2008 Woodie Awards
New technology welcomed by some, doomed for failure by others
By Lexxie Shiring
Rocket Contributor
Issue date: 10/5/07 Section: News
"They put new software on the computers and expected us to know how to use it."
Another new technology that was installed over the summer is on the first floor of the Eisenberg Classroom Building.
"I do not know who needs the four screens; Do we need the distraction?" Gavin asked.
"It just gives off extra heat and people are just watching Fox Sports and soccer games between classes."
Another technology that has been part of the discussion among students is the new text-messaging alert system.
"I think the new text-messaging system is pointless and a waste of money," senior information technology major Adam Smeal said.
"They should be spending money on new buildings and parking lots instead of text messages."
Katie Tyler, a sophomore elementary education/special education double major, shared an opposing view.
"I think it is a good idea because if something would happen on campus, then it is our right to know what exactly is going on," Tyler said.
"It is for good use and would only be used if a real disaster would occur."
Another form of technology that will affect the SRU campus should arrive in January.
"We are going to get a new co-curricular software that will provide a system where we can collect who is in an organization and holding a leadership position on campus to go along with college transcripts," Foley said.
The system will take attendance of organizational and leadership meetings and store it into the software.
"Students will also be able to go in and write a comment about their duties and contributions to certain organizations and clubs they are involved in," Foley said.
The system will be fully instituted in about four years from now.
As a result, students will be able to request a co-curricular transcript in addition to their academic transcripts.
"Potential employers often look not only at a student's grades, but what that extra curricular activities that student had been involved in," Foley said.
"This is great way to provide them with that information."
Of course the old technology isn't problem-free, either.
"The overhead projectors are great-when they work," said senior environmental education major Gavin Smith.
Another new technology that was installed over the summer is on the first floor of the Eisenberg Classroom Building.
"I do not know who needs the four screens; Do we need the distraction?" Gavin asked.
"It just gives off extra heat and people are just watching Fox Sports and soccer games between classes."
Another technology that has been part of the discussion among students is the new text-messaging alert system.
"I think the new text-messaging system is pointless and a waste of money," senior information technology major Adam Smeal said.
"They should be spending money on new buildings and parking lots instead of text messages."
Katie Tyler, a sophomore elementary education/special education double major, shared an opposing view.
"I think it is a good idea because if something would happen on campus, then it is our right to know what exactly is going on," Tyler said.
"It is for good use and would only be used if a real disaster would occur."
Another form of technology that will affect the SRU campus should arrive in January.
"We are going to get a new co-curricular software that will provide a system where we can collect who is in an organization and holding a leadership position on campus to go along with college transcripts," Foley said.
The system will take attendance of organizational and leadership meetings and store it into the software.
"Students will also be able to go in and write a comment about their duties and contributions to certain organizations and clubs they are involved in," Foley said.
The system will be fully instituted in about four years from now.
As a result, students will be able to request a co-curricular transcript in addition to their academic transcripts.
"Potential employers often look not only at a student's grades, but what that extra curricular activities that student had been involved in," Foley said.
"This is great way to provide them with that information."
Of course the old technology isn't problem-free, either.
"The overhead projectors are great-when they work," said senior environmental education major Gavin Smith.
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