McApple University
Student Affairs in the New Century
Ryan Bobst
Carrie Martin (Team Leader)
Jonathon Sorge
Ohio University
Overall Assumptions
 Students who attend McApple University are technology
savvy.
 An extensive wireless network is available throughout the
campus to be used for free.
 Ample funding is available to back-up these ideas.
iPods/iTunes U
 Assumptions:
 McApple University does not use iTunes U.
 Universities that currently utilize iTunes U
include: Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Stanford,
MIT, and UC Berkley.
 An iPod will have the ability to act as a GPS in the future.
 Most students at the school have and use iPods.
 iTunes U is effective in engaging students.
 “Students, professors, and even alums are excited to have such
a direct connection to campus life.”
(http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu_mobilelearning/
administrators.html)
iPods/iTunes U, cont.
 Proposed Programs:
 “iTour “
 Could be used for orientation.
 iPods would have a GPS component, which builds on
current technology to act as a campus map.
 “Students across the USA can download…a virtual
architectural tour of campus.” (Fuson, 2006)
 Students would be encouraged to take a tour at their
leisure during Welcome Day programs.
 Podcasts could be available in all areas to hold staff meetings.
 Disability Services
 Classroom lectures could be translated in sign language on
video for download.
iPod/iTunes U, cont.
 Proposed Programs, cont.
 Student Activities
 Programs, speakers, and lectures could be available for
download.
 “How to Get Involved” Pod cast
 Student organizations could have “commercials” to
promote their group and programs.
 Career Services
 “How-To” classes could be available on podcast (ex: building a
resume or interview skills)
Laptops
 Assumptions:
 Computers are currently available
for students to use in the library and
computer labs on campus.
 Some students bring their own personal computers to school.
 All students who attend McApple University know how to use
laptop computers.
 “A personal computer is a real necessity for the present day
college student.” (Pfaffenberger, 1985)
 Laptop computers are preferred by students.
 “They [students] like portability, and they are frustrated by
technology that tethers them to a specific location.” (Carlson,
2006)
Laptops, cont.
 Proposed Programs:
 Improved Accessibility
 Laptop computers can be provided to all students.
 This cost would be added to the student’s school fees.
 Coincide with iTunes U program
 Students could easily download lectures & activities from
their own computer.
 Every two years, students could exchange their laptop for
updated models.
 This allows students to have up-to-date software.
Palm Pilot

Assumptions:
 The university’s Student Information
System is currently on computers.
 Obviously, the information can not
be accessible at all times unless a
computer is always available.
 Studies show the PDA-based quiz to be more efficient, that
is, students completed it in less time than they needed to
complete the paper-and-pencil quiz.
(Doolen, et al., 2005)
Palm Pilot, cont.

Proposed Programs:
 Student Information System can be placed on Palm Pilots and
can be used by Residence Life, Judiciaries, and Counseling
Services.
 Difficulties:
 Profiles change frequently, which would require regular
syncing to ensure updated information is listed.
 Confidentiality and identity theft may become issues if
the Palm Pilots are ever stolen.
 Different programs can be made available for administrators,
faculty, and students such as PDA-based quizzes.
Swipe Cards
 Assumptions:
 ID cards are currently used by students
to enter certain places, such as the
recreation center, dormitories, and sporting events.
 Technology is available to track students’ use of the card and
save this information.
 A swipe card device used by MIT which is used for building
security can save information from every “transaction". This
technology, although not currently used in assessment, has
the capability of tracking individual usage.
(Agrawal, Bhargava, Chandrasekhar, Dahya, and Zamfirescu,
2004)
Swipe Cards, cont.
 Proposed Program:
 Each time a student enters a student affairs office or attends an
event or program, their student ID will be swiped by a card
reader. This device will send their information to a campus-wide
database.
 All student affairs offices within the division can then request
information from this database to assess student needs and
satisfaction, effectiveness, and outcomes.
Jump Drive
 Assumptions:
 Information important to students is currently
available on the school’s Web site.
 Some students find this information difficult to sort through and
often have difficulties finding what it is they are looking for.
 Most students do not currently have a “jump” drive.
 Jump drives have many uses relevant to college students:
1. Moving files from one PC to another
2. Backing up files for safekeeping
3. Running programs from the flash drive (can be used in
computers that do not have those programs available)
(Reid, 2006)
Jump Drive, cont.
 Proposed Program:
 Give every student a jump drive at orientation to be used
throughout college.
 This jump drive will be pre-loaded with easy to access
information about all student affairs offices, including their
location, on campus and available services.
 These devices can be paid for through sponsoring. Sponsors will
be able to have information loaded onto drives about their
businesses with coupons available for students to print as they
wish.
References
 Agrawal, P., Bhargava, N., Chandrasekhar, C., Dahya, A., &
Zamfirescu, J.D. (2004). The MIT ID Card System: Analysis and
Recommendations.
 Apple Inc. (2008). Apple - Education - iTunes U - Administrators.
Retrieved Feb. 11, 2008, from
http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu_mobilelearning/adm
inistrators.html
 Carlson, S. (2006). The Net Generation Goes to College. Chronicle
of Higher Education, 52 (7), A34. Retrieved on February 12, 2008,
from http://chronicle.com.
References, cont.
 Doolen, T., Porter, J., and Segall, N. (2005). A usable comparison
of PDA-based quizzes and paper and pencil quizzes. Computers &
Education, 45 (4), 417-432. Retrieved on February 12, 2008, from
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science.
 Goldsborough, R. (2006). Flash Drives: Latest and Greatest
Gadget. Community CollegeWeek, 18(22), 16.
 Fuson, K. (2006, March 15). iPods Now Double as Study Aids.
USA Today.
 Pfaffenberger, B. (1985). The College Student's Personal
Computer Handbook (Book Review). Education, 105(4), 375.