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Network and Information Systems Study ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The team owes special recognition to President Carol A. Cartwright, Provost Myron Henry, and Vice President Lawrence Kelley for authorizing this network and information systems study. We extend a special thanks to IBM Corporation for assigning several of its staff members to assist and participate in this study. In particular, we would like to thank Sue Splitgerber, IBM consultant and application transfer specialist, for providing us with needed guidance, expertise, and encouragement. We also appreciate the extra efforts of Vince Santangelo, IBM Marketing Representative, for coordinating education day. The team acknowledges and appreciates the time and efforts of all who helped make this study a success. We especially appreciate the consideration and effort given to this study by members of the University community who participated in interviews, submitted written statements, completed questionnaires, and provided words of encouragement. It was this information that enabled the team to compile a report that (1) presents the current status of information systems and network communications at Kent and (2) recommends a plan that outlines the future direction that information systems and network communications should take at Kent. The team also appreciates the fine editing advice provided by Ramona Stamm of University Publications. Finally, the team acknowledges the excellent clerical and logistical support provided by Kathi Brown whose activities ranged from scheduling meetings and interviews to capturing interview notes and making copies. [ Table of Contents | Next page | Previous page ] |