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Beginning in the Fall 2002 semester, The College of New Rochelle will implement a Student Technology Assistant Program (STA) to train undergraduate (SAS, SON, SNR) students to assist faculty in the use of instructional technology


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Student Technology Assistant Program is designed to help the College community use technology in the classroom. Academic Computing Services (ACS) will recruit a select group of students to work with faculty at the College. You will be based in the Faculty Resource Room (Mooney Center Room 134) and should be available to work approximately 10 hours per week.

You will be trained to use a variety of software programs currently in use at the College. You will help provide technology support and will be given feedback on your technical expertise and your ability to communicate clearly and interact effectively with faculty.


WHAT STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANTS DO
  1. Software Demonstrations: You will work with faculty who want to explore specific instructional software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Macromedia Dreamweaver (web design) and Internet Explorer.
  2. In-Class Assistance: You will provide a limited amount of in-class assistance. For example, You may assist in setting up equipment or in the use of a laptop during class.
  3. Service Areas: You may also assist in the operation of the Computer Labs in the Mooney Center and provide assistance at the Help Desk.
  4. Project Assistance: Work with faculty and staff on projects such as website development.


HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM
  • Use and expand your technology skills to help you succeed in college.
  • Learn how to do PowerPoint presentations and develop your HTML (webpage authoring) skills.
  • Improve your teaching and presentation skills by helping others in the College community develop their technology skills.
  • Get paid to learn -- yes, we will pay for your training!
  • Nowadays, every career utilizes technology and computer skills - start building your résumé during your first year at CNR!

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be a registered undergraduate student at The College of New Rochelle, in one of the following schools: School of Arts & Sciences, School of Nursing, School of New Resources
  • Must have 10 hours available per week to participate in Program
  • Must be comfortable using computers, computer software, and e-mail

TO SIGN UP FOR THE STA PROGRAM
Send an e-mail to the Director of Academic Computing Services at ecraig@cnr.edu with the following information, and you will be placed on our STA contact list for the Fall semester.
  • Full Name
  • Class Year (i.e. Freshman, Sophomore, etc.)
  • Major(s)/ Minor(s)
  • Work-study and/or Campus Employment
  • Commuter or Resident
  • Home or Campus Address (for new resident students who do not know campus address, please provide home address)
  • Home or Campus Phone (for new resident students who do not know campus extension, please provide home phone)
  • E-mail address