Introduction

In January 2005, Ohio State University leaders, including: Coordinating Council, Council of Deans, Senior Fiscal Officers and the University Senate Fiscal Committee, approved a 5-year funding proposal submitted by the Office of the CIO, to build and support a centrally managed wireless network for Ohio State University - Columbus campus.

Under separate funding, CIO Ilee Rhimes also appointed TELR (Technology Enhanced Learning & Research), in collaboration with OSU colleges, to deliver a best practices wireless instructional technologies website and sponsor a series of professional development opportunities for IT staff and faculty.

The OSU Wireless (Network) Project includes both the technical and pedagogical (TELR) wireless initiatives for Ohio State University.

Phase I of the OSU Wireless Project will roll out September 2005. Phase I will consist of converting 190 - 200 existing wireless hotspots in over 60 buildings and key student gathering areas on campus. Ohio State faculty, staff and students will be able to log into any OSU Wireless hotspot using a pre-assigned OSU Wireless ID and PIN. There is no charge for Ohio State faculty, staff and students to use OSU Wireless hotspots. Phase I will provide wireless hotspot access until the official roll out of wireless in Phase II. Instructions on activating your OSU Wireless ID and PIN, configuring your device and more have been posted to: Connect!.

Phase II and above of the OSU Wireless Project will initially roll out September 2006 and will serve as the official launch of wireless for Ohio State University - Columbus campus. Additional build out is expected to continue through 2010. A number of TELR activities are also being planned for this phase of the project. For more information: Project Overview .

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Introduction