In my previous post, I mentioned that we are looking for ways to help online students feel more connected to the campus community here in Fargo. There has been a lot of brain storming, a lot of wrestling with ideas, and a lot of creative energy poured into the problem of online community so far and we think we've come up with a good starting point.
My Fargo Campus Online
My Fargo Campus will provide students with a platform that is specific to the Fargo campus through which they can create a personal profile, connect with other students, participate in discussion outside the onine classroom environment, learn about campus happenings, and provide helpful feedback to campus staff and faculty. The environment is similar to that of popular social networking sites like Myspace or Facebook. It not only provides a connection to the Fargo campus, but it also gives students an opportunity to develop online networking skills that will be valuable to them as they move on into the working world.
I strongly encourage everyone to go, sing up, and start participating in the My Fargo Campus Online:
Visit My Fargo Campus