Creating a Divisional Technology Support Model Through Student Leadership Clayton Oyler Carey Anson Spencer Coleman #naspatech22
Jan 10, 2016
Creating a Divisional Technology Support Model
Through Student Leadership
Clayton OylerCarey Anson
Spencer Coleman
#naspatech22
Contact Us
Clayton Oyler• [email protected]• @claytonoyler
Carey Anson• [email protected]
Spencer Coleman• [email protected]
Discussion Today• Development and growth of a collaborative structure
with Student Affairs and IT
• Benefits of specialized support associated with unique departments in Student Affairs
• Supporting technology while formulating creative ways to achieve student professional growth and leadership
• Ideas for creation of a program supporting professional growth and interactions outside the classroom
Student Affairs TechnologyOur role in Student Affairs (who we are and what we do)
• Created out of necessity to support specialized systems• 6 Professional staff and 50 students supporting 168 staff
members• Provide support and service for 9 open student labs• Desktop support• Server support
o Blackboard Transaction and student card systemso Point and Click – Student Health Centero Titanium - Counseling and Psychological Serviceso AccessAbility – Services for Students with Disabilitieso RentDesk - Campus Recreationo ChiTester and Pearson VUE – Testing Center
Recognizing needs• Lack of efficient and timely desktop support
• Communication and “tech speak”
• Standardization of systems along with specialized needs
Student Technology Assistants (STAs)
Created to Provide SA Divisional Tech Support
• Emphasized professional and personal growth
• Provide involvement opportunities for STAs by connecting them with leadership and activities in SA
• Areas of focuso Customer Serviceo Technical Trainingo Professional growth for students and staffo Supplemental help for University IT for 1st level
issues
Student Technology Assistants
Provides Support For:
• Onsite support for meetings/conferences/presentations• Software support and training• Consultation for technology inquiries• New computer setup• Spyware/adware/virus cleanup and prevention• Security audit checks• Inventory tracking and reporting• Technology training for students/staff• Counseling
Challenges
• Ensuring we do not threaten central IT
• Changing the mindset of the Student Affairs staff
• Defining roles for support
• Funding
Transforming the TechieThe Evolution of a Service to a Program
Student Affairs Technology Student Employment Positions
• Web Developers
• Programmers
• Student Technology Assistants
• Lab Techs
• Lab Aides
• Team Leaders
• Desktop Publisher
Values of WSU’s Student Affairs
• Promoting a culture that embraces integrity and professionalism
• Implementing a student-centered approach to learning and development
• Providing opportunities for experiential learning
• Fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and inclusivity
Challenges and Opportunities
• How do you integrate student affairs values within IT roles?
• How do you efficiently provide programs and services while increasing the educational experience of the student employees?
• How do you sustain this efficiency through periodic turnover?
Viewing Employment Through a Student Affairs Lens
• Change in hiring criteria and qualification
• Increased focus and opportunities on technical training
• Diverse and Inclusive
• Fostering collaborative learning, team building and leadership experienceso New hireso Level I, IIo Team Leads
• Increased collaboration with campus and community organizationsoAcademic collaborationsoCommunity partnerships
Statistics
WSU CohortCharacteristics:
Student Affairs TechnologyCohort Characteristics:
53%55%
47%45%
Employment Comparison According to Gender
Female Male
African Amer-ican
Asian/Pacific Islander
Latino Caucasian International
3%
14% 14%
55%
14%
1% 2%6%
71%
1%
Employment Demographics Comparison
Student Affairs Technology WSU
The Student’s Perspective
Student Employee Perspective
Benefits of On-Campus Employment
• More time spent on campus• Become part of the campus community• Greater exposure to student services
Benefits of On-Campus Employment inRelative Educational Field
• Direct application of classroom knowledge• Concurrent educational and work experience• Actual (in addition to virtual) social networking opportunities
with industry colleagues.
Thank You
Questions