During the next five years we will shift from supplying computers to access to our network servers. Establishing wireless network support for the increasing mobility and portability of health information systems and devices. Establishing universal 100-MegaByte computer network to satisfy the need of increasing network traffic. 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.
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. To accomplish the goals outlined by the SAHS for the next biennium and beyond, additional state dollars are needed . Chair, and Vice Chair.