Below is a project update. I had hoped to have public meetings in December and Dimension Data was ready. Unfortunately, I will be unavailable next week and so unable to move forward. The upside is that this gives us time to potentially complete hiring and have people on board during requirements and design, which several folks have recommended. Dimension Data Dimension Data will begin work on January 7. A public meeting for all interested system administrators will be held on January 9 (time of day and location TBA) to introduce Dimension Data and their project lead Chris Bushong (profile attached), present a framework for the project, discuss concerns, needs, and requirements, and solicit volunteers to help with the design. Project Goals Dimension Data has requested a set of project goals in addition to the Vision Statement. Please see attached goals. These are draft goals. Please send me your ideas and I will revise as needed. The goals cover the period of the Dimension Data engagement and are expected to be completed by March 1, 2003. Hiring Four good candidates have been identified for the AD lead position. I will ask several members of the working group to serve on a search committee to recommend final candidates to me. I would like to conduct interviews over the break and have a person in place by January 6. Equipment Two servers have been ordered. Equipment details are attached.