Computer training Karen Sue Grosz has sent a note to Gow announcing that computer training courses would be provided for faculty. Virtual Library, Virtual Academy, etc. Gow announced that college library catalogues are available through Bibliomation's WEB PAC .
Users can find out if the resource they're looking for has been checked out, etc.
Roti noted that some institutions are creating online book discussion groups, which would be extremely useful for a system where colleges are spread out all over the state. Margi Winters said that the Chancellor's Office had created Connecticut Learning Systems, which would oversee the development of Distance Learning courses. Winters is coordinating the activities of the subcommittee on administrative support, and Tom White-Hassler is coordinating the activities of the committee on pedagogical concerns. The committee noted the preponderance of Tunxis personnel on the CLS membership list. Under the rubric of Distance Learning, the members also discussed problems related to screening of DL students, including placement testing and registration and financial aid.