Ic update march2011
Transcript of Ic update march2011
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Overview
The IC vision for 2012 and beyond 24h self service reservations Refurbishment of CILASS spaces Student computing service pilots Student feedback
2012
Key elements form proposition: Employability: transferable skills Cross disciplinary learning Community
Focus for the IC Spaces & facilities for independent learning Training and support for student skills
Self service reservations
CILASS refurbishment
Collaboratory 1: 40 -> 60 seats, 10 -> 20 PC’s
CILASS Office: Training and support
Creative media room
Computing service pilots
Regular cycle of focus groups
Key feedback from February focus group:
Students are very satisfied with the IC
Would like to see more support and training
offered
Some practical suggestions wrt accessibility
and usability
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