Hugh Devine reviewed the computing situation for Forest Resources in Siamak Khorram's absence. In particular, the Dean wanted all offices and classrooms wired, which has been achieved. Two of three department heads now use electronic communications as primary means of information dissemination. The administrative component of each department has its own complex of systems tied into and consistent with the University systems. On the academic side, the lab has primarily PCs and a few Macs.
Incoming students get a computing literary course and each instructor review computing expectations.
The issue of copyright laws were discussed, particularly because a student had scanned quite a few Cindy Crawford photos that had to be removed. He will clear it through the appropriate channels. In addition, a CQI team is being created to address the University ID proposal. Also, they should let their system administrators know they're planning to run it. If run contrary to instructions, it will crash the system.