Intercampus and Off-Campus Connectivity
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Intercampus and Off-Campus Connectivity

Once the campus is networked, what are the most effective ways to connect our on- and off-campus users? What is the best way to connect these users to other institutions and organizations?

"Outsourcing Remote Access," "Wireless Networking for Colleges and Universities," "ISDN Fundamentals," and "Internet 2 and Networking Futures" considers in more detail the primary and alternative technologies and connections required to answer these questions.

"Outsourcing Remote Access" addresses the key questions institutions must ask about third party Internet connectivity providers, including significant factors like capital cost expenditures; institutional operating philosophies; usage patterns; specific services required; security; and support. This discussion is led by Ardoth Hassler, Executive Director and CIO for Main Campus at Georgetown University and the author of the seminal 1996 "CAUSE/EFFECT" article concerning outsourcing remote access.

"Wireless Networking for Colleges and Universities" provides an overview of the leading wireless connectivity technologies, with an emphasis on user needs and the attendant costs. The presenter, Brad Reese, is the Director of Information Services at George Washington University and is responsible for one of the earliest and largest wireless campus networks in the northeast.

"ISDN Fundamentals" is a comprehensive discussion of the characteristics and capabilities of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), addressing key issues of cost, required equipment and related influences. The presenter, Guy Jones, Director of Technology at George Washington University in Washington D.C., is currently responsible for the installation of the University's advanced fiber-to-the-desktop/ATM-based campus network.

"Internet 2 and Networking Futures" presents an overview of the next plateau of distance learning. The presenter of "Internet 2 and Networking Futures" is Douglas Van Houweling, the Vice Provost for Academic Outreach and Information Technology and Dean of Academic Outreach at the University of Michigan. He is internationally recognized as a leader in the creation and evolution of the NSFNET and the Internet.

Campus Communications Infrastructure
Intercampus & Off-Campus Connectivity

Presentations:
Outsourcing Remote Access
Wireless Networking for
Colleges and Universities

ISDN Fundamentals
Internet 2 and
Networking Futures

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