Establishing universal 100-MegaByte computer network to satisfy the need of increasing network traffic. This technology will allow single to group or group to group teleconferences across the internet. A second aspect of this funding was the establishment of a telemedicine research laboratory to support our courses in telehealth. The 'core' SAHS staff positions have been reviewed and updated to fit the needs of the new organization. The focus is on skills and how those skills can be best utilized as well as developed to enhance job flexibility and meet functional needs.
Technical expertise is the major deficiency within the current staff positions.
In FY99 one of these technical positions was created and filled. With the development of the FY00 budget, permanent funding for the two technical FTE s is being established. With the addition of proposed specializations, increase number of faculty and students, increase amount of funded research, staff positions will need to be reviewed periodically to determine if the staff skill levels and functions are meeting the needs of the school. Two office personnel to assist faculty in research proposal development and a doctoral program. FY2000, State funds to support one full-time position.