In addition to maintaining current networking services,
there is a need to provide enhanced services in the form of
additional hookups and in the form of additional robustness
for current connections. The present model for funding these
networking services is inadequate.
Both the CITSADMN and the CITSAC standing committees
prepared reports on possible funding models to support
networking services. These were sent to a subcommittee on
Funding Models which has presented three models for
consideration. These models are presented in the January 26,
1995, report, "Funding Models for Network '99 Core
Network Operations," which can be found in Appendix 4.
The three funding models, explained more fully in the
report, are summarized as follows:
1. Base funding from a variety of sources. Enhancements
from end-of-year funds if available.
2. Annual budget for core operations. Major adjustments to
the core network come from a separate budget and/or from those
who require the adjustments.
3. Enhanced services to be paid for by the recipients of
those services.
Model one basically describes the current funding model
which is tied to end-of-year surplusses. It will not provide
the resources necessary to meet future needs.
Recommendation FM1: The University needs to utilize a
funding model which provides an annual budget for core
operations, a separate budget for required adjustments to the
core service, and which will charge recipients for enhanced
services.
