Communication
2002-2004
Description
We
have 4 major areas that require updated technology.
1. Communication Lab (200A5, 268A/B)
Replace
obsolete video cameras in Comm. Lab 200A5.
Replace/upgrade
3 video tape monitors for Comm. Lab.
Maintain
/upgrade 3 student and one faculty/tutor’s computers (200A5).
Upgrade
2 computers for students in 268A/B.
2. Faculty Offices 267, 266, 265, 264, 200B5,
270.
Upgrade
computers for all faculty offices (8 full-time members)
Adjunct
office space (270) equip with printer for PC/MAC.
Copier for department use.
3. Classrooms 263, 268, 269
Upgrade
classrooms 263, 268, 269 with digital projectors.
Upgrade
computers in those classrooms to accommodate software, etc.
4. Forensic Program for students
Provide
laptop computer for Forensic program.
Camcorder
for student practice and documentation of program.
Display
case for trophies.
Ideally acquire Lexis Nexis for college and for students research to be equal to other colleges.
Curriculum Impact
Communication courses require use of technology today. Faculty instruct students to give
presentations using Power Point.
Research for speech presentations require use of computer Internet
capabilities in the classroom and in faculty, lab offices. Speech practice is improved by using video
equipment and video feedback capabilities.
Improving diction and speaking skills is enhanced through computer
mediated methods.
Approximate Number of Students Served
The communication department currently serves approximately 2200 students per semester. We have increased the number of sections in the past two years by approximately 4 sections per semester. We intend to increase our sections. We have almost all weekday/night sections filling every classroom available. We will begin to pen up more sections on Fridays and possibly Saturdays.
Support Impact
Due to an increase in sections, there may be a need for more faculty. Otherwise no additional technical support is required.
Year 1 (2002-2003)
Objective
Replace
3 video cameras in Comm. Lab 200 A5
Upgrade
all faculty computers
Supply
adjunct office space with computers, printer and copier. (270)
Upgrade Forensic program with display cases and laptop computer for tournament work.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase
3 video cameras, tripods and video tape monitors: 200A5
Upgrade
faculty computers in 267, 266, 265, 264,200B5, 270
Purchase
upgraded computers with updated software.
Purchase
printer for PC/Mac users in 270.
Purchase
copier for 270.
Purchase
display case for Forensic trophies
Purchase
laptop computers for Forensic tournament use.
Year 2 (2003-2004)
Objective
Maintain
video equipment, follow-me camera/s and computers throughout the department.
Upgrade
classrooms with digital projectors: 263,
268, 269
Improve research capabilities for students in Forensic program.
Action to Meet Objective
Repair video equipment if needed: camera’s and computers
Purchase camcorder for Forensic program
Obtain Lexis-Nexis capabilities for campus research.