Modernization Blueprint and Teleconference
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently released an Announcement, dated April 10, 2000, regarding the latest version of the Modernization Blueprint, ED's plan for updating and integrating its computer systems. Comments regarding the blueprint are due by Monday, April 24th and should be submitted through the "Feedback" form located on ED's Modernization Blueprint web site at http://sfablueprint.ed.gov or e-mailed to Harry_Feely@ed.gov.
A teleconference to discuss the blueprint and present questions to a panel of ED experts has been scheduled on Thursday, April 27th at 11:00 a.m. E.T. The teleconference is co-sponsored by NCHELP and NASFAA. Registration for the event is required and can be done on-line at NCHELP's web site, http://www.nchelp.org/, under the "Events" section. Participants may attend in person or via telephone. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Washington at Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington D.C.
Questions regarding this Announcement should be directed to Harry_Feely@ed.gov. Questions regarding the Modernization Blueprint Teleconference should be directed to Tim Cameron at NCHELP's central office by e-mail at tcameron@nchelp.org. A copy of the Announcement can be found on ED's web site at http://ifap.ed.gov. Additional information regarding the teleconference can be found on NCHELP's web site at http://www.nchelp.org/, under the "Events" section. If you would like a hard copies, please contact Lynda Reid at (801) 321-7211. Any questions regarding this Bulletin can be directed to the UHEAA Policy and Training Department at (801) 321-7166 or by e-mail at cjudd@utahsbr.edu.To participate by telephone, you will need the following information:
Dial-In Number: 1-800-603-7842
Call Name: Modernization Blueprint Teleconference
Call Leader: Tim Cameron
Note: You may join the call beginning at 10:45 a.m., E.T. Callers will be individually billed for the actual amount of time spent on the line at a rate of $ 0.60 per minute.