• Travel - optional
• Programming - optional
• Communication by phone, mail, fax, E-mail or on-site meetings

PURPOSE:
To inform the membership about newly enacted and impending legislation which could impact aspects of housing and food service operations in the areas of technology and information systems

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the WACUHO Webmaster(s) to ensure that the WACUHO's Web Page is properly maintained

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of networks related to the needs and issues the Association members in the areas of technology and information systems and other related literature review, legal issues and specialized interests

• Create and annually update a Tech & Info Systems Resource Directory representing the entire Western region and prepare to disseminate the information at the Annual Conference

• Conduct a Western region survey of computer systems, cable and satellite communications, telecommunications and teleconferencing capabilities, and services provided to students regarding information systems, in addition to requesting information about funding resources and submit initial survey findings to the Executive Committee liaison for Exec Meeting.

• Design and coordinate one or more specialized "One Day Workshops" in the area of technology and information systems as related to or impacting the housing and food service profession; the workshop(s) should challenge participants and provide them with personal and professional skill enhancements as well as the most updated information via literature review, trade shows, national conferences, and shared experiences

• Solicit facilitator(s) to conduct "Roundtable" discussions at the Annual Conference in the area of Tech & Info Systems and submit program propsal to Program Committee.

• Submit an informative article or update per issue of the WACUHO WAVES newsletter

• Submit a brief abstract in January to the Program Committee Chair(s) for inclusion in the program notebook

• Prepare and submit an annual report to the Vice President by May 1st which summarizes the committee's activity during the year.