Universal Service: Pennsylvania
What Participants Hope to Learn
- I look forward to the opportunity to aggressively study the issues to be addressed in this seminar.
- - Bess Adams
- How the Universal Service Fund can benefit my district and
how to take advantage of it.
- - Donald Allaman
- E-Rate information & availability
- - Carl Allison
- Procedures for securing discounts for my LEA.
When we can expect to see discounts in terms of dollars within our district.
Respective roles of the PUC, TelCos, LEAs and USF administrators.
- - David Altman
- I want to get a clear picturre of the requirements
and procedures involved with being eligible
for funds from the program.
- - Kay Bailey
- Find out what the policies and procedures within PA will be so that we can advise our current and potential customers in the affected sectors.
- - Tom Bajzek
- A start!!!
- - Michael Baker
- How my library can use these subsidies to provide better service.
- - Janet Balas
- I hope to learn of ways to save funds while trying to provide our students with the most up-to-date access to technology.
- - Alana S. Banaszak
- How to apply for the e-rate and when it takes effect.
- - Ray Barner
- I am hoping to gain some insight in to options for my school district
- - Hal Barrett
- Ideas for assessing current status, planning for future development, and the nitty gritty of the application process.
- - Barbara Bauer
- ways to assist my teachers in making good choices about
technology use in the classroom.
- - Kathleen Beabout
- We have no technology coordinator in our district (we are very rural, and do not have a large budget). I am the closest we have, so I am hoping to learn what I need to do to help our district aquire funding in telecommunications.
- - Missy Beidelman
- How to receive reimbursement for our $92,000 annual telecommunications costs in the least complicated way.
- - David Belanger
- We would hope to gather information and ideas that we can
use here in Nevada to assist in our distance
education delivery. If allowed, we would also like to share
our experiences with the new regulatory issues in Nevada.
- - Richard Belaustegui
- Learning about what's available, the discount program, etc.
- - Evelyn Bender
- Looking for ways to improve and implement technology across the curriculum. Develop educational relationships with other Pa schools.
- - Jean Bennett
- I hope to be better able to work with our school districts in designing technology plans which make use of the e-rate.
- - Daniel Berger
- Learn mor about the FCC's Telecommunications Act and funding for my district
- - Robert Bifano
- I hope to learn how our District can apply for the Erate discounts
- - Mary Bigelow
- I hope to find a way to find resources to install and operate internet host from my school district, and help maintaining the ISDN connection for the distance learning.
- - Randy Bish
- We hope to keep current on the telecommunications costs.
- - Audrey Blossic
- I hope to learn how to most effectively provide tele-
communications services to the students and teachers in
our schools.
- - Gary Boden
- I hope to be better prepared to move to high speed Internet
access, and to prepare a new technology plan with bid specifications.
- - Scott Bohon
- My goal is to get informed so I might advise the school
district in areas of opportunity.
- - James Bonds
- I am hoping to further my education in the Library Science
field. This experience will contribute to that knowledge.
- - Jane Boyles
- How to utilize financial resource opportunities
- - John Bradley
- I want to gain a better understanding of the upcoming Universal
Service tarriff reductions so I can better assist my District
clients as they plan to expand their LANs and WANs.
- - John Bradley
- There seems to be a misunderstanding in the Cluster about the purpose of the eRate, so I would like to gain clarification. And I am very interested in what this would mean for schools that have a LAN and would like internet access. And how will the School District of Philadelphia fit in to all this?
- - Charles Breiling
- I hope to learn from the participants more about the issues they
are facing and the questions they have. I would like to anticipate
questions ahead of time so we can come up with solutions.
- - Charlene Brennan
- Would like to know more details about beginning of program.
- - H. E. Broadbent
- Learn about the Universal Service discoutn program
- - Donna Brosius
- I hope to learn as much as i can about the topic, and how it
relates directly to our library System. We are presently working
on tech. inventories for three member libraries and
tech. plans. As we would like to automate in the near
future, if funding permits, this will also have an effect
on our planning and implementation.
- - Janice Brown
- Awareness of issues to raise with existing networks of stakekholders.
- - Nancy Bunt
- Gather information concerning all aspects of funding as well as any technology related data.
- - Carol Burda
- Details and up-to-date info on applying for the Universal Service Fund.
- - Dawn Burgoond
- Learn as much as possible about E-Rate to benefit my district.
- - Glenn Burket
- Better understanding of e-rate details such as who will be eligible, timeframe for implementation, possible cost savings, etc.
- - Debra Burrows
- I hope to find out about applying for telecommunication discounts for the library.
- - Lillian Caffrey
- I have been charged with the task of researching the upgrade
possibilities for the schools internet access. I hope to
find out what the possibilities are for getting the school
online using more than one dial up account. I'm very interested
in what other schools are doing and sharing ideas with them.
- - Timothy Canny
- Readiness of PA school districts to take advantage
of the federal program for Universal Service
subsidies
- - Bob Carlitz
- I'm still learning what the seminar is all about.
I just got an announcement recently.
- - Michael Carlsson
- This is my first experience on-line.
- - Millicent carvalho
- Want to learn even more about using the discount program and learn how public libraries can utilize Like to Learn.
- - Sara Jane Cate
- I am very interested in anything and everything that will make information more accessable and usefut to students,teachers and librarians.
- - John F. Caviston
- Hopefully I will learn what is available to libraries so
that I can field questions when they come in.
- - Cathy Chaparro
- To know everything I need to know about universal service but didn't know where to ask!
- - Doris Christmas
- Fund access and technology strategies.
- - Thomas Christoffel
- To be able to share computer knowledge to youth and co-workers.
- - Louis Cioccio
- I would like to learn more about the issue to pass on to my schools.
- - Jack Clark
- Process for obtaining E-rate discounts
Learn about eligible expenditures
Become aware of other technological implementations in k12
- - Robert Clark
- it should be good
- - david clarke
- Specifically I would like to know of any new guidelines for
writing and approving the required technology plans. I am
also interested in any news of a revised timeline for
implementation of the discounts: when will the administrator
be hired? when will applications forms be available? when
will they be due? how will approved applications be linked
with approved plans when they are being sent and approved
by different entities?
- - Barbara Cole
- How best to use telecommunications in education
- - Ruth Collura
- Hope to monitor the quality of the information being circulated and learn the lastest developments in terms of how the Universal Service Fund is being implemented. Would also like to gather information to share with PCTA's members.
- - William Cologie
- How to avail ourselves of the most affordable technology in this electronic informationa age. Since my library will qualify for a 90% discount when the Universal Fund becomes available - it is important that I am prepared to apply for funds.
- - Mary Elizabeth Colombo
- Keep current on the requirements and be able to share that information with libraries throughout the state.
- - Carol Colyer
- Use it as a reality check - see what people think they'll do with the USF, versus what might really be vailable to them. Hope to see growth in thinking regionally.
- - Kevin Conner
- Universal Service Fund information - when, how, who???
- - Maureen Conway
- The best and most efficient method of obtaining discounts on a timely basis. The ability to move through the paperwork and bureaucracy.
- - George Cooke
- We must lower our costs for telecommunications or it will be impossible to make this library information network available to the public. I am eager to participate in information sharing.
- - Hilma Cooper
- Obtain discounts on services for my school. Provide comment to Government .
- - Stephen B. Cooper
- How our library can benefit from the discount program, procedures, etc.
- - Dorothy Corbet
- I am very interested in the how to's of the application ie., where to start,
a.Technology plan,
b. Telecommunications provider
c. Am I talking to the right people???
- - michele corcoran
- How to best assist our School districts in the implementation of the E-rate
- - Shirley Crehan
- I hope to expand on the technology use in our school and our district
- - Richard Cribbs
- I would like to keep up-to-date on the many possibiliites and changes in the telecommunications pricing structure.
- - Mary Crock
- The correct way of applying for E-rate.
What is acceptable.
- - charles crummy
- To find out if my specific questions can be answered
for a multi-type systemwhich covers a very large area.
To contribute as much as possible too!
- - jean currie
- I am not very informed about the use, problems, potential,..
of internet use. I am looking to learn.
- - Christine Czapleski
- Learn more about the e-rate and its benefits.
- - Valerie D'Aguanno
- how to make full advantage of e-rate and application tips and procedures
- - steve dahlheimer
- How to easily apply for and get outside funding to
help ease the cost of implimentation.
- - William Daniels
- How to prepare the library system's application for
universal service discounts.
- - Jonelle Darr
- By the end of the seminar I would like to be able to
assist libraries in their application for subsidized
services, as well as learn how to contribute to the PaPUC's
Universal Telephone Service Task Force.
- - Aimee deChambeau
- What services will be included for inside wiring.
When will applications begin to be accepted.
When can districts actually begin the installation process.
- - Raymond DeFrain
- First, I want to find out how my company can participate in E-rate. Second, I want to gather as much information as possible to distribute to my clients.
- - Michael DeLaurentis
- How the discounts can be used to aggregate demand to directly benefit the residents and businesses of a community, etc., not just the libraries and schools
- - Gerry Depo
- I'd like to learn more about how these funds can be obtained so that I can use this knowledge in future jobs I may hold.
- - Mary Grace Desiderio
- I want to learn if community colleges qualify for the FCC's
universal discount program.
- - John Devere
- Anything that will help us through the appliction process.
- - Alice Devers
- How to observe better rates for my library
- - Luren Dickinson
- How to prepare for the telecommunications act application
and how to apply for discounted telecommunication charges.
- - John DiLeonardo
- Specifics on technology concerns for the future, how will small rural libraries keep up, what unique niches can rural libraries fill.
- - Barbara Doll
- I hope to gain detailed information in order to provide assistance to the school districts, vocational technical schools, and libraries in Westmoreland County to implement the Universal Service Program.
- - C. Charles Dompa
- I hope to be able to understand the working of "E-rate" and hope to be able to receive some assistance for our school as well as assist other schools in their needs.
- - Sr. Marita Donald
- How the Universal Service Discount will effect partnerships
between school districts and their communities.
- - Ed Donley
- We wish to learn how to apply for telecomunications discounts under the new federal Universal Service Program.
We wish information on what should be our district relationship in working with Bell Atlantic.
- - Bettye Dr. Baker
- Hope to learn about particulars of implementation and problems that have arisen; expected future trends
- - A.E. Dreyfuss
- I want to get a clear picturre of the requirements
and procedures involved with being eligible
for funds from the program.
- - David Dubble
- Sharing of problems and solutions experienced while implementing
new technology.
- - James Duncan
- I hope to make contacts with others interested in developing distance learning applications.
I am also interested in the possibilites of using new technology to develop a video on demand system for our county.
- - Jason Eells
- Ways we can benefit our clients from the knowledge diseminated
by this endeavor.
- - Peter Ehrgood
- To get the most up-to-date information on the status of the telecommunications discounts.
- - Kay Ensle
- Rules for consortia for applying for the Universal Service discount program. Probable timing of application.
- - Eleanor Erskine
- Any information about what is available to schools would be a tremendous help.
- - Phil Esno
- Learn enough to train my libraries how to be competitive
within the process.
- - Cliff Farides
- Who else agrees with the vision that Pennsylvania can develop some pretty interesting models for citizen access to information and technology?
What are they willing to do about it?
What are some issues that we all should keep in mind, so that unnecessary stumbling can be avoided?
Where else can we look for inspiration?
How much of a constituency is there for the idea that universal service means more than discounts for schools, libraries, and some healthcare facilities?
Are any of the visionaries in Pennsylvania's business community willing to work alongside us in government to help the polity to thrive through the dispersion of technology?
- - Dave Farley
- To understand the process of obtaining a discounted e-rate and provide appropriate info to the local districts.
- - Rod Farrell
- How the library system can take advantage of this effort.
- - Wes Fasnacht
- As a principal of a Catholic elementary school, I hope to help all our students prepare for their future by learning all they can and with the modern technologies available.All students should be given equal opportunities to learn.
- - Joanita Fedor
- Application procedures and how other multi-unit agencies are applying for the dicounts.
- - Sally Felix
- We need to learn about the process and regulations of applying for funding under the e-rate.
- - John Fetchko
- We need to learn about the process and regulations of applying for funding under the e-rate.
- - John Fetchko
- Hopefully, I will be able to find methods and funds to connect our schools to the internet. By discussion with other professionals, I hope to learn how to find and apply for said funds and also to use these funds to the best advantage.
- - William Fetters
- I hope to learn how to most effectively utilize the opportunities
afforded by the new telecommunications act, in providing Internet
access to public library patrons here and throughout the Commonwealth.
- - Jack Finnerty
- How to better use technology for the school and how to help obtain additional equipment.
- - L Fish
- The basic concepts of infrastructer.
- - ARNOLD FITZGERALD
- My objective in joining the project is to learn of initiatives and applications which will benefit the information needs of rural Pennsylvanians and to become aware of possible ways/methods of assisting citizens and business and industry to move into the 21st century.
- - Richard Fitzsimmons
- To provide our school with the information it will need to be
an active on>line participant in the future. I would like to
help others from my experiences and hope to save our district
taxpayers money in establishing our Internet presence.
- - William Fleckenstein
- I hope to learn what is offered and to help you tailor it to my needs and the needs of my community.
- - Rosemary Fogarty
- I hope to keep learning about new communication technologies
and how they can be funded
- - Joe Forrey
- I hope to learn about how Luzerne County Community College can participate in Link To Learn, and also how we can impact the telephone rate structure to lower our distance laerning transmission costs.
- - Wesley Franklin
- To deepen my understanding of issues relating to the e-rate and to learn more about state educators' viewpoint on the subject.
- - Kathy Fuller
- I need the best information possible to help libraries parti
cipate.
- - elizabeth funk
- More information on information technology and uses in the classroom and in the library
- - Marion Gallivan
- Practical advice to share with libraries in Northeastern PA.
- - Mary Garm
- Application procedures.
RFP design specific for the application (ie how detailed does it need to be?)
- - Karen Gartner
- More!
- - teila Geesey
- Our team members need updatred as well as the 189 member group can help in facilitating the dissemination efforts of Link To Learn and ther technology groups in the state.
- - William Geppert
- A more complete understanding of the regulations.
- - Bill Giddings
- Service Provisioning, funding, applications, applications responsibilities.
- - Mike Giobbi
- More effectively understand the e-rate and its effect on business and education in PA.
- - Kirk Givens
- Means of accessing information relative to enhancement of our educational and treatment components via the Internet.
Accessing a forum for exchange of ideas with similar programs.
- - Paul Gombola
- I'd like additional information and help on the application
process.
- - Jane Grady
- I hope the seminar will give us pertinate information on the
application process in a timely manner.
- - Doug Greenholt
- Learn more about the Universal Service Fund so I can
provide advice to K12 personnel.
- - Paul Grieggs
- How we will, as a private catholic school, be able to gain more funds for technology.
- - Sr. Rosemarie Griffin
- How to receive discounts for our school district.
- - Ron Grove
- Many, many questions concerns on the E Rate.
- - Bob Guglielmi
- How to effectively take advantage of this opportunity.
- - Norton Gusky
- network with others in field, maybe find some money for student services
- - dennis haggerty
- More information to pass on to other adult educators concerning E-Rate.
- - KayLynn Hamilton
- What are the plans for the State and school districts. Also, how can an organization such as ours can help with the implementation.
- - Allie Harper
- Because funding is always a major consideration with most school districts, I hope that we can find away to find some funds to update our antiquated phone system and to create "Smart" classrooms for our schools.
- - Barry Hartzell
- I hope to gain a better understanding of the needs and problems
of districts and support organizations other tham my own.
I alos hope to gain an update on what on earth os going on.
- - Gene Hastings
- I want to know what I can do to help public and church supported secondary schools
take advantage of the Universal Service Pool of funds. Secondary schools need to
prepare for advanced telecommunications.
- - Nathaniel Hawthorne
- A better understanding of the Universal Service Fund and E-Rates
and how Upper Adams can benefit from both.
- - Keith Hayes
- What our district needs to do to apply for funding and what the qualifications for funding are.
- - Sonja Heeter
- $$$$$
- - Laurie Heinricher
- Knowledge of the FCC's Universal Service program.
- - Paul Hentz
- How litracy programs will be aable to utilize the Universal Services to access the internet on site at their classes.
- - Linda Hinman
- In particular, information on preparing technology plans with sufficient detail to provide information for carriers/providers.
- - James Hollinger
- I hope to learn about the availability of compounding USF and
L2L funding opportunities to support local, state and regional
development of educational technology for not only school
districts but also local communities as well.
- - Robert Holly
- Greater knowledge of funds available as well as computers and training for teachers, parents and students.
- - Ann Horvat
- I hope to learn how to apply for the technology discount so our library will be able to provide for better services for our patrons.
- - Joanne Hosey
- Best way to accomplish above tasks.
- - Dennis Houlihan
- How to maximize our investment in telecommunications products and services.
- - Bill Hudson
- Other sources of funding or funding discounts applicable to
the College
- - Bill Hunsberger
- Gain a better understanding on how Pennsylvania sees the opportunities
available. Develop links for the University for future projects. Influence
decision and policy makers in the Commonwealth.
- - Bruce Hutchison
- I hope to learn how to minimize our district's expenditures
while meeting its needs for wide area connectivity. I
would also like to learn how to design these networks in a
modular fashion so that networks can be designed to start
small a grow as needed so that resources are not wasted and
so that initial designs don't need to be scrapped and re-
placed.
- - T. Kevin Iachini
- How to talke advantage of the discounted rates.
- - Dan Iddings
- I will be working on Link 2 Learn grants in our school district and need the latest information on the Universal discount rate.
- - Arnold Indictor
- Actual implementation of e-rate program.
- - Stowe Jim
- I would hope to learn whaat other schools and service providers
are doing to take advantage of this resource. I would also
hope to get an idea of the State's position regarding the
fund.
- - Stephen John
- More about the application and implication and constraints
of the telecommuniations act (E-Rate)
- - John Johnson
- Same as your stated goals
- - Woodrow Kadel
- Accomplish a first for me to be involved on line in any type of seminar. Learn any thing at all.
- - linda kaman
- Application of universal service, benefit to public libraries
- - Al Kamper
- Further background on the implications and procedures involved
in the E-rate program.
- - Wayne Karess
- How the process works. Provide input and see how this will affect our present system. I presently conduct distance education for a localized audience.
- - Leroy Keeney
- More information on the the Telecommunications Act, how to develop our plan etc.
- - Mary Klaue
- How rural districts can take advantage of the E-rate to help overcome the handicappes of being rural.
- - Daniel Koontz
- How my district can take advantage of the Universal service.
- - Roger Kostley
- Find out what the perceptions and concerns are with respect to the E Rate Program.
- - Debra Kriete
- I hope to learn how to help the school districts served by my company to take advantage of the discounts being offered to them.
- - Thomas Lager
- I hope to learn from others' perspectives and to cogently
add any points that might otherwise be missed.
- - Robert Lahr
- I want to know how I can get inexpensive telecommunications services for my students and teachers who depend on it to complete their assignments, to stay on top of the educational world information and to teach classes.
- - Jan Landes
- I would like to learn the proper procedure for applying for the erate. I would like to learn what other schools are doing as well as ideas for the Link to Learn.
- - Barb Landon
- Twofold - to assist school districts in taking advantage
of the educational telecommunications rates as well as
become more familiar with how the regulations will apply
to colleges and universities that resell services.
- - Andrew Lawlor
- -How to apply successfully for what I am told will be
limited funding of technology discounts
-Share information with my colleagues in schools and
libraries
-Express my opinions and those of my staff and patrons
- - Patricia Lawson
- More Information on how other schools and businesses are coping with the internet and the e-rate proposal
- - Janet Lazusky
- I hope to have more information to give to my clients that will help them get their schools the technology they crave at a reasonable price.
- - Jodi Leese
- How the School Districts I am working with will be able to take advantage of the program.
- - James Leggett
- I hope to gain a better understanding of the e-rate program and what needs to be done to ensure discounts for my school district.
- - Susanne Lehman
- We hope to learn about eligibility to participate for educational institutions other than k-12 public schools.
- - Karen Levy
- How to take advantage of USF for the benefit of our north
central PA consortium.
- - Robert Little
- Information on library benefits.
- - Alice Lubrecht
- Gain an understanding of current networking efforts underway
in schools and libraries throughout PA. Learn more about
barriers and concerns surrounding networking efforts. Facilitate
registrants' active participation in the online seminar.
- - Laurie Maak
- I hope to learn as much as possible to help my district libraries.
- - Mary Maguire
- Decipher exactly what we are to do to take advantage of the E-rate.
- - Lynn Ann Makar
- I hope to learn how to best provide telecommunications connections
to access information for our community of patrons.
- - MaryJane Mannherzm
- Benefit for our school district
- - Ted Mannino
- How the University can better interact with a school district to provide technical assistance.
- - Joseph Maola
- Options available to local K12 school districts
- - Bucher Mark
- What is happening in the region, as well as state-wide.
- - Hart Mary Ann
- FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE E RATE AND LINK TO LEARN
- - edward matts
- What form of technology plan is needed for the application?
What is the exact process for procuring the funding?
- - Lawrence Mauro
- I hope to use this forum to remain current on issues related to the Act and its implementation.
- - Annette McAlister
- more about the program
- - mike mccafferty
- The on-line seminar hopefully will allow me to participate in an effective manner for others participating and also, the information shared will allow my role with the Boyertown Area School District to be a knowledgeable one, helping our district to stay current with technology trends.
- - Arlene McCaffrey
- I am interested in educating my existing educational clients as well as potential clients.
- - Daniel McCollum
- To keep abreast of all erate changes.
- - Aisha McCoy
-
application procedures for e-rate
- - Marjorie McKensie
- I hope to learn what the district needs to do to successfully use the e-rate.
- - Terri McKnight
- How can my institution, a community college, benefit from this program.
How can I assist my local scholl district with implementation at individual schools or district wide.
- - Erv Mease
- Network with other professionals in the field. Learn from others.
- - Frank Meloy
- To find ways to cost effectively connect the school to the Internet
To see what other schools/districts are doing with technology
- - Christopher Mendla
- How our public library can best avail itself of these discounts
- - Madeline Miles
- I hope to learn more about the discount program in order that my students will become more knowledgeable and that my public library will benefit as well.
- - Andrea Miller
- I want to understand the discounts and the possibilites more
fully. We are in the beginning stages of building a new
library and I'm hoping these discounts will help us do more
in the technolgy area with less money.
- - JoAnn Miller
- Up-to-date information and ideas about preparing a technology plan
- - Roxanne Miller
- Hope to learn how to apply for universal service subsidy
for schools that we partner with in the community. How
to build partnerships to make it work. What will make a
proposal successful.
- - Carol Montgomery
- Keep abreast of activities in order to advise the library field as needed.
- - Curtis Moore
- I hope to learn more about connection options and cost trade offs related to connecting multiple school buildings. I also hope to better undersatand the role of e-rate in reducing access costs to schools.
- - Gary Morford
- Gain information which I can pass on to the libraries I advise.
- - Lynn Moses
- Opinions of librarians and others which will inform me further on the topic and expand my own thinking on it.
- - Beth Mullaney
- I hope to learn more about the e-Rate funding. I am very anxious to see every classroom in my school connected up to the Internet.
- - Carol Murphy
- I would like to be more familiar with Pennsylvania and U.S.
Government initiatives in the funding,subsidizing or
discounting of technology costs for education.
- - Kathleen Murphy
- I hope to learn more about the Universal Service discount program, and how best to use year 2 link to learn funds to build our WAN
- - Louis Nagy
- We want to learn more about the e-rate so that we can pass
the information along to our school districts.
- - Celeste Nalwasky
- Better understand and able to communicate to other librarians and trustees about the Univ. Serv. telecomm. discounts.
- - S. Fred Natale
- The E-mail message I received was the first information I got about the Universal
Discount service,Informatiion Renaissance, or Link-to-Learn.
I hope to learn more.
- - Eugene Neff
- Broaden my knowledge on how the Internet can be utilized better in the educational process
- - Paul Neuhaus
- Learn more about the program especially the application process
- - Robert North
- more about "E-rate" and how schools apply for funding. Learn about PPUC programs. Learn what other educators are doing.
- - Karen Norton
- As mentioned above, I need to keep up with all relevant developments and concerns.
- - Betty Ann O'Brien
- I HOPE TO LEARN A LOT ABOUT THE FIELD AND HOW IT WORKS. AND I HOPE THIS EXPERIENCE WILL HELP ME IN MY LIBRARY SCIENCE CLASSES AND WHEN I EVENTUALLY GET INTO THE FIELD.
- - Lisa Oleksik
- Where I may write to get additional funds for the library.
What others are doing in the world of technology.
- - Kathryn Olesak
- I hope to learn how to better prepare Gettysburg to "run the rapids" of the USF from the technology plan submission to the national bid board to the awarding of funds. I also hope to share my experience in building LAN/WAN and telephony services in a school district.
- - Todd Orner
- I would be most interested in keeping abreast of what the
primary concerns are of PA schools and where they currently
stand in regards to preparedness for E-Rate application.
I have been working for many months on USF subsidies and have
recently held a panel discussion in Harrisburg to which numerous
school throughout US Netway's service territories attended.
- - Craig Owens
- I want to learn more about cost reductions mentioned in the
promotional material for this site.
- - Ellen Pacifico
- To learn more about telecommunications.
- - Kevin Painter
- How to provide assistance to inner city communities.
- - Ethel Parris
- I am hoping to find out more about discount program and how other schools are using it.
- - Linda Pavkov
- I would like to learn more about the specific guidelines/requirements of the technology plans to be submitted for approval for participation in the Universal Service Fund Program, as well ass the status of the application process. I also have questions concerning the calculation of discounts for private schools(without school lunch programs) and how libraries can determine the technology plan most suitable to the educational services they offer.
- - Susan Payne
- The proper method to complete the erate application so our districts may get the greatest benefits from this program.
- - Tony Payne
- We are looking for information which will advance our ability to obtain the new service rate discounts, but still have some questions about how it all will work.
- - Maryam Phillips
- Any information on discounts, educational and technological developments, resources, and public policy changes that may impact on childcare and education in our area.
- - Betsey Piette
- I hope to learn exactly what this will mean to our libraries
and how we can best take advantage of the discounts. Our
money is limited and when we can find a savings in one area,
it helps us to provide a service in a different area.
- - Rosalee Pituch
- gain contacts in my area and head IT projects in my area
i would like to learn more about the utilities such as phone and cable
companies and how they deal with the new era of computer
governed communications
- - kevin pool
- I would like to learn how to apply for additional funds to
use in conjunction with the link to learn funds to continue
to improve our facilities and capabilities.
- - Susan Posey
- We hope to find ways to extend the discounts to adult education programs that are not affiliated with libraries or schools.
- - Jamie Preston
- I hope to learn how to help my school gain internet access.
- - Susan Price
- I hope to become more familar with all aspects of Universal Service, in particular, I want to gain information which can help the small libraries in the district formulate and articulate their needs and plans for using technology.
- - Susan Priest
- A greater understanding of the USDP an how my school district can best take advantage of this program.
- - Ronald Pryor
- Gain more information on how to take advantage of E-rate
to the benefit of our school district
- - John Puskar
- I hope to learn what the current state of people's
expectations are for application of universal service for
telecommunications in Pennsylvania. Hope also to learn more
about how online seminars work! And I hope to make some
contribution to the discussion and further the goals of
building up a body of useful and accessible information.
- - Paul Reilly
- be better informed about the e-rate to enable me to pass on information
to fellow librarians
- - barbara reitz
- -How to reduce the district costs for internet use and access.
-How to improve our deployment of internet technologies.
-How to better protect out students and the district liabilites
of the myriad of problems that one is exposed through access.
...any number of other issues...
- - Hal Repasky
- I hope to be better able to articulate the procedure, and the
ordering process to make the most of the e-rate.
- - Dawn Rhinard
- We need information on how to apply for the e-rate discounts on behalf of the sixteen member libraries of our federated system.
- - Julie Rinehart
- How to present the needs of my library in the best light in
order to obtain the maximum benefit for our patrons.
- - David Roberts
- I look hope to understand the e-rate process in more
detail in regard to a particular state.
- - Stephen Ronan
- They best way to take advantage of the discount rates for
the libraries in the Beaver County Library System. I am
particularly interested in how the libraries should align
themselves to get the best rate possible because we have a
great diversity of school lunch program levels.
- - Diann Roper
- Procedure and scope
- - Gary Rosenfeld
- Ways to get funding for out Internet connections
- - Paula Rothman
- I'm interested in keeping abreast with the developments surrounding the Universal Service Program.
- - Dennis Royer
- Sharing information with CAPE's 61 members.
- - patricia ann sacks
- Learn about the Universal Service discount as it applies to a consortium.
- - Mimi Satterthwaite
- I hope to learn how the seminar functions, including the
issues that are discussed and how it might be improved
in the future.
- - Ashley Schannauer
- How I might be able to help our school district to become a
leader in technologicial development for all our students.
- - C. Schickley
- To help the public libraries in my district with their discount questions
- - Julie Schill
- Learn how to best "leverage" scarce resource funds to
maximize the delivery of information services to the Colfax
community, including students, parents, teachers, and staff.
- - Robert Schor
- I hope to understand the structure of opportunities for
community organizations in relationship to the E-rate, not
only for their own benefit but to position them to participate
in creating a culture of learning in support of schools and
libraries. I hope this seminar results in plans of action,
defined leadership and strategies that will help communities
take advantage of these opportunities.
- - Kathy Schroerlucke
- - Sharing of ideas with other educators and participants.
- Classroom and building ideas.
- - William Schultz
- I wish to monitor the understanding of the procedural
issues among PA libraries and contribute where I can to
discussion in this area.
- - Joseph C. Scorza
- How to get more Seniors on the net for information sharing
- - Lawson Shaw
- Learn how the telecommunication discounts will provide funding relief to Hanover & all PA school districts
- - David Shipula
- Effective use of the E-Rate and other programs that would
benefit the local libraries of my District; more effective
professionalism in the position of liaison between the State
Library and the District libraries
- - Lawrence Silverstein
- I want to learn how to apply for the new Universal Service
Subsidies. Peabody High School has just launched a new 9th
grade program focused on "Career Pathways" for the urban
learner. We want to prepare our students to meet the world
of work or higher learning. To accomplish this we need computer
equipment and expertise. We need programs and software that
will aloow our students to advance and learn as rapidly as
they can. I need ideas for using Link-to-Learn funds to
accomplish this goal. I also need to learn how to involve
other professionals in our building.
- - Mary A Singer
- Learn more about the impact and details of the Universal Service act.
- - James Skillington
- Application procedures and eligible costs for universal service discounts
- - Lyn Skillington
- Additional information regarding what is covered under the E-Rate and how (purchase, lease of service, both ). Most importantly I need to know if voice network internal hardware such as PBX equipment is covered since it is necessary to get this technology directly to the classroom. While hubs and routers are specifically mentioned in the legislation, no one seems to be able to give me a definitive answer on the voice network hardware.
- - Jerry Slamecka
- The ramifications of the annual discounts - which
institutions qualify, ramifications of accepting discounts,
what is happening in other states.
- - Marjorie Smink
- Complete procedures/information required to take advantage of the universal service discounts
- - Nancy Smink
- learn the details of the when, who, how to apply,
- - Ned Smith
- Learn how to apply for discounts and what discounts are available
- - Mary Snyder
- I want to be in touch with all concerned with the process so I can best assist my clients
- - Nolan Sokol
- Receive Discounts and reduced rates on technology
- - Michael Speziale
- Obtain funds and receive discounts for the school district
- - Mike Speziale
- I hope to learn about the Universal Service discount program.
I also hope to understand the objectives and purpose of this program in relation to students in the Commonwealth.
- - Douglas Spittel
- Does obtaining the best use of the Universal Service discounts (e-rate) require the use of consultants or other outsiders or is the process simple enough for the average school business manager to undertake with the help of his/her staff?
Also, will the e-rate take effect as planned or will it be held up by litigation?
- - Joseph Springer
- Information on applying for E-rate discounts which may
financially assist our adult education facility to
incorporate technology into our programs. I also expect to
have the opportunity to share this information with other
similar organizations.
- - Carol Steiner
- I hope to learn how this directly effects classroom teachers
and their students. I hope to learn if we have any type of
real power to have input that means anything.
- - Stephanie Stevenson
- How our school can reduce its cost of implementing computer network communication costs.
- - Alan Stifelman
- How to use uiversal service funds to help provide connectivity to local K-12 schools
- - Mark Strawcutter
- We hope to learn how to apply for the Universal Serivce discounts and gain a better understanding of how the discounts will work.
- - Lois Strycula
- Looking for opportunities to extend the College's course offering via technology. Making contact with folks in other settings who are involved in the same types of activities as I am.
- - mary stubbs
- I hope to gain a better understanding of what is involved in applying for the discounts; how to write a technology plan; how to put all the information together for the application process and information on how libraries apply as a library system versus as an indiviual library.
- - Diane Suffren
- I am still a "greenhorn" librarian. I feel that I will
benefit more than I can contribute. I hope to learn more
about the program. "My" library is located in a rural, low-
income area; we are struggling to keep up with the demands
of the 90's.
- - Melinda Tanner
- education advantages
- - robert taylor
- I would like to find out the specifics of the new act. I have heard different things from different sources about how this act will affect my district.
- - Kelly Terwilliger
- I hope to learn what options are available for rural libraries that can save us money while enabling us to provide patrons with current and quick access to information.
- - Lynne Tharan
- Ins and Outs of applying for the telecommunications discounts
- - Steve Thomas
- To help PPS continue to move forward in developing good computer skills for children. For example, if the schools receive discounts on connectivity the monies saved can transfer to more personal computers and more training for the teachers.
- - Chrishelle Thomas-Eugene
- We feel before you can learn something you must be exposed. I personally and professionally am looking forward to gaining insight on the issues schools are in need of being met. We have found that most schools are being lead with incorrect information about data technology and spending thousands of dollars a month instead of $50.
- - R. F. Thompson
- We need help in stretching our limited resources to make as
much technology as possible available to our patrons. Assistance
in preparing a Technology Plan would also be helpful.
- - Ellie Toombs
- I would like to understand how changes in policies will influence my reasearch and teaching agenda for work with teachers in Pennsylvania.
- - Eva Toth
- I wish to learn how the telecommunications discounts will
benefit the libraries in the Pottsville District.
- - Jean Towle
- I hope gain a better sense of how well educators and administrators in PA are prepared to apply for discounts. Also, I am anxious to learn what are their main questions or problem areas so we as an association and coalition know how to better present the program.
- - julie tritt
- I am the director of a public library that is a member of a consortium that is providing the library's telecommunications and Internet access. I want to learn everything I can to help the library and the consortium qualify for the discount. I would hope to make regulatory authorities aware of the needs of a consortium of public libraries.
- - Mary Lou Troy
- How the e-rate distribution system works for school districts in
the Commonwealth of Pa
- - Leroy Tuscher
- I hope to learn how to handle discount applications for a library with several branches located in different school districts, how services from non-profit organizations like OCLC will be handled in the context of the procurement process, what I need to do to work with my county government to document telephone services shared under their CENTREX phone system and many other logistical questions about applying for the discounts from the Universal Service Fund.
- - Laurie Tynan
- How I can continue to service customers of mine that are
schools and libraries while letting them take full advantage
fo the program.
- - Lori Uher
- i like the challenge of using the online capability, of exchanging with other librarians and information experts, and, by all means, all of us grappling with the new means of communications need to realize how we can do so with the greatest economy.
- - jean b. vande mark
- As much information about the E-Rate as I can.
- - Anita Varrati
- More details on Universal Service.
How to be an effective participant in on-line seminars.
- - Michael Vavrek
- Information on how other states are handling USF details.
- - Anu Vedantham
- I hope to become enlightened regarding this subject.
- - Gina Vives
- I hope to gain additional information on procedures and processes of participation in the universal service program.
- - Jerry Wall
- I hope to learn more of government programs that will allow
us to spend our technology dollars more wisely.
- - Dale Wampler
- what the grants will cover. how to apply. criteria for awarding grants.
- - jay warshawsky
- How program will be communicated to eligible schools
- - william weest
- Obtain funds and discounts for this school district
- - Jack Wega
- How we can form buying consortia to circumvent the restriction on groups entitled to the benefit -- since many of our orgs. are educational, healthcare-related, etc.
What other states are doing
- - Laura Weinbaum
- What teachers and educators hope for from the service.
- - Arlene Weiner
- I expect to receive current and accurate information about the USF, get ideas for using L-2-L funds as a complemnent to USF, and listen to others who are interested in reasonable costs to give access to the best technology for all students.
- - Pamela Wentling
- How to fund access to the Internet for library patrons.
- - Diane Whitaker
- Learn what specific types oof equipment are eligible for FCC
discounts and best way to bid them to well qualified vendors
on the Internet.
- - Edward Whittaker
- As an observer, we hope to learn how you are handling the e-rate vis-a-vis consortia.
- - Patricia Widmayer
- I'm hoping to better understand how the recent universal
access regulations might benefit public libraries.
- - Daniel Williams
- We are currently planning for a major renovation and this will help us in planning for wiring, services, and monies. This will also help with the Link-to-Learn and other grants.
- - Kent Williams
- Ideas for Link to Learn, discounts available for internet use, etc.
- - Raymond Wills
- Application process, services covered, dates for eligible services, acquisition process, when we start to purchase elements, when we can start to install,
- - Alan Wilson
- Whether and how we can apply for the discounts using our current local telephone service and Internet access providers.
- - Margaret Wilson
- The proper way to request funding as well as ideas for a large rural school district.
- - William Wilson
- I hope to help our district do all that is necessary to successfully apply for e-rate help.
- - James Witt
- I hope we will be able to keep abreast of new happenings and that we will be able to share this information with others.
- - gary wolfe
- Insight on what participants feel is valuable in teacher training. Better understanding of the federal discount program. Opportunity to contribute, based on my experiences here in Houston.
- - Gaye Wunsch
- How to apply for and receive the communications discounts
that will be available to libraries.
- - Diane Yates
- The schools and libraries in Clinton County, and in the
testbed region hope to be able to take advantage of the
e-rate. I hope to learn how to apply for funding.
- - Judith Yoho
- I hope to learn the latest news on Universal Service and how it will benefit public libraries.
- - Mary Ann Yonki
- Specific information on E-rate to disperse with my districts
- - Darlene Young
- How to save money for the district. How to get a greater infastructure for less money.
- - Ronald Young
- I would like to hear input from other members of the acadmic community.
- - Barbara Zaborowski
- I hope to learn from other individuals ways and means to strech our finances. Ideas on technology and how it is being used elseshere is always helpful.
- - Diane Ziegler
- As much information as possible so I can advise our school
districts on the best possible way to take advantage of the
USF>
- - George Zook
- To learn more about how to take advantage of the special pricing
for internet connection rates.
- - Robert Zook
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