Even if more physical space was made available, the switch itself can't be easily expanded because it is no longer being manufactured. Simply supporting the switch is becoming difficult and expensive. Maintenance support is only guaranteed until the end of this year making continued use of the current switch even less feasible. Software support except during a catastrophic system failure has been discontinued. The present switch and the simple telephones that were sufficient in the 1970s won't support many of the features callers want to use today.
Telephones are tools that people use every day to make their jobs a little easier.
Many staff members will be able to do their jobs more efficiently with features that the new switch will support. At this time next year, the second floor switch room will be connecting callers across campus using some of the latest in telecommunications technology. In upcoming issues, you'll learn more about what's in TEL for you. West Campus Construction Please watch for changing traffic patterns along Third St. and Intramural Dr. Over spring break, contractors began work on Outside Public Works Phase III in this area. We will keep you posted of street closings as information becomes available.