Kent State University Network and Information Systems Study APPENDIX D INTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY V. P. FOR BUSINESS & FINANCE TO FROM Ilee Rhimes DATE 10/08/92 SUBJECT Networking and Information Systems Study Interviews As you are aware, Kent State University has formed a study group to conduct an examination of its computing needs in the areas of networking and administrative information systems. By now, you should have received a questionnaire with a cover letter which indicated that personal interviews would also be conducted with select groups of faculty, students and staff. Based on recommendations from senior staff and faculty, you have been selected to be interviewed. Interviews will be conducted on November 3rd, November 4th, November 5th, November 12th and November 13, 1992. Each group is scheduled to be interviewed for one hour. Your group is scheduled to be interviewed from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 1992 in the Urban Conference Room, 2nd Floor of the library. Following are five key questions to that you will be asked to comment on during the interview: Describe the information flow and processing needs of your current environment. What are the strengths of this environment? What are the weaknesses of this environment? If these weaknesses could be resolved, what would be the benefits? What do you see as the key future needs in your environment in the next two to five years. We plan to use the results of these interviews along with completed questionnaires to develop problem statements. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. Thank you in advance for your participation. Student Questions Describe your interaction with the college administrative offices that are computerized: a. Admissions process b. Financial Aid c. Billing d. Grading e. Advising f. Other What are the strengths? What problems are you experiencing? If these problems could be solved, what would be the benefits? Kent State University Network and Information Systems Study Interview Schedule Day 1 November 3, 1992: Place - Urban Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Library 8:30 - 9:30 Group 1 Executive Officers 10:15 - 11:15 Group 2 President 1:00 - 2:00 Group 3 Associate Provost; Vice Provost, Regional Campuses; Vice Provost Student Affairs; Vice Provost and Dean, Research and Graduate Studies; and Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs 2:45 - 3:45 Group 4 Academic Deans Day 2 November 4, 1992: Place - Urban Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Library 8:30 - 9:30 Group 5 Department Chair. 10:15 - 11:15 Group 6 Regional Campus Deans 1:00 - 2:00 Group 7 Bursar; Registrar; Admissions; Student Financial Aid; and Residence Services 2:45 - 3:45 Group 8 Career Planning and Placement Medical Services Day 3 November 5, 1992: Place - Urban Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Library 8:30 - 9:30 Group 9 Faculty 10:15 - 11:15 Group 10 Faculty 1:00 - 2:00 Group 11 Students 2:45 - 3:45 Group 12 Open Session Day 4 November 12, 1992: Place - Urban Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Library 8:30 - 9:30 Group 13 Human Resources 10:15 - 11:15 Group 14 Financial Affairs, University Auditing, Resource Analysis 1:00 - 2:00 Group 15 Facilities Planning and Operations 2:45 - 3:45 Group 16 Development and Alumni Relations November 13, 1992: Place - Urban Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Library 8:30 - 9:30 Group 17 Administrative Assistants, Secretarial and Clerical 1 10:15 - 11:15 Group 18 Administrative Assistants, Secretarial and Clerical 1:00 - 2:00 Group 19 Audio Visual, Teleproductions and Library 2:45 - 3:45 Group 20 Purchasing, Food Services, Campus Bus Services, Bookstore, Airport, Telephone Communications [ Table of Contents | Next page | Previous page ]