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History of Technology on
Campus
In the 1960's, Exeter was one of the only secondary schools with a direct
link to the Dartmouth College computer system. A series of Hewlett
Packard and Digital time-sharing systems were installed and used on
campus during the 70's and 80's. IBM compatible and Macintosh computers
were introduced in the 1980's. They were soon followed by the introduction
of Novell ARCNet and AppleTalk networks as teachers and students looked
for an easier way to share resources and information. In the early
90's the first Ethernet LAN was installed and technology began to impact
the culture of Exeter. Exeter became a member of the Internet community
in 1994, opening up communications with the outside world and laying
the foundation for a major push forward to integrate the newest technology
and vast resources of the Internet into the educational experience
that is Phillips Exeter Academy.
Implementing a Campus-Wide
Network
In 1995, following the introduction of the Internet to the faculty and
students of Computer Science, a Technology Steering Committee (TSC)
was formed to develop tactical and strategic plans for the implementation
of new technologies on campus. The resulting plan incorporated services
for phone, voice mail and data connectivity for every student, faculty
and staff member. The Library was identified as the center of technology
with the Network Operation Center (NOC) located in the building. Capacity
planning identified the cable plant necessary to support present needs
plus allow for future growth and the possible addition of technologies
like video distribution, debit cards, CTI, telemetry and HVAC systems
to the network. A timeline was established to implement this technology
plan:
Year 1 — 1995-1996 — Planning
and Management Organization
Year 2 — 1996-1997 — Cabling and Infrastructure Development
Year 3 — 1997-1998 — Broad-based connectivity to all users
Year 4 — 1998-1999 — Intranet Application Development
Year 5 — 1999 — Consideration of new technologies and Review
Current
Technology Initiatives
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