Fleming suggested that a recommendation might be for schools to approach companies to attain technical support. Lytle recommended greater involvement by senior administration in distance learning policy. Lytle said UCF appears to be thinking along traditional lines. They are building two parking garages and a computer center with a 450 seat auditorium. The suggestion was made to make the statement about staff development versus faculty development.
Staff are the last to get to go to conferences.
This workshop provides opportunities. Doesn't have to be a lot of money involved, but the event could raise consciousness. This implies a financial investment by each institution. Another suggestion was made that middle management managers and department chairs-types must take training to understand the uses of technologies. Especially those used for distance learning.