How did UCCSC get started?
The first "conference" was at UC Santa Cruz in 1982. It was
suggested and then hosted by Jim Mulherin, a consultant who suggested
that UCSC find out what other UC campuses were doing with respect to academic
software. The focus was strictly on academic software, as administration
could always acquire whatever is needed. It was held in a conference room
on campus. Twenty-one people attended.
What is UCCSC, and what does the acronym
stand for?
Since 1982, people from the UC campuses have been meeting during the summer
to discuss common issues associated with providing and supporting information
technology services in the UC system. The conference is a result of grass
roots efforts by UC campuses to share knowledge and information for the
benefit of all UCs. For the past several years, approximately 200 people
have attended. The conference location shifts each year between northern
and southern California campuses. The acronym "UCCSC" stands
for "University of California Computing Services Conference."
Where and when have past UCCS Conferences
been held?
2003 - Irvine
2002 - Berkeley
2001 - Los Angeles
2000 - Davis
1999 - Santa Barbara
1998 - Santa Cruz
1997 - San Diego
1996 - San Francisco
1995 - Riverside
1994 - Berkeley
1993 - Irvine
1992 - Davis
1991 - Los Angeles
1990 - Santa Cruz
1989 - Santa Barbara
Possible future conference locations
2004 - Riverside
2005 - San Francisco
2006 - Santa Cruz
2007 - San Diego
2008 - Merced
What types of presentations have been made
at UCCSC?
Topics range from campus technical issues and projects to organizational
and policy issues; participants include technical support staff, system
administrators, unit directors, librarians, and people with various job
titles for whom technology plays a significant role in their daily activities.
In the past few years, topics have included: Wireless technology, Webcasting, Security and authentication issues, Web site development and applications, Portals, Email policies and misuse, software licensing, UNIX, Windows 2000, Data Warehouse, and e-business directions.
What can I expect to learn at UCCSC?
Aside from the subject matter discussed in the seminars, you will learn
what other people are doing at other campuses in IT. You will have opportunities
to network with people from other campuses who do the same thing as you,
enriching your understanding of how things operate UC-wide.
How can I subscribe to the official UCCSC
listserv?
Go to http://maillists.uci.edu/mailman/listinfo/uccsc
and fill out the subscription form.
How can I contact the Irvine team who is
putting this year's conference together?
E-mail uccsc2003@uci.edu.
What were some of the themes at previous
UCCS Conferences?
2003 - Threads in the Academic Fabric
2002 - Improving Life Through Technology
2001 - Universal Access: Anytime, Anywhere
2000 - Portal to the Future
1997 - Connections
1995 - Preparing the Inn Along the Information Super-Highway
1994 - Building Quality Computer Services
1993 - Using Networking and the Network to Create Less Net Work
1992 - How Do We Leverage Our Diversity?
1991 - Computing Sourcebook Instead of Annual Reports
What is the theme for this year?
Threads in the Academic Fabric
How much does the conference cost?
The conference registration fee is $150.00 (includes all meals, Sunday
and Monday night reception). The early registration deadline is July
7, 2003.
After
this date, registration will be $200 and taken only if there is space
available.
Can I bring a guest?
A guest is welcome to attend the Sunday
and
Monday
night
receptions at an additonal cost. The guest fee is $35 for Sunday's
reception and $50 for Monday's reception. However, guests cannot
attend
the sessions.