The Internet2 Arts and Humanities effort should create a set of Working Groups that will address the mutual concerns and interests of the arts and humanities communities. Campuses need more information on how Internet2 can facilitate the Arts and Humanities areas. For example, how can the computer sciences departments assist the arts and humanities departments on different campuses. Social Science departments don t have a lot of computer support. Internet2 could help.
Technologists have to reach out and create an infrastructure for non-technologists to use.
Internet2 needs to launch this so under-funded disciplines can benefit from technology. We need to share best practices among the Internet2 community. Sharing early success stories, such as Brian Shephard s work at the University of Oklahoma, would be beneficial to us all. Educause has launched an effective practices effort, with a Web site to share effective practices and a database where people can search for success stories. Internet2 should work with the GigaPoPs to identify interesting applications and promote these efforts.