For 1998-2000
Introduction
RUGIT was formed in 1994 to bring together those responsible
for the direction of information systems within the research led
universities within the UK. The initial aim was merely to act as
a vehicle for exchanging information and experiences and to have
informal discussions with the representatives of bodies which
have an impact on communications and information technology in
the research led universities. These discussion involved bodies
such as the Joint Information Systems Committee of the Funding
Councils (JISC), the Advisory Committee on Networking (ACN) and
the UK Education and Research Networking Association (UKERNA).
The founding membership of RUGIT reflected that of the "Russell
Group" of universities within the HE sector.
Mission
RUGIT's mission is "to promote, maintain and improve the
facilities and services for Communications and Information
Technology in the research led Universities".
Goals
By the end of the year 2000 RUGIT will have consolidated its
consortium partnership by
- establishing itself with a constitution and a structure for
fulfilling its aims and objectives
- providing a framework of mutual support, enabling its members
to develop individual and collective strengths
- raising the profile of RUGIT and its members in appropriate
fora, to ensure an understanding of the value of computing
facilities to the national and international research
community.
Aims and Objectives
Objective 1: To adopt a constitution of RUGIT and to confirm
the criteria for membership
Objective 2: To give notice of the role and mission of RUGIT
to appropriate bodies and organisations
Objective 3: To implement those parts of the constitution
which will enable a structure to be put in place to facilitate
RUGIT in achieving its aims and objectives
Objective 4: To ensure appropriate and adequate channels of
communication (electronic and otherwise) are in place so that all
members are informed of RUGIT activities in a timely manner, and
are provided with an opportunities to participate in RUGIT
activities
Objective 5: To pursue opportunities for advantageous
consortial activities
Objective 6: To expand the range of collaborative activities
amongst RUGIT members
Objective 7: To encourage the involvement and interaction of a
wide range of staff in RUGIT establishments in activities which
are appropriate to the mission of RUGIT
Objective 8: To provide leadership in the development of a
national strategy for the provision of communication and
information technology facilities to further research in higher
education institutions
Objective 9: To publicise and disseminate information about
RUGIT and its activities as widely as possible in appropriate
contexts
Objective 10: To meet on a regular basis with various bodies
and organisations which have an impact on the communications and
information technology facilities in research led
universities
Objective 11: To draw on best practice from elsewhere in the
development and promulgation of communication and information
technology facilities which support research in higher education.
