The major development in the
near future is the refurbishment of the
This is scheduled from
May-September 2010.
It is intended to have a
consultation meeting in late February/early March to get academic and other
expert input to the designs.
Members are asked to note these developments.
As reported at the last
meeting the University’s Operations Committee has agreed in principle to
move to a central timetabling system. The purpose of this will be:
The implementation will be
phased over 2010/11 and 2011/12.
The project is being managed
by Dr Anne Mumford with significant support from Tricia Breen (IT Services) and
Caroline Pepper (Facilities Management). Jennifer Nutkins is the sponsor and
chairs the Project Management Board. The Board include administrators from
academic departments and Paul Byrne represents the PVC(T).
A tender process has been
undertaken and supplier presentations on 13th January were well
attended.
A Board meeting is scheduled
for late January which it is hoped will lead to a recommendation to the Chair
of Operations Committee for approval of expenditure including the appointment
of a temporary 2-year IT Development Officer in IT Services and a Timetabling
Manager in Facilities Management.
Dr Anne Mumford, 20th January 2010.