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Staff & Organization > Staff Groups > Information Commons Committee
Information Commons Committee
for the creation of the
Terrapin Learning Commons (TLC)
Vision
The Information Commons concept provides faculty and students with an integrated user-centered environment of library and information technology (IT) resources that support teaching, learning and research. It offers users IT integrated spaces for individual, collaborative and development activities. Supported by a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure and on-site staff, the Information Commons includes high-end Internet access, multimedia development software, and full access to library resources.
The Terrapin Learning Commons (TLC) will take user support to a whole new level by providing a seamless, integrated computing environment for students, faculty, and staff. The goal of the TLC can be summed up in three words--ACCESS, CREATE, COLLABORATE.
- With ACCESS from a single desktop to a wide variety of tools, the libraries' databases and full text electronic resources, and the expertise to help users develop their skills in using those resources effectively.
- Users will be able to CREATE projects in many formats, from editing a video clip to importing into a PowerPoint presentation to using sophisticated statistics and graphing software to analyze and present data from a research project.
- Users will have the opportunity to COLLABORATE in spaces designed for collaboration, both physical and virtual, with a full range of resources to bring people and technology together in ways that transform the academic experience.
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Committee Members:
- Ellen Borkowski, OIT
- Sue Clabaugh, OIT
- Dave Cooper, Libraries
- Maggie Cunningham, Libraries
- Uche Enwesi, Libraries
- Chris Higgins, OIT
- Tony Madarang, OIT
- Leigh Ryan, Writing Center
- Cindy Todd, Libraries
- Jane Williams, Libraries
- Tanner Wray, Libraries
Former Members:
- Mary Dalto, Libraries
- Paulette Robinson, OIT
Sponsors:
- Dr. Jeffrey Huskamp, Vice President and CIO, OIT
- Dr. Charles Lowry, Dean, Libraries
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