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Step into the Future: The Office and Education Inside a Virtual Reality Headset at VolTech
A before-and-after transformation was captured in two simple photographs. In the first, David Alcorn, VolTech Manager, is depicted amidst the chaos of a cluttered office—a scene familiar to many of us in the traditional workplace. Papers strewn across the desk, tangled cords, and a disorganized array of office supplies paint a picture of the daily grind. Now, shift your gaze to the second image, where David is wearing a VR headset, transported to a tranquil office setting within the virtual realm. A more open space that best fits David's individual working needs, along with a sense of calm and relaxation. This striking juxtaposition encapsulates the profound shift in how we work and learn, where the traditional confines of the physical office are being transcended by the boundless possibilities of virtual reality (VR).
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Student Retailers Gain Real-World Learning at the VolShop
The VolShop has been a fixture at the University for almost 135 years, serving the campus community and outfitting Vol fans from around the globe, and now they are striving to provide students with real-world experience by implementing the Student Retailer Program.
VOLSHOP CAS ASSESSMENT REVIEW
This report documents The VolShop’s comprehensive assessment review using the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) framework. The purpose was to benchmark our programs and services against nationally recognized standards, identify strengths, and target improvements that advance student success, affordability, and operational excellence. The process combined an internal self-study, input from campus reviewers, and an external peer review by leaders in collegiate retail. The entirety of this process extended from April 2024 - September 2025.
Step into the Future: The Office and Education Inside a Virtual Reality Headset at VolTech
A before-and-after transformation was captured in two simple photographs. In the first, David Alcorn, VolTech Manager, is depicted amidst the chaos of a cluttered office—a scene familiar to many of us in the traditional workplace. Papers strewn across the desk, tangled cords, and a disorganized array of office supplies paint a picture of the daily grind. Now, shift your gaze to the second image, where David is wearing a VR headset, transported to a tranquil office setting within the virtual realm. A more open space that best fits David's individual working needs, along with a sense of calm and relaxation. This striking juxtaposition encapsulates the profound shift in how we work and learn, where the traditional confines of the physical office are being transcended by the boundless possibilities of virtual reality (VR).
Our New AI Smokey ChatBot
It’s 2024 and the future is NOW! Here at the VolShop, we are all about innovation, and our goal for 2024 is to improve all aspects of customer service. Enter Smokey. No, unfortunately, not THAT Smokey. AI Smokey!
Introducing "The Tiny Mic Show"
Isn’t the dream having a job that you love at a place that you love?! The culture at the VolShop promotes just that. In case you haven’t been following our social media or looking at the types of products we carry, the VolShop is all about FUN. Which is why I’m here writing about… LinkedIn.