It was also suggested that commonly requested files, such as software updates, might be stored locally. ISP RFP Draft Status Sally Phares reported that Vice Chancellor Jane Nichols plans to present the RFP to the Nevada Commission on Educational Technology in March. The Connectivity committee discussed the urgent need to pursue a solution to the large demand for graphical access from students around the state. Several factors are placing pressure on the campuses to provide solutions for their students and faculty. The modem banks are filling regularly in Las Vegas and more often in Reno than in the past.
Many instructors are including web elements in class designs.
Lori Temple reported that UNLV would be offering 40 classes with a web element. TMCC instructors have requested that their students be given PPP accounts for coursework. WNCC and GBC are very interested in providing PPP for students in their many rural locations. UNR is concerned about their remote students having good access to the web. It was discussed that we should proceed immediately with the RFP and add in K-12 later if they are interested.