We need to assess the need. Other departments do not seem to buy their students computers. Board members largely agree that printing facilities are essential. We should ask incoming students what their preferred work patterns are. The computers belong to the department, which receives 3000 p.a. for computing needs of the Wellcome Unit.
Most staff bring in money with their individual grants.
AOB JHa points out that the minutes of the Departmental Board have to be publicly accessible, for example online or on a dedicated notice board. JA reports that a University-wide forum for Chairs of the Departmental Boards has been launched. The Board agrees that it would be more appropriate to elect a member of the permanent staff as Chair. JA is elected and accepts. JVP to check The Departmental Board regrets being forced to abandon its decision of electing a student representative as its Chair and thanks AW for her services.