This group will help Technology Services gain insight directly from students about student technology use, specific services offered on campus, and various topics of interest to help Technology Services better support students.  The first meeting is Tuesday March 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Greg Hall 307.  Register here if you are attending and would like food:  http://go.illinois.edu/techservicesstudentgroup. 

This group will allow Technology Services to *listen* to students directly. T he intention of the group will be to learn about student usage of technology and Technology Services on our campus. This student group will be used for discussion, a back-and-forth communication, focusing on what the students are saying and engaging with them by listening, responding thoughtfully, and creating an open dialog.  Also, students will assist with testing and providing feedback on Technology Services tools and services, such as seeing beta versions of apps or systems and providing direct input. 

In addition to the questions or topics Tech Services brings to each meeting, there will be time allotted for open commentary from the students, allowing the opportunity to bring up any ideas, thoughts, concerns, etc..

Meeting logistics:

Meet regularly - once a month during the academic year, and once a month over summer if possible.

Tech Services will provide food - either during lunch or after hours dinner

Each meeting will have a topic(s) to guide the conversation 

Please contact Amy Hovious with any questions @ ahovious@illinois.edu 

Thanks to Heather Zike of Computer Science for this information item.

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