Granite State Distance Learning Network

Executive Committee

Governance

The Executive Committee, comprised of representatives of the member organizations, governs the GSDLN Consortium along with a part-time director:

George A Fryburg
Director of Programs and Services
Granite State Distance Learning Network
(603) 767-6374
george.fryburg@unh.edu

 

Executive Committee

Chair

The chair serves as the primary contact for the consortium and responds to requests for information. He/she facilitates monthly meetings. The chair serves as an ex-official member of standing and temporary committees. The chair provides an annual report to the consortium that will include, but is not limited to, a membership update, accomplishments over the past year, and recommendations concerning goals and objectives over the coming year.

Susan Adams
K-12 Education Technology Coordinator
NHPTV Knowledge Network
Phone: 603.868.4354
Email: sadams@nhptv.org

Vice Chair

The vice-chair solicits and compiles agenda items and schedules the bridge for the consortium's monthly meetings. He/she fills in for the chair when necessary.

Chris Collman
Project Coordinator
The Gregg Public Safety Academy
Phone: 603.444.9889
Email: chris.collman@granite.edu

Secretary

The secretary records and distributes minutes of the monthly meetings. He/she works with UNH staff to keep a current list of member organizations and contacts and insures the GSDLN website is kept up to date.

Sharon Sabol
Program Director
CCSNH Distance Learning Initiative
Phone: 603.271.0705
Email: ssabol@ccsnh.edu

Technology Sub-Committee Chair

The technology sub-committee chair coordinates efforts of the standing Technology Sub-committee. This committee deals with issues related to the technology including, technical operation and management of the network, standards for connectivity, as well as equipment standards.

Mark Leonard
Lead Technician, UNH Distance Learning Studios
University of New Hampshire
Phone: 603.862.0192
Email: mark.leonard@unh.edu

Governance and Finance Sub-Committee Chair

The governance and finance chair coordinates efforts of the standing Governance and Finance Sub-committee and deals with issues related to consortium governance, operations and member fees.

David T. Foote
Director, Information Technology and Distance Education
University of New Hampshire
Cooperative Extension
Phone: 603.862.1498
Email: david.foote@unh.edu

Programs and Services Sub-Committee Chair

The programs and services sub-committee chair coordinates efforts of the standing Program and Services Sub-committee to foster the development of educational programs on the network by working with member organizations and other providers of content located both in and out of state.

Mike Shields
Director, Community Development
Crotched Mountain Foundation
Phone: 603.547.3331
Email: Michael.Shields@crotchedmountain.org

Support

UNH Telecommunications provides for GSDLN members video conferencing services, support for dedicated circuits, E-Rate support, and access to the internet. To request a quote for becoming a GSDLN member and connecting to the GSDLN video bridge, contact telecom@unh.edu.