Leslie Dare, Ed.D. Eddie Lovett, M. Ed. Amanda G. Thomas, M. Ed.

Student AffairsDivision of

WebCT Vista: Adapting a Classroom Tool for

Delivering Student Services and Programs

ladare@ncsu.edu amanda_thomas @ncsu.edu

eddie_lovett@ncsu.edu

ACPA/NASPA Joint MeetingOrlando, FL

April 2, 2007

Presentation Agenda

•Overview of Project•Survey Objectives•Methodology•Survey Results•Implications•Questions & Answers

Technology is Ubiquitous in Higher Ed•The role of technology in higher education is widely studied and embraced. •Technology in higher education (especially related to teaching and learning) is generally well funded and integrated in administration, planning and decision making.•Likewise, student affairs organizations should incorporate technology considerations into all areas of planning.

Why Technology and Student Affairs?

Methodology

Implications

• Structure of office– support for additional staffing– possible reorganization

• Encourage departments to consider both types of backgrounds (Student Affairs and tech) in hiring decisions

• Need to more intentionally incorporate student development theory/philosophy in technology planning

• Encourage departments to use division planning as a model for their own planning

• Continue to gather and evaluate information regarding other models

Assessment of DETS at NC State

Suggestions: Data, Literature, and Experience•Designate “technology leadership” as a responsibility in the Student Affairs organization (position, hat or committee)•Participate in campus-wide technology efforts (e.g., committees) •Embrace some basic technology principles, such as:

•Technology should be used as a tool, and not just for the sake of using it•Equitable access to technology resources and training should be provided to all staff•Digital interactions should complement but not replace personal interactions with students

•Engage in deliberate technology planning (including budgeting and assessment) for the Student Affairs organization and units within the Student Affairs organization•Improve your own “Tech IQ” and comfort level

Trends in Technology Administrationin Student Affairs

Leslie A. Dare, Ed.D.Amanda G. Thomas, M. Ed.Eddie Lovett, M. Ed.

Division of Student AffairsNC State UniversityCampus Box 7301Raleigh, NC 27695-7301

919.515.2446leslie_dare@ncsu.edu

amanda_thomas@ncsu.edueddie_lovett@ncsu.edu

•This Presentation and Projecthttp://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/techadminsurvey/

•Distance Education & Technology Services (Student Affairs, NC State)http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/dets/

•Research & Assessment (Student Affairs, NC State)http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/sara/

•Division of Student Affairs (NC State)http://www.ncsu.edu/student_affairs/