Jana Robinson, senior history major and SGA president, announced the possibility of an email provider switch to Gmail during an SGA meeting. While nothing has been set in stone, Robinson hoped to hear opinions regarding the matter.

According to Robinson, people such as Eric Pani, vice president of academic affairs, are also looking for the opinions of students on the possible email switch.

Robinson explained that a cloud system has been proposed, preventing email servers from being tangible and susceptible to physical damage such as the fire in Walker Hall. More memory would also be provided by a cloud system.

“Currently our email is on a physical server which can be damaged and ruined,” Robinson said.

The Student Technology Access Plan Committee will be overseeing any possible shift. STAP will take in account trusted campus RSO opinions as well as student opinion.

David Brasher, a sophomore English major, said he is worried about maintenance interfering with performance.

“Banner always seems to be undergoing some sort of maintenance, and so far Zimbra hasn’t. As long as constant maintenance is not a factor, I’m fine with a switch,” Brasher said.

Kelsey Blake, a sophomore health studies major, sees the switch as a positive change, hoping that a better phone application would accompany any changes made.

“I use my email a lot for school; it’s the only way to get in touch with professors and advisors. As long as I don’t have to access the ULM mobile app to get to it, I’d be happy,” Blake said.

Macey Scott, a freshmen kinesiology major and SGA senator, had concerns regarding Gmail.

“Sometimes I have problems sending word documents with my Gmail account,” Scott said.

But with no concrete decisions made, Zimbra may still be the provider of ULM.

Victoria Oden, a junior English major praised Zimbra’s separation from personal email, allowing important messages from professors to be accessed easily.