October 25, 2013 | SharkAdmin Two initiatives have recently launched to enhance WiFi access for our students. Thanks to a new partnership between the Alamo Colleges and Connect2Complete, students and employees will have access to low-cost or free computers and WiFi service, along with training on how to effectively and safely use the Internet. Depending on home location, students and employees may qualify for fast, free service or a discounted, high-speed Internet data plan. This is a great program for many students and families who can’t afford some of the commercial services. The company also provides discounted desktops, laptops and tablets. Connect2Compete is a national nonprofit initiative, aiming to bring students and families online by providing free service or discounted high-speed Internet, low-cost refurbished computers and free digital literacy training to students. To find out more about this program, click on the link: alamo.edu/c2c At NVC, the wireless expansion to “Green Spaces” has been completed and tested. This project was coordinated by Felix Salinas and his team to help fill the missing WiFi gaps on our campus. All the areas of our campus where students congregate are now connected. For example, some of the areas now connected are: In between Live Oak Hall and the Cypress Campus Center Outdoor classroom in Live Oak Hall Patio area at Cypress Patio area at Huisache Hall Wherever they go on campus, students and employees now have the benefit of staying connected to our wireless environment via their phones, laptops, tablets or other mobile devices.
