1. Information Technology at Wells Progress Report, Summer, 1999: Highlighting Work since Report to Board of Trustees in January, 1998 Prepared by Kenneth E. Larson Manager: Computer & Network Operations

2. Goal: To support the mission of the College by enhancing teaching and learning Vision: described in Connections: Enhancing the Wells Experience through Information Technology “Computers no longer merely compute….they help communicate.”

3. Vision: Enhancing Campus-wide Communication and Collaborative Learning Enhancing Wells’ Access to the World and the World’s Access to Wells Enhancing Access to the Library’s Resources Enhancing Learning in the Classroom and Beyond

4. Means: Expand information technology resources in four areas: I. Network services II. Network infrastructure (fiber optic backbone and interior wiring) III. Computers and other equipment for students, faculty, and staff IV. Support and training

5. I. Network Services (1) Accomplished by 1998: Leased-line access to the Internet Email server (c. 500 accounts) Web servers Dial-in server for faculty and staff

6. I. Network Services (2) Accomplished 1998-99: Revised Web site (www.wells.edu) to reflect look of College print publications; award-winning site Upgraded Internet connection from 56k to 256k Installed new Web & email server to assure reliability and performance Installed firewall & other security measures Built Windows NT network for part of Administration

7. I. Network Services (3) Underway: Interactive Web services, such as online application (Summer/Fall 1999) More internal uses of Web technology (intranet), including in classes Library online catalog (part of Library integrated library automation system), ready May, 2000. (Server already installed and wiring complete.)

8. II. Network Infrastructure: Campus Backbone (1) Accomplished by 1998: Central hub in Main Building Server Room Fiber optic connections to four campus buildings Conduit for fiber to other buildings

9. II. Network Infrastructure: Campus Backbone (2) Accomplished 1998-99: Extended fiber optic backbone to Morgan, Smith, Bellinzoni, Maintenance, Weld, Leach, Glen Park, and Dodge; fiber to the Library (previously coax) Increased backbone speed of Academic network from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

10. II. Network Infrastructure: Campus Backbone (3) To do: Add fiber optic connections to Barler, Campbell, Student Union (music, visual arts, dance)

11. II. Network Infrastructure: Interior Wiring (1) Accomplished by 1998: Wired Library (partial), Macmillan, Pettibone, Cleveland, Zabriskie

12. II. Network Infrastructure: Interior Wiring (2) Accomplished 1998-99: Wired Morgan, Smith, Bellinzoni, Maintenance, Weld, Main, Leach, Glen Park, Dodge; expanded wiring in the Library including for laptops To do: Barler, Campbell, Student Union

13. III. Computers and Other Equipment for Students, Faculty, Staff (1) OVERALL: Accomplished by 1998: c. 300 computers, most on the campus network and the Internet Two labs in Macmillan completely refurbished New labs in Main (two) and Cleveland

14. III. Computers and Other Equipment for Students, Faculty, Staff (2) FOR STUDENTS: Accomplished 1998-99 (1): 73 computers in general computer labs; all on the Internet (64 new since January, 1999: 450 MHz Pentium IIs/IIIs; translucent Mac G3s) Two new labs in Weld (summer, 1998) Zabriskie lab completely rebuilt and refurbished (summer, 1999)

15. III. Computers and Other Equipment for Students, Faculty, Staff (3) FOR STUDENTS: Accomplished 1998-99 (2): Two labs in Main completely upgraded New specialized labs in Morgan and Macmillan (digital imaging and digital video) Installed high-speed laser printers in all labs

16. III. Computers and Other Equipment for Students, Faculty, Staff (4) FOR FACULTY: Accomplished 1998-99: Provided high-end computers to all faculty Created computer projection systems for fourteen classrooms (most are portable for flexible use: carts with computers, projection, and sound)

17. III. Computers and Other Equipment for Students, Faculty, Staff (5) FOR FACULTY: Underway: Installing high-end computer and video projection capability in Cleveland Auditorium (summer, 1999)

18. III. Computers and Other Equipment for Students, Faculty, Staff (6) VIDEO AND SATELLITE Accomplished: Installed VCR & large monitor in every classroom in Cleveland and a number of classrooms in Macmillan & other buildings Began to use satellite dish on Cleveland for videoconferences (downlink)

19. III. Computers and Other Equipment for Students, Faculty, Staff (7) STAFF Accomplished: Provided a computer for every staff member who needs one

20. IV. Support and Training (1) Accomplished: Two full-time Microcomputer Support Technicians (since December, 1997) Training workshops and workshop series

21. IV. Support and Training (2) To do: Increased training opportunities for both faculty and staff Support for faculty members wishing to experiment with new technologies to enhance teaching and learning