We also noted that we should explain the process by which priorities were set and post the proposals along with a summary matrix on the ITPG web page in time for ITB members to read them before their December 17 meeting. It was noted that the OIT proposal is going forward.
Next steps are to develop a budget for the new unit and to begin the search for a director.
In the discussions, it was emphasized that the new unit needs a continuing revenue stream and that the infrastructure services that we have been discussing do not flourish under one-time funding strategies. Discussions are also progressing on funding models for supporting the network infrastructure. Calculations of costs per port will serve as a starting point, although the final result is likely to be a mix of central and decentralized funding. It was noted that the campus news server will receive a hardware upgrade and that supporting it out of RUAC funds will work for another year. The vendor for new modem pool equipment has been selected.