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LSS News - August 2009

Van Hise Hall Instructor Guide Available

August 28, 2009 by Lisa Jansen

L&S Learning Support Services has created a guide for instructors teaching in Van Hise Hall. Van Hise Hall is one of the largest classroom buildings on campus and hosts instructors from every UW-Madison school and college. The one-page guide is intended to provide a quick overview of the facilities and services available in the building, including:

Now Hiring: Student Lab Attendants

August 25, 2009 by Lisa Jansen

Update 09/4/09: All student hourly positions are currently filled.

L&S Learning Support Services employs approximately thirty UW-Madison students throughout the academic year. We offer a fun yet challenging work environment and the opportunity to develop skills employers look for after graduation.

Shifts are available weekdays between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm. Students may be assigned to work in any of the following areas in Van Hise Hall: Learning Lab (library), InfoLab (computer lab), AV Equipment Pool, Office Reception. We will provide all necessary training. Starting pay is $7.60/hour, with raises each semester.

2009 UW-Madison Student Technology Survey Results Now Available

August 21, 2009 by Lisa Jansen

According to the 2009 UW-Madison Student Computing Survey,

  • Laptop vs. Desktop: Ninety‐three percent of students report owning a laptop computer. Only twenty-six percent report owning a desktop computer.
  • Windows vs. Mac: Seventy‐three percent of students use the Windows operating system on the computers they own. Thirty-three percent use the Macintosh operating system. Seven percent use Linux.
  • MP3 Players: Eighty-one percent of students own portable MP3 players (iPod, Zune, etc.).

Now Hiring: Media Specialist

August 11, 2009 by Bruno Browning

LSS is now accepting applications for the position of Media Specialist. This is a 50% time academic staff position in the LSS Instructional Technology Group.

The deadline to be assured consideration is August 21, 2009. For more information see http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_062531.html

Now Hiring: InfoLab/TechZone Consultant

August 7, 2009 by Bruno Browning

LSS is now accepting applications for the position of InfoLab/TechZone Consultant. This is a full time academic staff position with two broad areas of responsibility: information technology support for L&S faculty and staff (primarily in and near Van Hise Hall), and management of the LSS InfoLab in Van Hise Hall.

The deadline to be assured consideration is September 1, 2009. For more information see https://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_062109.html

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