Libraries, Computing & Technology
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CAFE: List of communities

Accommodating Technology

Leader
John Eulenberg (artlang@msu.edu)

The Accommodating Technology Community explores ways by which information and information tools can be rendered accessible to the entire University, regardless of specific abilities and disabilities. Members continue to review tools that are available to students, staff, and faculty members for creating and accessing learning materials and teaching materials.

Administrative Data Users (ADUC)

Leader
Gail Nutter (gnutter@msu.edu)

The Administrative Data Users Community is a group of people with a shared interest in the creation and use of institutional data and associated information systems. It provides an opportunity to share experiences, expertise, and tools among users of institutional data and information system providers. Business functions, information domains, and information systems include Facilities, Finance and Budget, Human Resources, Person, Organization, Research Administration, Student, University Advancement, and others. This community meets during fall and spring semesters, usually twice per month. Announcement and discussion threads are posted at forums.msu.edu.

Computers in Writing

Leader
Bill Hart-Davidson (hartdav2@msu.edu)

Computers in Writing help identify needs and promote technology use in support of writing and writing instruction on the MSU campus. The main focus includes the writing courses and degree programs offered in the College of Arts & Letters, the Writing Center, and Tier I writing courses in ATL. This community broadly focuses on other technology uses related to writing and writing instruction across campus (virtual writing courses, collaborative writing, etc.), including technology support for Tier II writing courses. Computers in Writing invites members interested in the teaching of writing to help understand those differences and identify models of technology use that support best practices for teaching writing in online environments.

Health Education and Related Technologies (HEART)

Leaders
Kathy Lovell (lovell@msu.edu) and Theresa Bernardo (bernar21@msu.edu)

This community provides a venue for joint planning across MSU’s health professions colleges (Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine) and advises the office of the Vice Provost for Libraries, Computing, and Technology (LCT) regarding technology use as it relates to these colleges. It has traditionally operated on a “consensus” model rather than via a formalized and codified set of rules. Functions include:

Instructional Computing and Technology

Leader
Dennie Hoopingarner (hooping4@msu.edu)

The Instructional Computing and Technology Community (ICTC) is responsible for matters relating to instructional computing and technology on campus including: instructional development, instructional delivery, support services for faculty and students, management of curriculum and instruction, and advising.

MSU IT Exchange

Leader
Dave Gift (gift@msu.edu)

MSU IT Exchange, a community for collaboration, was formed to bring people interested in information technology at MSU together as a cohesive group. This group meets on a regular basis throughout the year and is open to anyone interested in supporting the significant role technology plays at Michigan State.

Network Communication

Leader
John Resotko (Resotko@law.msu.edu)

The Network Communications Community provides advice to the Vice Provost for Libraries, Computing and Technology regarding the University's networking infrastructure, including design, configuration, networked devices and services, and policy.

Web Development (MSU WebDev CAFÉ)

Leader
Burton Bargerstock (bargerst@msu.edu)

The WebDev CAFÉ serves the community of MSU Web professionals by facilitating group discussions with information/opinion sharing, convening meetings and events, and offering feedback on policies as well as large-scale applications. Broad themes pursued through CAFÉ activities will include: Web design, standards, development, services, and collaboration tools. Specific topics may include: Web programming, mashups, rich media, content management systems, information architecture, usability, accessibility, Web hosting, storage, security, writing for the Web, and Web 2.0 tools such as social networking. Attention is also paid to expanding awareness of professional development opportunities for higher education Web professionals. Through its activities, the WebDev CAFÉ fosters a supportive, knowledgeable, and multidisciplinary community of practice for Web professionals, whether they are from staff, faculty, or student ranks. The community holds monthly planning meetings, quarterly forums, and utilizes an e-mail list (list.msu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=webdevcafe&A=1) and threaded discussions (forums.msu.edu) to communicate throughout the year.