Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 6/2/5
Iowa State University

Information Technology Services
Y2K Records, 1995-1999, n.d.


Descriptive summary

creator:

Iowa State University, Information Technology Services

title:

Y2K Records

dates:

1995-1999, n.d.

extent:

2.6 linear ft. (2 records center cartons)

collection number:

RS 6/2/5

repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access:

Open for research

publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

preferred citation:

Iowa State University, Information Technology Services, Y2K Records, RS 6/2/5, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Historical note

The Computation Center was organized in 1962 to provide an all-University computing service and a centralized facility for research and education in the computer sciences. The Center maintained a variety of computing facilities ranging from punch card equipment to large scale analog and digital computers. The Center offers short, noncredit courses in computer programming and provides liaison for academic departments offering formal courses using the computer. In 2004, the head of Academic Information Technologies (AIT) was also named the university's Chief Information Officer (a three-year renewable term).

In 2005, a major reorganization resulted in the combining of the university's information technology areas, merging the following: Academic Information Technologies (AIT); Administrative Technology Services (ATS); Instructional Technology Center (ITC); and Telecommunications. Information Technology Services (ITS) is the name given to the new department.

 

Collection description

The collection (1995-1999, n.d.) contains records related to Iowa State University's efforts to validate and verify that its computer systems were compliant with the year 2000. The records include monthly reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, and printed materials. Plans and information regarding the needs of each academic and administrative unit on campus regarding computer systems compliance are also part of the collection. The collection contains meeting materials related to the Iowa Board of Regents Legislative Oversight Committee and peer reviews related to Y2K efforts at Regents institutions.

 

Organization

The collection is listed in alphabetical order.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1-3

Board of Regents Legislative Oversight Committee: Computer Technology Associates

1999

1

4-5

Board of Regents Legislative Oversight Committee: Meeting minutes and correspondence

1999

1

6

Board of Regents Y2K Peer Review: Meeting materials

1998

1

7-8

Board of Regents Y2K Peer Review: Meeting materials

1999

1

9

Checklist for departmental year 2000 coordinators and Test2000 PC compliance checker (1-3.5" floppy disk)

1998

1

10

Command Center: contact information

1999

1

11

Command Center: correspondence and manuals

1999

1

12

Command Center: manual

1999

1

13-14

General communications

1999

1

15

Grants: Correspondence

1998-1999

1

16-18

Major entity plans: Administrative Data Processing Center and College of Agriculture

1999

1

19-20

Major entity plans: College of Business and Office of the Vice President for Business and Finance

1999

1

21-23

Major entity plans: Computation Center, College of Design, College of Education, College of Engineering, and University Extension

1999

1

24-25

Major entity plans: Executive Vice President for External Affairs Office, Facilities Planning and Management, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Graduate College, and Instructional Technology Center (Part 1-2)

1999

2

1

Major entity plans: Executive Vice President for External Affairs Office, Facilities Planning and Management, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Graduate College, and Instructional Technology Center (Part 3)

1999

2

2-3

Major entity plans: Institute for Physical Research and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Library

1999

2

4-5

Major entity plans: Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Telecommunications Office, and College of Veterinary Medicine

1999

2

6

Master list of systems

1998-1999

2

7

Monthly reports

1998

2

8-17

Monthly reports

1999

2

18

News clippings

1998-1999

2

19

Printed materials

1999, n.d.

2

20

Software compliance correspondence

1997-1998

2

21

State of Iowa project management plan

1998

2

22

Workstation compliance: ADP (Administrative Data Processing)

1999

2

23

Workstation server testing

1999

2

24

Y2K compliance for software sold to departments through the MPC (Microcomputer Product Center)

1998

2

25

Y2K documents, backup files, and software (1 CD-ROM and 7-3.5" floppy disks)

n.d.

2

26-28

Year Y2K Group: Meeting minutes and correspondence (1-3.5" floppy disk)

1995-1998