SCorp Insider
SCorp 2.0
Andrew Chang
Issue date: 11/17/09 Section: Voices
In my previous life as a digital media professional, much was made about "Web 2.0," which often refers to online properties and services that facilitate collaboration, sharing and user-centric design (according to Wikipedia). This phrase has become the catchphrase that describes sites like facebook, youtube and twitter. Well now it's time to upgrade SCorp to version 2.0.
First of all, SCorp is updating its communication and collaboration methods to include the use of a wide range of online tools. I'll be regularly updating a SCorp blog that can be found on our campus group homepage or https://tinyurl.com/scorpblog. You'll have the ability to see updates on all the issues and events we're working on, as well as leave comments. Updates will also be communicated through our twitter account: http://twitter.com/SternSCorp as well as our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/people/Stern-SCorp/546490887 . Also, if you're old school, you can email our virtual suggestion box at: suggestions@stern.nyu.edu or feel free to stop me in the hallways. These tools, as many of you know and love, are designed for sharing, collaboration and two-way communication, which are the goals of SCorp 2.0.
Scorp is also implementing the tools necessary to fuel collaboration and knowledge retention between the Executive, Part-Time and Full-Time MBA programs. We are actively trying to implement Wikis (websites that allow easy end-user editing) and knowledge repositories related to school policies, career data, club histories and other school related knowledge that is often lost due to the quick turnover of students.
SCorp is also working towards empowering all students to participate in the improvement of our school. We need your help to make this school the best that it can be, even at its most basic level. Facilities issues have been a hot button topic whenever I talk to students. In the spirit of 2.0, let's use the power of crowds to help identify issues for the facilities team. If you see a broken light, a dirty bathroom or a broken water fountain please submit a ticket here: http://www.nyu.edu/fcm/workrequestform/. It takes 20 seconds and is taken care of in 1-2 business days. Same goes with IT issues, tickets can be submitted here: http://helpdesk.stern.nyu.edu. It's easy to complain that these issues should take care of themselves, but the reality is that we're one of the most resource constrained schools in the country. Collaboration amongst staff and students only serves to benefit both parties.
Finally, the record number of SCorp committee applications is evidence of the active and enthusiastic student community at Stern. Over 70+ full/part time students are actively working towards improving student life issues through SCorp committees. SCorp is no longer a few elected officials, but a large group of students who are collaborating with administrators and staff to bring about positive change for ourselves and future Sternies.
The increased collaboration and contribution from students required for SCorp 2.0 to work does demand a lot from all of us students. As a school known for collaboration, I don't think this is much of a stretch for most students. While the incentives to participate and collaborate in improving our school are not immediate, as lifelong members of this community it will be well worth it!
First of all, SCorp is updating its communication and collaboration methods to include the use of a wide range of online tools. I'll be regularly updating a SCorp blog that can be found on our campus group homepage or https://tinyurl.com/scorpblog. You'll have the ability to see updates on all the issues and events we're working on, as well as leave comments. Updates will also be communicated through our twitter account: http://twitter.com/SternSCorp as well as our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/people/Stern-SCorp/546490887 . Also, if you're old school, you can email our virtual suggestion box at: suggestions@stern.nyu.edu or feel free to stop me in the hallways. These tools, as many of you know and love, are designed for sharing, collaboration and two-way communication, which are the goals of SCorp 2.0.
Scorp is also implementing the tools necessary to fuel collaboration and knowledge retention between the Executive, Part-Time and Full-Time MBA programs. We are actively trying to implement Wikis (websites that allow easy end-user editing) and knowledge repositories related to school policies, career data, club histories and other school related knowledge that is often lost due to the quick turnover of students.
SCorp is also working towards empowering all students to participate in the improvement of our school. We need your help to make this school the best that it can be, even at its most basic level. Facilities issues have been a hot button topic whenever I talk to students. In the spirit of 2.0, let's use the power of crowds to help identify issues for the facilities team. If you see a broken light, a dirty bathroom or a broken water fountain please submit a ticket here: http://www.nyu.edu/fcm/workrequestform/. It takes 20 seconds and is taken care of in 1-2 business days. Same goes with IT issues, tickets can be submitted here: http://helpdesk.stern.nyu.edu. It's easy to complain that these issues should take care of themselves, but the reality is that we're one of the most resource constrained schools in the country. Collaboration amongst staff and students only serves to benefit both parties.
Finally, the record number of SCorp committee applications is evidence of the active and enthusiastic student community at Stern. Over 70+ full/part time students are actively working towards improving student life issues through SCorp committees. SCorp is no longer a few elected officials, but a large group of students who are collaborating with administrators and staff to bring about positive change for ourselves and future Sternies.
The increased collaboration and contribution from students required for SCorp 2.0 to work does demand a lot from all of us students. As a school known for collaboration, I don't think this is much of a stretch for most students. While the incentives to participate and collaborate in improving our school are not immediate, as lifelong members of this community it will be well worth it!
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