The SNet model: access, security and e-services for students

ABSTRACT

This paper will explore the SNet model that Hunter College of the City University of New York developed and implemented. During the Spring of 2002, CUNY as a central organization (3rd largest in the country) envisioned a plan and strategy to enhance e-services to all their students, faculty and administrators. From this 'master' vision, Hunter College designed and derived the SNet model to provide efficient and effective services to students. This model not only looks at just providing eServices to students but also takes into account media-independent accessibility (wired, wireless, terminals, WAP, etc) and security in all locations. One of the four layers of this model includes a SNet support component. This model leverages on all existing legacy infrastructure and any other additional new infrastructure that is required. This facilitates the implementation of this model without a big impact on the budget. This model fits any campus where services, support, and security (especially for wireless) is of prime importance.

REFERENCES

• 1: University of Colorado at Boulder, Burton Fox- Using Electronic Mail as an Official Means of Communication. http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/CMR9843.pdf
• 2: Guidelines -Electronic Communications with Students. http://www.hecs.gov.au/archived/manual/02/htm/guidelines/electcom.htm#4.
• 3: A Bridge for Trusted Electronic Communication in Higher Education by Mark A Luther. http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0203.pdf.
• 4: Cause/Effect volume 20 Number 2 http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/cem972w.pdf

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.3 Language Constructs and Features

General Terms:
Design, Management, Security, Standardization

Keywords:
SNet, communication, eServices, email, higher education, information technology, model, wireless