Nathan+Grassi

Performance Improvement Project: For this project I will be developing a proposal suggestion the remodeling of the primary meeting/conference and small class room for our department to accommodate for the addition of new technologies.

1. **__Name of organization__**: Department of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York, University at Buffalo

2**__. Summary__** Decreasing availability of shared Medical School and University Centrally scheduled spaces has placed a greater demand on the departments only conference and teaching room. This room has not been equipped with any of the modern technologies for presentation or instruction that we have come to expect from an premier R01 research institution. Beyond the lack of available technology, the facility it self is uncomfortable due to poor and outdated climate control systems, and furnishings not conducive to learning and viewing of presentations.

3. **__Background of organization__**

· The Department is located on the University of Buffalo South Campus, at the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Room 108 Sherman Hall. The University became part of the SUNY system in 1962, but was originally founded as a medical college in 1846.


 * The department's mission focuses heavily on education of undergraduate, graduate, post-doctoral and medical students, as well as on research within the field of Physiology and Biophysics. As such a facility that would allow for the pursuit of this mission should be provided.


 * The stated goals are similar to the mission, to support research and education on a variety of levels.


 * Faculty from the university, visiting faculty, various research scientists and technicians post-doctoral students, medical, dental, graduate (PhD and MS), and undergraduate students.


 * **Key Personnel**
 * Dr. Harold Strauss - Department Chair
 * Dr. A. Auerbach - IFR Committee Chair
 * Dr. S. Laychock - Senior Associate Dean for Research and Biomedical Education
 * Pamela Davison - Assistant to the Chair. Dept. of Physiology and Biophysics


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 * All public relations material is available on the medical school and departmental website. Annual reports should also be available from the medical school or University websites. (Links Below)

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4. **__Performance Gap & Cause Analysis:__**

The desired outcome of this proposal will be for our meeting and teaching room to represent a high quality facility where presenters can adequately present technology right media such as video and power points to their audience. Furth it would be ideal to have the added flexibility of interactive systems such as the smart board systems to allow a greater degree of flexibility and interactivity between speaker and audience. The problem currently is that the room lacks the basic technology and presentation necessities expected in rooms of this nature. These include a projector and sound system, white board and built in computer lectern. Thus the performance gap is that our speakers are disadvantaged as we much bring in the necessary technology on carts which is time consuming and often yields compatibility issues with the speaker’s technology.

In recent months increasing difficulty to secure space has caused us to increase our dependence on our department’s primary meeting space. This space had not been updates for more than a decade. The outdated space creates and environmental gap between our ability to present and teach in this space adequately and what we are forced to do with as it stands now. The addition technology that has become common in both instruction and delivering of department seminars would serve to close the performance gap we are facing. Some of these technologies should include, ceiling mounted projector, smart board, internet access, white boards, and appropriate furnishings and decoration. These additions would allow our speakers and faculty to better present their topics to the audience and create a more professional setting for seminars and talks.

5. **__Background (cont.)__**

The room in question is one of the more centrally located and convenient rooms for the most people. In addition as it is departmental space we have nearly complete control over scheduling. Our department holds regular departmental seminars. Each speaker is sponsored by a faculty member who advises the seminar coordinator in setting up the event. This space is often viewed as the last resort or least favorite location. I suggest that sponsor preference would be an indicator of the gap associated with this room.

A plan should be developed for the remodeling of room 108. The final approval of this would have to come from the IFR committee of our department as the hold fiscal control over spending, as well as being supported by the Department Chair who is ultimately responsible for all departmental space.

6. **__Strategies__**



Rational and Justification:
· Low end: o Strengths: § Least expensive, Least time required to complete o Limitations: § Does not fully address some of the performance gaps such as the availability of modern technology and necessary repairs to the facilities. · Midlevel Plan: o Strengths: § Plan is within budget, and consists of renovations and additions that would both add to the comfort and usability of the facility which will provide a significant progress toward closing the performance gap. o Limitations: § This plan still leaves out several of the desirable technologies to place this facility on the cutting edge of technology and close the desired performance gap. · High-End Plan: o Strengths: § Addresses all concerns identified in the performance gap analysis. o Limitations: § Well outside the budget of this project.

The midlevel plan has been chosen as the plan that will be pursued. This was decided at a departmental budget meeting on April 24th 2010. More data on specifics and pricing is currently being collected by several key members of the project named at the meeting. Dr. Mike Duffey was placed in charge of this inquiry. An interview was conducted with Dr. Duffey on April 24th 2010. He discussed his vision for the proposed renovations and reviewed the plans which I prepared. According to the interview though slightly modified, he feels that the mid-level plan I identified is likely the closest fit for the renovations to the departmental space. Also interviewed was Pam Davison, Assistant to the chair and secretary to the IFR committee who will likely be funding this project. Ms. Davison’s opinion is that the midlevel plan was to technology heavy and will likely be cut from the final plan with more money being devoted to things like new curtains and aesthetic renovations. This opinion was somewhat disheartened, but I can only hope that the committee will see the value of my performance gap analysis and choose to include some of my recommendations. I asserted to both Dr. Duffey and Ms. Davison that the integrated technology I proposed would be the best investment to create a space that is capable to be used as a teaching classroom, seminar room and conference space. Any proposal that does not include these recommendations whole only serve to weaken the department’s ability to conduct its mission of research, teaching and education within this space.

My Role:
My role in this project is that of the initial proposer and consultant to the appointed committee member investigating the possibility of under taking this project. I hope in the coming weeks that my role in this process will expand and I will be able to attend future meetings of the committee as this decision is debated.

Data Plan:
Access to the working wiki for this project has been provided to both Dr. Duffey and Dr. Auerbach, the head of the IFR committee. It is my hope that as this proposal takes shape they will be able to monitor my progress and provide budgetary and departmental incite as to the direction I should be moving. Several documents, including the description of my various proposal levels have been sent to stakeholders for comment. Though none have shared their comments with me at this time.

Project Management: My role in this project is that of the initial proposer and consultant to the appointed committee member investigating the possibility of under taking this project. I hope in the coming weeks that my role in this process will expand and I will be able to attend future meetings of the committee as this decision is debated. The primary way of managing resources used for this intervention is to coordinate several reports and estimates on the cost benefit analysis of completing this renovation. Each of these reports is shared between the committee members and me though a digital format. Reports will be compiled by Dr. Duffey and a PowerPoint presentation will be presented to the committee to share the findings of this inquiry. The presentation will also be sent via email to other stakeholders such as department faculty and an open call for comments will be made. This is unfortunately one of the only forms of file sharing our department universally uses. All stakeholders universally have access to Microsoft office 2007 or 2008.

**__ Proposed Budget: __** || **__ Renovations: __** || || ||  Carpeting: || $2,000 ||  ||  Painting & Ceiling Repair: || $8,000 || **__ Technology: __** || || ||  Smart board w/ integrated projector: || $5,500 ||  ||  Wireless SMART slates: || $3,000 ||  ||  Lecturn: || $400 ||  ||  Computer station: || $1,100 || **__ Furnishings: __** || || ||  White Boards: || $1,000 ||  ||  Nesting Chair System: || $6,000 || // * For quotes from venders, see attached PDF document // ||   || ** Budget Total: ** || ** $27,000 ** || __Training and installation:__ All training and installation will be preformed in-house and therefore carry no direct cost. Trainings will be given by Nathan Grassi to all faculty and staff prior to use of the facility. Installation of technical equipment will be completed by John Merrow and John Zaharkin.
 * Financial and Budget Information **

**Technical Information**
Technical information and specifics are detailed for each budget line in the attached PDF document. Sharman Hall 108:

**Project Assessment/Evaluation**
Formative and summative assessments will be made based on the performance of faculty and staff with the use of the technology after its installation. The will be observed while using the new facility while teaching or making presentations and performance will be compared to teaching/presenting done in the previous facility. Further a survey of needs has been planned inquiring about the needs of each faculty member for teaching and presenting and what they think should be included in a new seminar/teaching facility.

1. Please rate the new facility in the following categories:
|| **Unacceptable**  || **Below average** || **Average** || **Above Average** || **Ideal** ||
 * Attractiveness:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Comfort:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Level of Technology:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Ease of Use:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Functionality for teaching:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Functionality for seminars:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Flexibility:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Ease of Use:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Functionality for teaching:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Functionality for seminars:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Flexibility:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Functionality for seminars:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Flexibility:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||
 * Flexibility:** || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Unacceptable || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Below average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Above Average  || [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Ideal  ||

2. Which of the following activities would you use this facility for? (Mark all that apply)
Other (please specify) ||
 * [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Which of the following activities would you use this facility for? (Mark all that apply) Teaching [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Departmental Seminars [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Presentations [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Meetings [[image:file:///C:/Users/negrassi/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif width="1" height="1" caption="http://www.surveymonkey.com/i/t.gif"]] Small Group Sessions ||

=**COMMENTS:**=

Hi Nathan, Great project! Based on our readings and vodcasts, environment definitely plays a role in the improved function of an organization. Meeting space becomes a huge issue once it is gone or taken away. Add to this a space that is not prepared to house the technology infrastructure needed, especially in your field of expertise. You will be the hero on campus once this gets up and running. What specific infrastructure needs have you identified? Good luck! Duane

Duane,

As far as infrastructure, my primary concern is the smart board or at the very least some sort of mounted projection system as well as a lectern mounted computer. This elevates the need to wheel out the media cart and teal with communication errors between the speakers laptop and out two ton projector! Another interesting comment I received from Dr. Donaldson is the need for training. I fear that will fall squarely in my lap, as will any complaints till the bugs get worked out, but it is a small price to pay for a presentable facility.