A Proposal to Create an Academic/Research Network for the State of Louisiana

路易斯安那州董事会代表其成员机构提议建立一个学术数据网络。该提案要求通过与SURAnet、连接到路易斯安那州地区NSFnet的区域网络的连接，为参与NSFnet提供部分资金，以及为必要的路由器、电路和运营支持提供部分启动资金，以促进尽可能充分的参与。将参加的教育机构包括：路易斯安那州立大学亚历山大分校、路易斯安那州立大学尤尼斯分校、路易斯安那州立大学什里夫波特分校-新奥尔良分校、南分校-什里夫波特分校、德尔加多社区学院、格拉姆林州立大学、麦克尼斯州立大学、尼科尔斯州立大学、西北州立大学、百年学院、迪拉德大学、董事会中央办公室，路易斯安那大学海洋联盟和洛约拉大学。该网络将为各种从事教育和研究的实体提供一致的全州范围内的NSFnet接入架构。这一合作网络将为地区、国家和国际网络提供网关，并将与它们的标准保持一致。它将通过受过良好教育的劳动力、可获得的培训机会和研发伙伴关系，进一步促进这些机构在促进国家经济发展方面的工作。该网络的另一个目标是促进机构之间的合作项目和资源共享，包括国家以外的机构。大学需要更高的功能和网络速度才能访问超级计算机、图书馆和进行文件传输，并能够实施更可靠的邮件系统。学生和教职员工的研究将从这种联系中受益。这也是学校探索创新教育资源的独特机会。*/

The Louisiana Board of Regents on behalf of its member institutions, proposes to establish an academic data network. The proposal requests partial funding for participation in NSFNET through a connection with SURAnet, the regional network attaching to NSFNET in the Louisiana Area as well as partial start-up funds for the necessary routers, circuits, and operating support to facilitate the fullest possible participation. The educational institutions that will participate include: LSU-Alexandria, LSU- Eunice, LSU-Shreveport, Southern Univ.-New Orleans, Southern Univ.-Shreveport, Delgado Community College, Grambling State Univ., McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Centenary College, Dillard University, Central Offices of the Board of Regents, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, and Loyola University. The network will provide a consistent statewide architecture for NSFNET access for a broad variety of entities engaged in education and research. This cooperative network will provide gateways to regional, national, and international networks and will be consistent with their standards. It will further the institutions' work in enhancing the state's economic development through a well-educated workforce, accessible training opportunities, and research and development partnerships. Another goal of the network is to facilitate collaborative projects and sharing of resources between institutions, including those outside the state. The universities need greater functionality and network speed to be able to access supercomputers, libraries, and make file transfers along with being able to implement a more reliable mail system. Students and faculty research will benefit from the link. This is also a unique opportunity for the schools to explore innovative educational resources.***//