1. TCU Breakout Introduced TCU techs to Technology Initiative –Wireless –High Performance issues –Distributed Tech Support Network –Performed initial assessment –Started work on Virtual Library

2. TCU Breakout Scheduled 3 training workshops on VL database this spring VL work based on IPL that can be easily adapted to Tech Support Network Working on getting strategic planning tool online

3. TCU Breakout Network Startup Resource Center –Can provide published material online for free (O’Reilly, etc) Preparing for AIHEC Board approval of National Framework Document –Major project: Collaboratory Mark Trebian, Geoffrey Fox Looking to hire help in development (Grad Students)

4. TCU Breakout Initiated dialog with I2 Have NSF and DoD set-asides coming this spring TCU’s need technology plans in place –need to collect data to facilitate –want to bring administrators and techs together at AIHEC spring conference to start process

5. TCU Breakout Heavy discussion on type of training workshops are appropriate –Intense Academy training –Certification Training –Specific Needs Training Invite NCSA experts to present demos and workshops at AIHEC spring conference