To:  Faculty of Student Personnel Administration Programs

 

From: Jennifer Hamilton, Shawne O’Connell, Charlie Roberts, and Andrew Sadouskas

 

Date: February 15, 2004

 

RE: Student Affairs and Technology Course

 

Due to a concern expressed by some faculty about the Student Affairs and Technology course, we have prepared a detailed syllabus along with this justification. Their concern was whether we need a technology course considering most of our students have grown up with internet, email and instant messenger.  We have found our students would indeed benefit from this type of course. 

 

Two articles based on student technology proficiency (Kaminski et al., 2003; McEuen, 2001) showed that most students were not as technologically able as had previously been thought. Based on this research, we believe that our students have acquired the basic skills; however they are lacking the complex, programmatic knowledge. Thus, they are able to manipulate email, instant messenger, and the basic internet. Conversely, they are unable to engage in advanced activities such as website development, data extrapolation, and internet professionalism. We believe that the framework under which these students are currently operating is not conducive for emerging Student Affairs professionals.

 

It is our belief that upon review of the findings of the aforementioned articles on student technology proficiency, you will share our concern for the need of a Student Affairs and Technology course. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We thank you for your time and consideration on this matter. We look forward to working with you in the future.

 

Thank you

 

 

 

Encl.

 

Ohio University ? Athens

Department of Counseling & Higher Education

 

EDCP 2004

Student Affairs and Technology

 

Fall 2004

 

Instructors: Mrs. Jennifer Hamilton                             Time: Wednesday, 1:10-4:00pm

                     Ms. Shawne O’Connell                           Room: 112 Ellis Hall

                     Mr. Charlie Roberts

                     Mr. Andrew Sadouskas

 

Course Objectives

  • Provide a comprehensive overview of technology in student affairs;
  • Review uses of technology in several areas of student affairs;
  • Analyze and evaluate various web applications, student information systems, and campus portals;
  • Describe and Illustrating the methods of designing a website;
  • Engage students in practical application of course material;
  • Expand students’ knowledge pertaining to ethical issues relating to technology;
  • Discuss the implications of technology for the future of student affairs;
  • Allowing for independent work in which students work in teams to expand on a given course topic.

 

Course Requirements

 

Class Participation

 

Class participation is vital to a student’s success in this course. Each week a new topic will be covered, which is important to a student’s comprehensive understanding of technology in student affairs. Therefore, each student is expected to attend each and every class. It is expected that students will be actively engaged in group work and class discussions, which contributes to their education provided from this course.

 

Class Presentation

 

At the end of the course, students will work in teams to elaborate on a selected course topic of their choice and will present their findings to the class. This allows each student to contribute to his/her own learning experience. In addition, each student will individually write a 5-7 page paper covering one section of the selected course topic paper should follow the guidelines of the APA Style Manual, 5th edition. Presentations will be a collaborative effort and should be 45 minutes in length. Students are expected to expand on material previously covered in the course. Visual aids, references, and handouts should be incorporated in the presentation.

 

 

Evaluation

 

Class Participation/In-class assignments                                                 40%

Class Presentation                                                                                            25%                            

Individual Paper                                                                                                35%

 

Grading Rubric

 

<Insert college or university policy here>

 

 

Date

Topic

In Class Assignment

Homework Assignment

Anticipate Learning Outcomes

Week 1

Introduction/Course Overview/A Brief History of Technology

Lecture

Komives et al (2003) pp. 379-396
  • To gain an understanding of the syllabus, assignments, and expectations.
  • To acquire information on the history of technology.
  • To receive a basic understanding of technology and its relationship with Student Affairs

Week 2

Limitations and Challenges of Technology

  • Accessibility
  • Cost
  • Interpersonal interactions

Small Group Discussion: What challenges have you encountered?  How did you overcome them? 

Altbach, et al. (1999) pp. 370-395; and Goldstein, Katz & Olson (2003), Coombs (2002), Pearson (2001)
  • To become aware of existing limitations and challenges of technology. 
  • To develop competency to overcome these barriers. 

Week 3

Ethical Issues

  • Privacy
  • Security
  • Harassment
  • Responsible behavior

Small Group Discussion: Read cases given out in class. Discuss why they are an ethical issue and how to resolve it. 

Rogerson (2000); Petersen (2000); Rumbough (2001); Bruhn, Gettes, West (2003); Payne (2003)
  • To become cognizant of ethical issues including: privacy, security, harassment and responsibility.

Week 4

Netiquette

 

Create a professional email in response to scenario handed out in class

Visit www.emailreplies.com; Scheuermann & Taylor (1997)
  • To develop the ability to deliver information in a professional manner through online media 

Week 5

Desktop Applications

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Publisher
  • Access

Participate in an assessment of desktop application proficiency. 

Engage in skill building exercises in desktop applications

 
  • To increase understanding and competency of desktop applications relevant to Student Affairs

Week 6

Website Design and Development

  • Common Spot
  • Dreamweaver

In small groups, research and analyze functionality of an institution’s website.

Review site: http://www.ohiou.edu/pagemasters/commonspot/pagenew/index.html for discussion in class
  • To develop an understanding of website design.
  • To demonstrate a basic understanding of website development.

Week 7

Student Services Online/Distance Education

  • Online Registration
  • Admissions
  • Academic Advising

Small Group Discussion: Do you think online student services are necessary?

Do you think distance education is a Student Affairs issue?

Steele and Carter (2002); Smith (2001); Hirt, Cain, Bryant &Williams (2003);  Whiteside, Mentz (2003); Dadabhoy (2001)
  • To recognize the need for online student services
  • To understand the impact of Distance Education on Student Affairs

Week 8

Campus Portals

  • Design
  • Maintenance
  • Portal Selection

Lecture

Jafari  & Sheehan (2003) pp. 102-126; Volchok (2000); Zazelenchuk & Boling (2003)
  • To gain knowledge of portals and their importance.
  • To recognize the interdepartmental collaboration allowed by portals.

Week 9

Student Information Systems (SIS)

  • Program Analysis
  • Assessment of programs

In small groups, research the assigned SIS and prepare a 10 min. presentation for class that day.

Miller, Johnson, Woolfolk (2002)
  • To gain awareness of the available Student Information Systems.
  • To increase proficiency of presentation skills.

Week 10

Statistical Programs

  • SPSS
  • DAS
  • IPEDS

Lecture

 
  • To gain a general overview of statistical programs that are relevant to Student Affairs.

Week 11

Field Trip

 

Participation Required!

 
  • To experience first hand how another institution has adapted technology into Student Affairs

Week 12

Future of Student Affairs and Technology

  • Wireless
  • PDAs
  • Student Learning Centers

Class discussion: Brainstorm technologies you wish were available today.

Zalesky (2000); Selman (2002); Asay (2002); Chang (2002); Boemer (2002); Barnes (2000)
  • To become aware of new technologies and their impact on Student Affairs.

Week 13

Presentation on Final Paper

 

 
  • To demonstrate an increased knowledge base of technology and its relevance to Student Affairs.

 

Week 14

Presentation on Final Paper

 

 
  • To demonstrate an increased knowledge base of technology and its relevance to Student Affairs.

 

 

References

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Barnus, N. (2000). Interactive cd-rom’s, the future of student affairs recruiting? Retrieved February 7, 2004, from http://studentaffairs.com/ejournal/Fall_2000/barnes.htm

Barratt, W. (2003).  Information Technology In Student Affairs. In S. Komives, D. Woodward, Jr., & Associates (Eds.), Student Services (pp. 379-396). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Boerner, G.L. (2002). The brave new world of wireless technologies: a primer for educators. Syllabus Magazine. Retrieved February 8, 2004, from http://www.syllabus.com/article.asp?id=6771

Bruhn, M., Gettes, M., & West, A. (2003, November 4). Identity and access management and security in higher education: It is 9:30 a.m. do you know your users are? Educase Quarterly. 12-16.

Chang, P. (2002). N.I.P.(Network/internet/pda) those student affairs problems in the bud. Retrieved February 8, 2004 from http://studentaffairs.com/ejournal/summer_2002/NIP.html

Coombs, N. (2002, November). Electronic ramp to success: Designing campus web pages for users with disavilities. Educause Quarterly. 46-51.

Dadabhov, Z. (2001). Distance learning and a well-rounded education: A dichotomy? Retrieved February 9, 2004, from Student Affairs Online Web site: http://studentaffairs.com/

Email etiquette. (2001). Retrieved February 13, 2004, from Emailreplies.com at Emailreplies.com website: http://www.emailreplies.com

Goldstien, P., Katz, R. N., & Olson, M. (2003, November 3). Understanding the value of IT on campus is vital to making the tradeoff in costs and benefits, but many factors can interfere. Educase Quarterly. 14-18.

Gumport, P.J. & Chun, M. (1999).  Technology and Student Affairs. In P. Altbach, R. Berdahl, & P. Gumport (Eds.), American Higher Education in the Twenty-First Century (pp. 370-395). Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press.

Hirt, J., Cain, D., Bryant, B. & Williams, E. (2003). Cyberservices: What’s important and how are we doing? NASPA Journal, 40 (2) 98-118.

Kaminski, K., Seel, P., & Cullen, K. A survey of freshman students at Colorado State University measured their self-determined ability to use technology. Educase Quarterly. 34-40.

McEuen, S. F. (2001, November 4). How fluent with information technology are our students? Educase Quarterly. 8-17.

Miller, R., Johnson, B., & Woolfolk, W. (2002, November 3). Universis: Flexible system, easy to change. Educase Quarterly. 44-51.

Payne, S. (2003, November 4). Developing security education and awareness programs: Prevention in the form of education and awareness programs can help campuses avoid serious security ills. Educase Quarterly. 49-53.

Petersen, R.J. (2000). Internet rights and responsibilities computer affairs: A booming profession. Retrieved February 7, 2004, from http://studentaffairs.com/ejournal/Spring_2000/article10.html

Rogerson, S.E. (2000). Computer-based harassment on college campuses. Retrieved February 8, 2004, from http://studentaffairs.com/ejournal/Spring_2001/article5.html

Rumbough, T. (2001, November 4). Paper mills, pornography, and pirating: College students and the internet: A survey at bloomsburg university of Pennsylvania reveals that students use the internet for sometimes unethical purposes. Educase Quarterly. 59-60.

Schevermann, L. & Taylor, G. (1997). Netiquette. Internet research: Electronic networking applications and policy. 7(4) 269-273.

Selman, Sean (June 13, 2002). Georgia tech library ramps up renovation of west commons. http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/archieve/news_releases/libraryreno.html

Smith, S. (2001). Beyond face-to-face: One institution’s journey to develop online student services and ways to get started. Retrieved February 9, 2004, from http://studentaffairs.com/ejournal/Spring_2001/services.htm

Thomas, J. (2003).  Indiana University's Enterprise Portal as a Service Delivery Framework. In A. Jafari & M. Sheehan (Eds.), Designing  portals: Opportunities and Challenges (pp. 102-126). Hershey, PA: IRM Press.

Volchok, D. (2000). Student affairs and technology: An introduction to the integration of dot.coms and student affairs. Retrieved February 8, 2004, from http://studentaffairs.com/ejournal/Summer_2000/portals.htm

Whiteside, R. & Mentz, G. S. (2003, November 4). Online admissions and internet recruiting: An anatomy of search engine placement. Educase Quarterly. 63-66.

Zazelenchuk, T.W. & Boling, E. (2003, November). Considering user satisfaction in designing web-based portals. Educase Quarterly. 35-40.

Zelesky, J. (2000). By way of the pendulum: The effect of  technology on the future of student affairs. Retrieved from February 8, 2004, from http://studentaffairs.com/ejournal/Spring_2000/article6.html