Because of this, it is important that the University implements a plan to ensure that services are not disrupted and that we can proceed normally when the next century begins. The work already has begun. A special Year 2000 Steering Committee chaired by Don Holdegraver, director of University audit services, is coordinating the effort. The committee's role is to provide guidance to all University administrators and managers in assuring that their areas of responsibility are Year 2000 compliant. Non-traditional information systems devices such as research and medical equipment.
Information system interfaces with external organizations.
It could be anything electronic that is at risk. Each vice president, dean and department head ultimately will be responsible for the preparedness of his or her unit. The inventory process for networked devices already has begun. The Y2K Steering Committee has determined that copiers, fax machines, printers and scanners pose no liability to the University and are excluded from this inventory. All information systems interfaces with external organizations also must be identified by Sept. 15.