University of Michigan
Sandra E. Colombo, Ph.D.
Product Area Manager, IT
Information, Research, and Access Products & Services

University of Michigan Research Environment

A. Introduction

A newly organized initiative to provide a similar information environment for faculty and students in the role of researchers.

B. Problem Statement

To enhance "discipline common" technological research components.

C. Objectives: Desired Outcomes

• System integration with web for "easy" access and security, both authentication and authorization
• Interoperability with appropriate and desired aspects of research, administrative, and instructional systems
• Desktop customization of system component choices

D. Strategies

• Outlining a plan for 97-98 activities
• Reviewing direction and obtaining input from various members of the research community.
• Identifying researcher or research committee sponsors

E. Components

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS): add remote and network access
• Site license database
• Data set sharing: enhance infrastructure
• Local publishing: evolving and will include dissertation publication

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