Professor Egan's report, and the strategy described within, was noted by the Committee. 9.2 Report of the Computer Centre PRA JLCC Issues covered and resolutions made under this item also related to item 9.1. Mr P R Annal, Director, Computer Centre, had been invited to the Meeting to speak to his report. The difficulties were caused by inconsistencies among computers across the University in the way they had been set up. Mr Annal asked for comments about this policy.
Response form the faculties had been positive.
Mr Annal invited the Committee's views on the funding proposal under Section 1.7.1. Mr Annal suggested that Phase 2 be dependent upon the results of Phase 1. He suggested that faculties take over responsibility for equipment and the Centre look after the infrastructure. He invited comment. Mr Annal mentioned the current lack of clarity in the policy approval process at the University.