V. UMES Functional Areas continued
{"Image DocumentName": "V. UMES Functional Areas continued", "Image ImageDescription": "Research & Outreach. Definition: Research and community outreach are considered important secondary functions at UMES. Research includes any grant or contract work associated with UMES, many of which are highly dependent on IT resources. Outreach includes all local/regional community service work that UMES performs. These services include support to local K-12 schools, management of Federal and State funds for regional business development, and operation of the UMES owned radio station WESM. Goals: Research and community outreach activities are envisioned to significantly increase over time. The recent decision to create an Applied Information Technology (AIT) Center for research and outreach education is indicative of UMES\u2019 commitment to these functions. Research Goals: Along with the addition of Ph.D. programs, increased research is essential to UMES\u2019 goal of becoming a Doctoral II university. Research also provides significant revenue streams to enhance the University\u2019s overall academic budget and provide additional opportunities for faculty and students. As discussed in the AIT Center Business Plan, UMES is targeting IT related opportunities involving Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) research as well as computer security work. Outreach Goals: As a Land-Grant University, UMES currently supports various community needs and is responsible for managing Federal and State grant/loan funding for business development in four regional counties. UMES plans to provide local K-12 teachers and students with instructional technology training, software training, network consulting, and possibly Application Service Provider (ASP) services. High Level IT Concerns. Unix Lab computers do not have any campus IT support. Faculty currently do not have Internet 2 access. A shortage of IT support skills may impact future research activities. WESM infrastructure and support need improvement. Antennas supporting outreach activities lack security.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}