Kentfield media center should not be relocated
ASCOM
Issue date: 12/9/09 Section: Letters to the Editor
As concerned students we believe that we should be informed by this paper about changes that occur on campus. One issue we would like the paper to address is the rumored move of the media center from LC 120 to a smaller space. Every student should know about this move and have an opportunity to voice their opinions.
The media center is a convenient open lab, utilized by a large number of students from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Moving the lab to a smaller location would be an idiotic descision. We actually need more access to computers, not less.
This move would not only cut down the amount of available computers, but it would cut down the number of viewing stations for students who need to watch videos for their classes. The cost of the move would also be outrageous. We thought the campus was trying to save money, not to spend it on unnecessary moves. Why fix something that's not broken?
This computer lab was established by the Associated Students of College of Marin, but no one from the fistrict has consulted students about these plans that affect us. As ASCOM board members we are 100 percent opposed to this move and would advise every student here on campus to oppose it as well.
Thank you for your time,
-The ASCOM Board
President Nicholas Pampanin
Vice President Jackielyn Bagtas
Director of technology Kevin Berger
Secretary Richelle Gomez
Senator-at-large Mercedes Ramjerdi
Director of student activities Greg Franklin
The media center is a convenient open lab, utilized by a large number of students from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Moving the lab to a smaller location would be an idiotic descision. We actually need more access to computers, not less.
This move would not only cut down the amount of available computers, but it would cut down the number of viewing stations for students who need to watch videos for their classes. The cost of the move would also be outrageous. We thought the campus was trying to save money, not to spend it on unnecessary moves. Why fix something that's not broken?
This computer lab was established by the Associated Students of College of Marin, but no one from the fistrict has consulted students about these plans that affect us. As ASCOM board members we are 100 percent opposed to this move and would advise every student here on campus to oppose it as well.
Thank you for your time,
-The ASCOM Board
President Nicholas Pampanin
Vice President Jackielyn Bagtas
Director of technology Kevin Berger
Secretary Richelle Gomez
Senator-at-large Mercedes Ramjerdi
Director of student activities Greg Franklin
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