Frequently Asked Questions

What is UCCSC, and what does the acronym stand for?

Since 1982, people from the UC campuses have been meeting during the summer to discuss common issues associated with providing and supporting information technology services in the UC system. The conference is a result of grass roots efforts by UC campuses to share knowledge and information for the benefit of all UCs. For the past several years, approximately 200 people have attended. The conference location shifts each year between northern and southern California campuses. The acronym "UCCSC" stands for "University of California Computing Services Conference."

How did UCCSC get started?

The first "conference" was at UC Santa Cruz in 1982. It was hosted by Jim Mulherin, a consultant who suggested that UCSC find out what other UC campuses were doing with respect to academic software. The focus was strictly on academic software and it was held in a conference room on campus. Twenty-one people attended.

Where and when have past UCCS Conferences been held?

• 2003 - Irvine
• 2002 - Berkeley
• 2001 - Los Angeles
• 2000 - Davis
• 1999 - Santa Barbara
• 1998 - Santa Cruz
• 1997 - San Diego
• 1996 - San Francisco
• 1995 - Riverside
• 1994 - Berkeley
• 1993 - Irvine
• 1992 - Davis
• 1991 - Los Angeles
• 1990 - Santa Cruz
• 1989 - Santa Barbara

Possible future conference locations

• 2005 - San Francisco
• 2006 - Santa Cruz
• 2007 - San Diego
• 2008 - Merced

What types of presentations have been made at UCCSC?

Topics range from campus technical issues and projects to organizational and policy issues; participants include technical support staff, system administrators, unit directors, librarians, and people with various job titles for whom technology plays a significant role in their daily activities.

In the past few years, topics have included: Wireless Technology, Webcasting, Security and Authentication issues, Web Site Development and Applications, Portals, E-mail Policies, Software Licensing, UNIX, Windows 2000, Data Warehouse, and e-business directions.

What can I expect to learn at UCCSC?

Aside from the subject matter discussed in the seminars, you will learn what other people are doing at other campuses in IT. You will have opportunities to network with people from other campuses who do the same thing as you, enriching your understanding of how things operate UC-wide.

How can I subscribe to the official UCCSC listserv?

Go to http://maillists.uci.edu/mailman/listinfo/uccsc and fill out the subscription form.

How can I contact the Riverside team who is putting this year's conference together?

E-mail .

What is the theme for this year?

Fast Forward: UC IT 2010

What were some of the themes at previous UCCS Conferences?

• 2003 - Threads in the Academic Fabric
• 2002 - Improving Life Through Technology
• 2001 - Universal Access: Anytime, Anywhere
• 2000 - Portal to the Future
• 1997 - Connections
• 1995 - Preparing the Inn Along the Information Super-Highway
• 1994 - Building Quality Computer Services
• 1993 - Using Networking and the Network to Create Less Net Work
• 1992 - How Do We Leverage Our Diversity?
• 1991 - Computing Sourcebook Instead of Annual Reports

How much does the conference cost?

Early registration is $150.00, which includes all meals and the Sunday and Monday night receptions. Early registration ends July 5, 2004. After this date, registration will be $200 and taken only if there is space available.

Can I bring a guest?

A guest is welcome to attend the Sunday and Monday night receptions at an additonal cost. The guest fee is $35 for Sunday's reception and $50 for Monday's reception. However, guests cannot attend the sessions.

Special thanks to UC Davis for the use of the original FAQ.