Baruch College is actually more involved in new media than I thought. They have a Facebook page that provides useful and interesting information. The page is also kept up to date regularly. They also have an active Twitter page, a blog, an online newspaper, and a Youtube channel with interviews from faculty and students.
The problem is that I had no idea that Baruch utilized some of these tools. The University should increase student awareness of these resources by putting up more posters, sending reminders with letters, etc. The more students use these resources, the richer and livelier they become.
I also think that Baruch should create a separate Wikipedia page that is student and faculty oriented. Currently, the Wikipedia page seems suited for an outsider who wants to read about the history of Baruch College. Baruch should create an internal Wiki that is kept up to date. So aside from focusing on history and general information, the Wiki can focus on daily events, student life, faculty news, etc.
Finally, Baruch needs to add more online courses. There are only a few online classes offered each semester. This is very unfortunate because many Baruch students are employed and need more flexibility. Online courses can be easily implemented with the use of online video lectures, Blackboard discussions, Wiki online collaborations, Twitter, blogs, etc. It would save the University money because online classes can be conducted without the need for a classroom, while also giving students and faculty flexibility.
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