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The CAUCUS system was installed at the University of Arizona in the fall of 1996. CAUCUS offers a complete computer conferencing system, access to your electronic mail and HTML links, 24 hours a day. Most people are probably familiar with electronic mail systems, but the advantages of computer conferencing may be less well-known.
CAUCUS's computer conferencing on WWW can add versatility and increase the success of communication methods. At your convenience, you exchange ideas, attend "electronic" meetings and obtain information while seated at your computer. YOU set the schedule for all your interaction. A contribution to a conference item can include text, graphics, audio, video, "live" HTML links to information worldwide, and more. Conferencing on the Web lets people wrap all kinds of data, analysis, opinion, evidence, etc. in simple packages and add them to an ongoing conversation. In this way Conferencing on the Web positions online conversation as a key environment for collaboration.
Communicating by computer can free you from telephone tag, interruptions from people wanting to talk, and inconvenient meeting times dictated by the difficulty of getting people together. CAUCUS adds an attractive, relaxed alternative to your current communication methods. You can setup a 'closed' conference for your departmental use, or have a conference 'open' to all campus members where the campus can ask questions about your department. This will cut down on telephone questions because when one question is asked, the answer will be read by all members of your conference.
CAUCUS can add versatility and increase the success of communication methods in your classroom. You can setup your conference to meet the specific needs of your class. You can communicate with your students online at your convenience. Students login at their convenience, either from home or from a CCIT terminal site. You can provide your students with an online syllabus - easy to make changes. Faculty can look at 25 Reasons To Consider Conferencing in your classroom. More information can be found in CAUCUS USES.
CAUCUS is available for use by U of A Faculty, Staff and Students. All you need is a valid U of A Id Card. Your account will be added through the Add/Account system. Feel free to contact the CAUCUS Consultant and receive additional information about CAUCUS; how to setup your account, how to originate your own conference, plus what training is available to you, your department, or your students.