Gig Tech Project focused on improving the digital accessibility and usability of the CAFS Website

The Project
The scope of the Gig Tech Project focuses on enhancing the digital accessibility and usability of resources provided by the Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success (CAFS). The Gig Tech Project involves partnering with CAFS personnel on specific technology tasks to elevate the faculty user experience across their digital platforms. The student's responsibilities will encompass strategic digital improvements, including, but not limited to: Project A The CAFS website offers a wealth of resources for faculty at every career stage. However, due to the sheer volume of content, its navigation and user experience could be improved. The student will work directly with website overseer Andrea Dulin to optimize the user experience. Furthermore, the student will be responsible for ongoing monitoring to maintain content accuracy and policy compliance, given the current dynamic environment in Higher Education. Together, we will also look at the site visits to understand where users are interfacing with the website. Project B CAFS has recently developed a podcast series to provide new faculty with information about resources and offices that can help make them successful at UNC Charlotte. The student will be charged with editing the podcasts that have already been recorded to create an optimal user experience.

Learning Experience
In addition to mastering the technology skills specific to this project, the student will develop essential career competencies, including taking initiative, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, effective communication, sound decision-making, and teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills.

Outcomes
The project is expected to deliver an optimized website that provides an enhanced user experience for our faculty. UNC Charlotte Gig Training Program