TCU Breakout

1
TCU Breakout

• Introduced TCU techs to Technology Initiative
• Wireless
• High Performance issues
• Distributed Tech Support Network
• Performed initial assessment
• Started work on Virtual Library

2
TCU Breakout

• Scheduled 3 training workshops on VL database
  this spring
• VL work based on IPL that can be easily adapted
  to Tech Support Network
• Working on getting strategic planning tool online

3
TCU Breakout

• Network Startup Resource Center
• Can provide published material online for free
  (OReilly, etc)
• Preparing for AIHEC Board approval of National
  Framework Document
• Major project Collaboratory
• Mark Trebian, Geoffrey Fox
• Looking to hire help in development (Grad
  Students)

4
TCU Breakout

• Initiated dialog with I2
• Have NSF and DoD set-asides coming this spring
• TCUs need technology plans in place
• need to collect data to facilitate
• want to bring administrators and techs together
  at AIHEC spring conference to start process

5
TCU Breakout

• Heavy discussion on type of training workshops
  are appropriate
• Intense Academy training
• Certification Training
• Specific Needs Training
• Invite NCSA experts to present demos and
  workshops at AIHEC spring conference