Programs

1. Credit programs: Offer classes toward college degrees. Classes are being offered from Three Rivers Community College, University of Missouri Columbia and St. Louis, and Arkansas State University.
2. State Agency: State personnel that travel frequently to Jefferson City for training could reduce travel time, mileage, hotel fees and time away from work by meeting through interactive television in all Telecenter sites.
3. Client Consultation: Physicians, Lawyers, Financial advisors and other professional consultants can easily use TeleCenters to consult with clients at a distance.
4. Extension programs: Extension is an integral partner with the TeleCenter network. These programs will involve continuing education opportunities, meetings, training and workshops.
5. Technology training: there is need and potential for teaching people to use technology in our TeleCenters.
6. Conference Rooms: In 2006 we had 4246 people attend various meetings,classes and conferences held at the Telecenter.
7. Public Access: We have several computers open for use by the public. In 2006 we logged 657 hours of computer usage by the public.
8. Disaster Preparedness: A major function of this Telecenter is to provide training for first responders in case of Terrorist attack earthquake and/or flood. We are therefore engaged in training volunteer fire department members, law enforcement officers, emergency medical persons, emergency management personnel and citizens in how to be ready for disaster. Homeland Security has come forward importance. First responder training is a major part of our mission. We are currently negotiating with federal agencies concerning major training exercises in disaster preparedness that will involve Federal, State and Local first responders, Army Corp of Engineers and Coast Guard. The Missouri National Guard has recently become involved in training discussions. The Missouri Seismic commission has become involved. SEMA and the Center for Earthquake Studies at University of Missouri, Rolla have held pilot training programs from the TeleCenter. The University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute has also conducted several training opportunities for local volunteer fire departments. The Local Emergency Planning Committee has become active in the Southern Telecenter.

Facility

1. ITV 110 Classroom seats 22 students
2. ITV 111 Classroom seats 40 students
3. ITV 112 Classroom-Computer Lab-24 computer workstations available.
4. The Video Conference Room 109--seats 14 people.
5. Auditorium can accommodate 200

Operating Overview and Input

Management Committee, Executive Committee and Program Advisory Council.

Business Hours, 2004;

Monday - Friday  8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Saturday              As Needed

The Center will be open on an as-needed basis, upon written request from a programming source.

Personnel

University Extension staff @ the Southern TeleCenter:

Extension Associate - Information Technology Specialist: Eddie Lowrey
TeleCenter Interim Coordinator: Ann Matthews
Education Extension Assistant: James Burton

2006 Field Day Report