
The STARS (Student Technology Assistance Representatives) program
brings students and faculty together in a collaborative effort to explore
the use of technology in teaching and learning. As a STAR you will be
trained to work with faculty members, administrators, staff, and IT
personnel to develop and contribute to the critical mass of technological
understanding on campus. Throughout their tenure at SCSU, STARS will
receive extensive training in the software and hardware tools used at the
university.
Students of any major and from any class are competitively selected
based on academic grounds, willingness and potential to learn, and
interpersonal and technical skills. STARS are hired for up to 20 hours per
week (additional hours are an option during semester breaks), are paid
for their work and upon graduation receive a certificate of achievement
acknowledging their experience, skills, and accomplishments using
technology. Moreover, their pursuit of employment will be bolstered by
experience and confidence in using and learning technology which are
increasingly valuable in the competitive job market.
Ultimately, this is an exceptional opportunity for students to develop
valuable skills and "learn while working" with the Office of
Information Technology.