The Odd Couple What happens when a French instructor and a techie join forces Sharon Sellars, Director of Language Resource Center Chad Garrett, Director of Technology

Sharon’s Perspective History Overview of project Questionnaires Future plans Summary

Before

Chad’s Perspective Budget Layout/Design Technology Collaboration

Budget Tips Make friends with purchasing Exploit alliances and contracts Negotiate pricing Combine projects

Layout/Design Goals Collaboration, sharing, openness Ease of use and access Ability to reconfigure the space Security

Technology Considerations Save space Overbuild capacity Centralize control Remember the network Standardize but specialize Remember training Build in support and management

Collaboration Tasks Make room for debate Talk about backgrounds and goals Use active listening Explain where you’re coming from Write things down

After

Contacts Sharon Sellars | Chad Garrett | Resources for download