Resolution 07-12: WI-FI FOR ALL
Number | 07-12 |
Description | Provide hotspots throughout campus to provide true wireless campus |
Authored by |
Frank Perera |
Sponsored by |
Douglas Drake Ryan Hoopes |
Date Submitted | Tuesday, February 20, 2007 |
Date Considered | Wednesday, October 31, 2007 |
Committee | Committee Affairs |
Result | n/a |
Remarks | PENDING. AMENDED IN COMMITTEE |
Whereas | Many housing facilities on campus are wired for Ethernet and UTA wireless; and |
Whereas | UTA apartments that have UTA Ethernet connections do not have UTA wireless service such as: Meadow Run, Arbor Oaks, Timber Brook and Residence Halls;and |
Whereas | UTA Internet Usage Policy prohibits the use of wireless routers on UTA Ethernet connections; and |
Whereas | Many residents of said properties have laptops with wireless capabilities and are unable to access the internet included in the residents' rent. |
Be It Further Resolved That | UTA amend its Internet Usage Policy to allow such routing devices or install wireless coverage to said properties. |
Be It Further Resolved That | UTA provide outside hotspots throughout the campus to provide a true wireless campus. |