In April 2002, following a long and intensive search, James Liu (Higher Education Assistant) joined the AIT staff as our network specialist, reporting to Associate Director Alex Rudshteyn. Because in the new building Alex is located on a separate floor from his staff, James has assumed important new responsibilities for the moment to moment supervision of a large part-time staff. From Alex Rudshteyn's report:
"I have to say a few good words about my assistant James Liu. I'm very pleased with the choice the search committee made by selecting James. He has been a key player during our move to the new building and in setting up all the equipment in the new Library. I can proudly say that I have an assistant I can rely on." Alex Rudshteyn, Associate Director for Library Systems
Developing a plan to terminate AV services and redistribute the unit's equipment to the academic departments
Receiving and distributing new and reassigned equipment to more than 40 academic departments
Organizing and packing the AV Center for the move to the new Library
Organizing and retraining his group of AV student aides and work-study students to open and staff the New Media Center
Supplying complete managerial oversight for the New Media Center until the day manager came on board
Continuing to provide basic audiovisual services during a semester-long phase-out period