote student personnel program

Necessities of Technology Course Competence and knowledge of technology Interests in using technology Communication in Internet (AOL, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger)AOLMSN MessengerYahoo Messenger Be aware of legal issues in using technology Multicultural issues, Study Abroad Student development

References Carnevale, D. (2003, October 3). All-in-one entertainment. The Chronicle of Higher Education, pg. A Katz, R.N. & Associates. (1998). Dancing with the devil:Information technology and new competition in higher education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Kurzwell, R. (1999). When computers exceed human intelligence: The age of spiritual machines. New York: Penguin Books. Carnevale, D. (2003, October 3). All-in-one entertainment. The Chronicle of Higher Education, pg. A McCain, T., & Jukes, I. (2001). Windows on the future: Education in the age of technology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.