Wednesday
January 14, 2004
Vol 1, No 26
Inside Today's Issue |
1. Cochran named interim dean of Business School
2. CCHE rep briefs board on proposed legislation
3. CVA presents Picasso ceramics exhibition
4. IT Responds: How to order a telephone or network jack
1. Cochran named interim dean of Business School
John Cochran, chair of the Economics Department, has been named interim dean of the School of Business. "In the role of Interim Dean, John has all authority associated with the position of Dean of the School of Business," said Interim President Ray Kieft, who made the appointment following a request for nominations from Business School faculty.Cochran, an economics professor at Metro since 1986, has chaired the Economics Department since 1997. He also was chair of the department from 1990 to 1994. "I'm looking forward to working with the quality chairs and quality faculty in the Business School," said Cochran, adding that he hopes to continue progress on improvements that have come about as part of the current accreditation process and ensure the mission of the school is aligned with the college mission.
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2. CCHE rep briefs board on proposed legislation
A number of bills affecting higher education are expected to be introduced in the Colorado State Legislature this year. Jake Zambrano, director of governmental affairs for the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, briefed the Board of Trustees on those bills during its regular meeting last week. To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/legislation_twv1011404.htm
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3. CVA presents Picasso ceramics exhibition
The Metro State Center for Visual Art (CVA) presents Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics from the Edward and Ann Weston Collection now through Feb. 28. The public is invited to the free opening reception on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/picasso_twv1011404.htm
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4. IT Responds: How to order a telephone or network jack
Information Technology provides details on who to contact for a new telephone or network jack, typical costs and what's involved.
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/itresponds_twv1011404.htm
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MetroConnect
savings reaches $420,000 annually In a presentation to the Board of Trustees at last week's meeting, Barnett said, "We originally estimated an annual savings of $300,000. We've actually incurred a savings of $400,000 to $420,000." He added that much of the savings comes from reduced printing and mailing costs as well as the elimination of other information systems and maintenance agreements. Total cost of the project is $447,000, funded equally from the general fund and student fees, as well as a $47,000 annual maintenance agreement. IT Web Manager Ben Zastrocky said that about one third of all higher education institutions are using portal technology similar to MetroConnect. By 2005, the number is expected to increase to 85 percent. "Students are beginning to expect this type of technology," Zastrocky told the Board. The portal currently provides e-mail, calendar, class registration and employee information, news, events and announcements to students, faculty and staff. Enhancements to these functions are planned, as is the addition of a system for alumni and potential students. For instance, IT plans to work with the campus library and bookstore to generate book-and-materials lists for students that become available when they register for a course. "A portal
is a journey and not a destination, and we are very much at the
beginning of the journey," Zastrocky said.
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