UM announces plans for new Telepresence systems at campuses
University officials announced today the UM system's four campuses will install a high-definition Cisco TelePresence system linked to AT&T’s global network.
According to a news release, the new system will foster greater teaching and research collaboration while reducing travel time, travel-related expenses and carbon emissions. UM System President Gary Forsee said in the news release the new Cisco TelePresence rooms combine breakthrough technology and design to create a "virtual" meeting and an "in-person" experience.
Forsee said the University has undertaken a national benchmarking and system-wide planning effort called Missouri Global during the past year to identify best practices and consider how distance education will evolve for students and faculty in the coming years. Forsee and wife, Sherry Forsee, are providing the lead gift of $1 million for the new system.