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STAs: Student Technology Assistants

Who We Are LAITS: IT and Facilities Director, Joe TenBarge initiated the Student Technology Assistant program in 2004. STAs are UT students who work on a variety of projects in collaboration with UT faculty and LAITS staff members. STAs assist College of Liberal Arts faculty members and administrative staff with print and web design. From building presentations, to creating audio/visual works, and producing online classes in the LAITS film studios, STAs are instrumental in helping COLA faculty realize their vision for multimedia projects that enhance their teaching and the students learning experience. By the end of their student careers, STAs have portfolios which demonstrate their accrued technical and design skills.

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Prospective STAs:

Creative and technically inclined students are appointed as STAs for one year, with the possibility of being rehired as long as they study at the university. Applicants for the program are hired before both long semesters. Interested students may look for postings on Hire-A-Longhorn when positions are available. Positions will have Student Technology Assistant (illustrator or web designer) in the title of the job post.

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Faculty and Staff:

Faculty & Staff with questions about services, please contact us. https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/laits/contacts.php

• Audio Services: Michael C Heidenreich, Director of Studio Operations & STA Program Coordinator
• Video Services: Kelly Webster, Video Production Supervisor, Video STA Supervisor
• Graphic Design & Web Design Services: Suloni Robertson, Art Director / Design & Coding STA Supervisor