Peripheral Technology Implementation Committee (PTIC)
Annual Report 2003
OVERVIEW
Overall, PTIC has provided and continues to provide essential communication and collaboration between ITD’s LAN and User Services Team (LUS) and the Libraries faculty/staff. The committee has been involved in planning and implementing new hardware/software/services, disseminating information to staff and providing feedback regarding staff concerns and needs.
The committee began 2003 with various membership shortages and changes that hindered the committee’s effectiveness. Since September, PTIC has begun to coalesce and build momentum. The strength of the committee’s membership suggests that PTIC will continue to function with increasing effectiveness.
EVENTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- New members in 2003: Dave Cooper, Maggie Cunningham, Neal Kaske
- Allan Rough resigned
- Jennie Levine named as co-chair
- Desktop implementation
- Upgrade to Netscape 7.1 on staff computers
- Email pre-migration
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Update the charge. The existing charge from 11/02/01 is outdated (see attached).
- Change the name to Desktop Services Committee.
- Engage the committee in longer term strategic planning in general, non-technical terms to assist ITD/LUS in identifying and meeting future needs.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
Current members are Lulu Barnachea, Chris Bunn, Dave Cooper (co-chair), Maggie Cunningham, Uche Enwesi, Neal Kaske, Jennie Levine (co-chair), Tina Rice, Sam Taavoni
