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 Oh, and before I forget: SNT is also responsible for hosting over a 100 websites for associations and student houses throughout the UT through our free Hornet platform.
+===== SNT's goals =====
+  * Deliver a secure, affordable hosting platform with support by students, for students.
+  * Promote and implement open software throughout the university.
+  * Have a safe, collaborative space for technical students to learn things outside the curriculum.
+  * Representation for students at the UT about everything IT.
+  * Deliver services that are beneficial for the Dutch internet and thereby advertising the UT as an interesting place to study for smart technical students and to improve employability of UT students.
+  * Serve as a knowledge center for students for non-education IT questions.
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+. Continuity & Knowledge Transfer
+Why: Student orgs lose expertise quickly.
+Possible goal:
+Ensure long-term continuity of services through documentation, mentoring, and structured knowledge transfer between generations of students.
+. Privacy, Ethics & Digital Responsibility
+Why: Very relevant for IT students and aligns well with open software.
+Possible goal:
+Advocate for privacy-respecting, ethical, and transparent IT practices within the university and beyond.
+. Community Building & Inclusion
+Why: Technical spaces can feel intimidating or exclusive.
+Possible goal:
+Build an inclusive and welcoming community where students of all backgrounds and skill levels feel comfortable participating and growing.
+. Practical Experience & Employability
+Why: Big selling point for students and the university.
+Possible goal:
+Provide hands-on experience with real-world systems, preparing members for professional careers in IT and engineering.
+. Innovation & Experimentation
+Why: Differentiates SNT from “just” a service provider.
+Possible goal:
+Encourage experimentation with new technologies and architectures in a low-risk, student-driven environment.
+. Collaboration & Partnerships
+Why: Expands impact beyond SNT alone.
+Possible goal:
+Collaborate with study associations, research groups, and external organizations to strengthen the technical ecosystem at the UT.
+. Transparency & Governance
+Why: Builds trust internally and externally.
+Possible goal:
+Operate transparently, with clear decision-making, open communication, and accountability to our members and users.
+*/
 ===== Ongoing projects =====
 SNT has some cool ongoing projects, and is always open to more! See [[projecten:start|projects]] for a quick sample!