{"id":4397,"date":"2017-04-27T05:00:58","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/workable-level.flywheelsites.com\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2017-04-26T21:20:38","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T07:20:38","slug":"student-congress-to-install-charging-devices-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapionews.com\/index.php\/2017\/04\/27\/student-congress-to-install-charging-devices-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Congress to Install Charging Devices on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Chris Takahashi <\/a>| Staff Writer\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

This February, Student Congress passed a resolution to install two electronic device charging stations on campus. The charging stations will be centrally located in both the Lama Library and the first floor of the \u02bbIliahi building, otherwise known as the <\/span>Kam\u014dkila floor. The charging stations are expected to be installed sometime this calendar year. <\/span><\/p>\n

The idea for the installation of charging stations was borne out of conversations with students at Board of Student Activities (BOSA) Snack and Chat events. Tasi Yanger, current president of KCC\u2019s Student Congress, furthered the conversation by authoring a resolution for the stations to be installed on campus. Citing widespread support from eligible voting members in Student Congress, Yanger was able to see the resolution pass decisively when it came to a vote.<\/p>\n

According to Yanger, \u201cpeople have asked me all the time for charging stations,\u201d and since students use their phone for everything from the bus app to the KCC app and even social media, the charge stations were deemed a practical necessity.<\/p>\n

As Yanger noted, many other college campuses already have charging stations that are quite popular with students.<\/p>\n

One obstacle faced by Student Congress was the decision on which manufacturer to choose for the charging stations. Eventually, the decision came down to what was both affordable and appropriate for campus.<\/p>\n

Each charging station will cost approximately $4,995. <\/span><\/p>\n

The \u02bb\u014chi\u02bba cafeteria was once considered as a location for one charging device. However, due to foot traffic from the general public during the weekly farmers\u2019 market, considerations on the integrity of the charging devices \u2014 from a wear and tear standpoint \u2014 and associated safety concerns were brought to light.<\/p>\n

Each of the two charging stations manufactured by the company goCharge will feature eight \u201cuniversally compatible phone lockers\u201d and two tablet lockers. The lockers allow a student to charge the device in privacy and peace of mind since a customized four-digit code will be used to access the locker once charging is complete. <\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, each charging station will feature some type of emblem denoting that Student Congress was ultimately able to spearhead the implementation of the stations on campus. <\/span><\/p>\n

For Yanger, that visual representation will serve as a \u201cstamp showing that we\u2019re here, and that we exist (on campus).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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