Advice to Baruch College

New media can be used in such a way to improve Baruch. One clear way is social media. While several departments in Baruch use Twitter--namely, the Starr Career Development Center (SCDC) for example--the platform can be used to make announcements or share links to helpful resources. For example, on a potential snow day, Baruch can use Twitter or Facebook to post updates so that students remain informed. Another way Baruch can use new media is to integrate the Wiki approach in Blackboard. For projects involving collaboration or professors who encourage study groups, Wikis can be a great way for students to aggregate information. Blackboard as it is right now allows students to connect through forums, but only through conversation; Wikis would add a production element to communication as well.