We are in the process of working toward a common numbering system. Other GA funded Projects for Student Services- a list of projects is being reviewed which are funded from General Administration. The group that is leading the initiative on the use of handheld, wireless technology on campus has presented their findings to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor. There will be a wireless handheld model set up to be used with the Teaching Fellows. Also, Student Life will have wireless connections set up in student accessible areas as a test with students.
Cisco is interested in talking with ECU about the wireless initiative.
ITCS is looking at several different kinds of wireless technology. Broadband Subcommittee Kerns Richard Kerns presented a report to the IRCC that has been completed by the Broadband Access Subcommittee. This subcommittee was formed to explore the Internet connection options that the faculty and staff at ECU might have once the Internet access through Eastnet is discontinued. This report consist of six different technologies as possibilities for providing Internet connections beyond the 56Kbps service. These services are either available now or will be available in the near future.