Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
ETS Initiatives
I've submitted several requests for funding this week. I don't know where they'll fall in our priority list but the list includes:
1. Computers in classrooms (funded for this year only so far)
CET has strongly recommended to the Provost the installation of computers and appropriate lecterns in the existing electronic classrooms on campus. The project was proposed by CET as a four-year implementation plan with year one being partially funded by CET innovation grant funds. $198,000 is needed to fund years two through four ($66,000 per year). It is desirable to complete the project in fewer than three years.
2. Technology support for events
While technology infrastructure to support teaching and learning has increased dramatically across campus, the arts have not been funded adequately to keep up with the rest of campus. Theatre, dance, and music faculty do not have resources to teach their classes using the latest technology so essential for graduates pursuing careers in their majors. Hillyer technology was state-of-the-art when the building was renovated, but there is not money to continue to keep equipment current. Already, computer equipment has started to reach its end-of-life.
1. Computers in classrooms (funded for this year only so far)
CET has strongly recommended to the Provost the installation of computers and appropriate lecterns in the existing electronic classrooms on campus. The project was proposed by CET as a four-year implementation plan with year one being partially funded by CET innovation grant funds. $198,000 is needed to fund years two through four ($66,000 per year). It is desirable to complete the project in fewer than three years.
2. Technology support for events
There is growing demand for technology for those areas on campus that serve as prime locations for high-level events. While permanently installed technology is being addressed in the classrooms, there is a need for permanent technology in additional spaces on campus in order to provide more professional service for events held in these locations. $125,000 is necessary to address issues in the Alumnae House, Sage Concert Hall, Cutter/Ziskind Dining Room, JMG Auditorium and Weinstein Auditorium. One additional staff position in ETS is proposed to handle the evening and weekend requests.
While technology infrastructure to support teaching and learning has increased dramatically across campus, the arts have not been funded adequately to keep up with the rest of campus. Theatre, dance, and music faculty do not have resources to teach their classes using the latest technology so essential for graduates pursuing careers in their majors. Hillyer technology was state-of-the-art when the building was renovated, but there is not money to continue to keep equipment current. Already, computer equipment has started to reach its end-of-life.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Charging For Services
Typically, Smith departments do not charge each other for services. Below is a specific list of services we do and do not charge for.
Charging Allowed
Student hours
Video conferencing for those not directly affiliated with Smith College
Charging Not Allowed
ISDN costs for organizations interviewing Smith faculty, staff, and students
Labor for duplication
Charging Allowed
Student hours
Video conferencing for those not directly affiliated with Smith College
Charging Not Allowed
ISDN costs for organizations interviewing Smith faculty, staff, and students
Labor for duplication
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