Topics/Issues for CPG Subcommittees, 1997-98

Sept. 6, 1997

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Planning

• Update the CPG strategic plan for computing
• CPG Bylaw revision
• CPG restructuring
• Campus restructuring for computing
• Interface with Information Technology Roundtable
• High technology classroom building

Tactical Issues

• Address ITS space issues
• Review ITS staffing/organization
• High performance computing
• E-mail needs and support
• Scheduling meetings support
• Administrative computing

Campus Networking (high speed/bandwidth)

• LANs
• ATM
• Campus high-speed connectivity
• TCU connectivity/use
• Network operating software
• Network backup
• Internet Access
• vBNS

Campus Computer Access (low-speed)

• Modems
• Phone lines and trunks
• Alternatives

Campus Multimedia Support

• Multimedia for academic use
• Web developments for academic use
• Classroom support for multimedia
• General classroom support
• Distant education support

Training & Faculty Development for Computing

• Determining appropriate training programs
• Encouraging faculty development
• Tenure & promotion issues
• Portable training cluster use
• Student training issues

Campus Cluster Advisory

• Equipment in clusters (special purpose vs. general purpose)
• Rooms to be used for clusters (size, location, number)
• Scheduling clusters (policy, implementation)
• Policies for appropriate activities in clusters
• Clusters in residence halls
• UNIX support
• Software in clusters

Campus Software Advisory

• Campus software licenses
• Recommended software
• Frequency/necessity of software updates

Interaction Development

• Plan informal gatherings

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