Starting with SAAHP and Continuing Studies, project aims to create collaborative learning environments, reduce technology costs for students and set new standards for “affordable excellence” in higher education

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Roger Williams UniversityDOCS@RWUFeatured News Story The Week at Roger9-6-2013University, Samsung Partner on GroundbreakingEd Tech InitiativePublic Affairs, Roger Williams UniversityFollow this and additional works at: https://docs.rwu.edu/weekatroger_featured_newsPart of the Higher Education CommonsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the The Week at Roger at DOCS@RWU. It has been accepted for inclusion in FeaturedNews Story by an authorized administrator of DOCS@RWU. For more information, please contact mwu@rwu.edu.Recommended CitationPublic Affairs, Roger Williams University, "University, Samsung Partner on Groundbreaking Ed Tech Initiative" (2013). Featured NewsStory. 149.https://docs.rwu.edu/weekatroger_featured_news/149Home News News Archive University, Samsung Partner on Groundbreaking Ed Tech InitiativeUniversity, Samsung Partner onGroundbreaking Ed Tech InitiativeStarting with SAAHP and Continuing Studies, project aims tocreate collaborative learning environments, reduce technologycosts for students and set new standards for “a ordableexcellence” in higher educationSeptember 6, 2013 Public A airs Sta Bristol, R.I. – Roger Williams University and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. are partnering on a groundbreakingeducational technology initiative in an e ort to create a more collaborative learning environment, reduce technologycosts for college students and set new standards for “a ordable excellence” in higher education.The multi-year project will see a transformation in both the learning and administrative environment at  Roger Williams –starting in its School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation and its School of Continuing Studies – through theintegration of Samsung’s cloud access technology and interactive whiteboards.In a pilot program that began in fall 2012, RWU and Samsung partnered to install 100 27-inch Samsung LED monitors inarchitecture student studio workspaces, where students could quickly connect their personal devices, accessapplications via its upgraded cloud server and use the large-format displays to more easily create and share work.Students bene ted from anytime access to advanced applications (including AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite,among others), faster rendering times and exceptional viewing on these professional displays. This approach provedhighly successful in containing student and university costs, alleviating space pressures and enhancing students’computing experience and collaboration.“Through the expertise and the generosity of Samsung, we will not only be able to regain classroom space byeliminating many of our current computer labs – and o er more a ordable technology options to students – but we willalso create a richer, more collaborative academic environment,” said Donald J. Farish, President, Roger WilliamsUniversity. “That’s the entire point of the A ordable Excellence initiative we launched a year ago. This forward-thinkingpartnership reduces student costs, and most importantly, results in a hands-on, technology-driven learning environmentthat will prepare our students to thrive in the professional worlds they will encounter a er graduation.”Based on the success of the initial pilot, RWU and Samsung are extending the project this fall to include the creation of:• The Samsung Design Studio in RWU’s School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation: Includes 275 additionalenergy-e cient Samsung LED Monitors at student workstations in an open-plan con guration, as well as eightinteractive touch-screen displays and eight Zero-Client Cloud Displays located in collaborative learning spaces forpresentations, reviews and group discussions.• The Samsung Collaborative Learning Lab in RWU’s School of Continuing Studies: Includes two interactive touch-screendisplays and 25 Zero-Client Cloud Displays for student use and the delivery of online courses.“For institutions seeking to empower educators and create a rich, collaborative learning environment, Samsung can bethe catalyst to help deliver new, immersive digital learning experiences that combine easy-to-use devices and interactivetechnology, driving creativity and academic growth,” said Tod Pike, senior vice president at Samsung ElectronicsAmerica’s Enterprise Business Division. “Our cloud access and interactive display products not only facilitate animproved student experience, but also provide valuable IT support and maintenance cost savings enabling RWU to trulyo er a ordable excellence.”Based on the continuing success of the collaborative learning project, the University expects to expand the program inthe future as part of its e ort to transform higher education. 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