About Us
Who We Are
The Techrangers are students from many backgrounds who bring energy and problem solving to the team. We are usually recruited from technical programs such as Engineering and Computer Science and also from the LEAD Scholars and Honors Programs. To learn more about who makes up this team, read our bios. If you are interested in joining our team, visit the "Join" section.
Our Mission
The Techranger mission is to collectively enhance the online learning experience through our own education to obtain a competitive advantage in this technological age.
Our Goals
- Learn and educate each other
- Create and maintain online course content for the school
- Develop skills to use in our respective fields
- Tech support/assistance
- Network with businesses to enhance job opportunities
- Research software and develop skills
- Enhance team oriented environment
The Ideal Techranger should...
- Possess the desire and willingness to learn new things
- Be proficient in their ability to code XHTML
- Be able to work in a team oriented environment
- Have patience and be thorough
- Have knowledge to provide technical support
- Be able to meet deadlines
- Possess trouble-shooting insite
- Work under pressure
- Have sense of humor
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills
Techranger Duties
Techrangers are expected to perform various tasks, including:
- Web site creation & maintenance (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Technical Support (askUCF, phone, e-mail)
- Application development (PHP, ColdFusion, MySQL, Oracle)
- Weekly team meetings
- Research & Development (Software, skills, processes)
- Assist in training sessions for Faculty and Staff
- Campus Events (plan, develop, deliver)
- Internal training sessions (attend, plan, develop, deliver)