There are many ways for new media to help Baruch improve. Through new media, Baruch could open a way for students and faculty to easily express concerns/problems. Besides the traditional emails, which most people don't read, simple things like a twitter account only for student issues can allow concerns to be addressed anonymously. Students could report messes or things that need attention such as how awful our elevator/escalator situation is. It could also be a good way for people to share general advice. There is a Reddit page for Baruch and while it is helpful, twitter can be more accessible and more up to date.
New media can also help Baruch through open-source content. Things such as more open-source textbooks, research materials, music, or art can help build Baruch's reputation among the academic community. Given our college's reputation in certain fields, it can be demonstrated through open source content and attract prestige. Open-source materials such as using online articles and videos have been a great help for me personally, both in simplifying lessons and being easy on the wallet.
It is a thoughtful way Baruch could use new media to help improve Baruch. I only thought of using new media to advertise events. Using social media would have effects on the higher ups and would inform them more easily. It is creative for students to reports issues with Baruch with social media because people won't have to waste their time going to the office and complaining.
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