CTEN is a consortium of members who combine resources to facilitate cost effective technology implementation. Primary services include Internet access, network management, and interactive video conferencing network services. CTEN members consist of public, private, post-secondary schools, health care facilities, government agencies, and related entities who work together to enhance lifelong learning for our children and our communities. All interested entities can be considered for membership.
Texas State Technical College Waco is an authorized Internet Service Provider for Internet Access and other associated E-Rate Eligible services. Network & Telecommunication Services provides E-Rate Support for CTEN Members. The Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) for TSTC Waco is 143018034.
A complete list of eligible services, forms and guidelines are located on the Universal Service Administrative Company's website: universalservice.org
OFFICERS
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Chair: Dr. Marlene Zipperlen University Mary Hardin-Baylor Dean of Education Represents Health Care - 2012 mzipperlen@umhb.edu (254) 295-4572 |
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Secretary: Jessie Abbott White Hill College Associate Vice President of Information Technology Represents Higher Education - 2011 jwhite@hillcollege.edu (254) 659-7841 |
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Vice-Chair: Steele Cooley Private Sector Represents Public and Private Schools - 2013 steelecooley@yahoo.com (254) 697-4141 |
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Treasurer: Ben Saage Education Coop of Central Texas Executive Director Represents Public and Private Schools - 2013 bsaage@rbec.net (254) 756-1974 ext. 340 |
BOARD MEMBERS
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Anthony Price, Rosebud-Lott ISD Superintendent, CTEN Board Member Member-At-Large - 2012 aprice@rlisd.org (254) 583-4510 |
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Cathy Koenig, Groesbeck ISD Technology Director, CTEN Board Member Represents Member-At-Large - 2011 c.koenig@groesbeck.k12.tx.us (254) 729-4118 |
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Stanley Harris, Axtell ISD Superintendent, CTEN Board Member Represents Governmental Organizations - 2012 sharris@axtellisd.net (254) 863-5301 |
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Dale Norwood, Waco ISD Technology Director, CTEN Board Member Represents Public and Private Schools - 2011 dale.norwood@wacoisd.net (254) 755-9503 |
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Dr. Jan Hungate, West ISD Assistant Superintendent, CTEN Board Member Represents Public and Private Schools - 2012 jjhungate@west-isd.net (254) 826-7500 |
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Annette Scott, McLennan Community College Associate Director of the University Center at MCC, CTEN Board Member Represents Higher Education - 2012 ahscott@mclennan.edu (254) 299-8380 |
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Russ Johnson, TFE CTEN Board Member Represents Business and Industry - 2011 russ.johnson@tfeconnect.com (254) 741-2702 |
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Lance Zimmerman, TSTC Waco Director, Distance Learning CTEN Board Member Represents Higher Education - 2013 lance.zimmerman@tstc.edu (254) 867-3257 |
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James Karney, Waco-McLennan County Library Director, CTEN Board Member Represents Libraries - 2013 jamesk@ci.waco.tx.us (254) 750-5946 |
Central Texas Education Network (CTEN) links school districts, higher education institutions, libraries, telehealth facilities, governmental organizations, business/industry, and telecommunications consortia into one communications system. The network is capable of simultaneously handling Internet access, computer data transmissions and video conferencing.
Contract disputes that cannot be resolved in the ordinary course of business shall be submitted to the negotiation process provided in Chapter 2260, Subchapter B, of the Government Code.
This Network & Acceptable Use Policy Contract specifies the actions prohibited by the users of the CTEN Network. TSTC Waco and/or CTEN reserve the right to modify the policy at any time, effective upon posting of the modified policy.
| Physical Location: | Office of Information Services Texas State Technical College Waco 3801 Campus Dr. Waco, Texas 76705 |
| Administrative Phone Number: | (254) 867-4830 |
| Fax Number: | (254) 867-3403 |
| Technical Assistance: | (254) 867-3375 |
| E-mail Address: | cten@tstc.edu |
Texas State Technical College Waco provides the management and support team for CTEN. The management team is led by:
Jim Hogue - Interim Director of the Office of Information Services.
Sherry Tucker - Project Manager, billing and E-rate support.
Diane Lozano - Interim Assistant Director of the Office of Information Services.
Josh Reynolds - Assistant Director, network/system engineering and security.
Jeffrey Dunnam - Network Administrator for network engineering and video conferencing.
Brannon Suggs - Network Technician for system administration and CTEN field support.
Brian Meer - System Administrator for server maintenance and support.
Greg Scales - CTEN Webmaster.
Joe Sublett - Network Admin specializing in anti-virus support.
Sherry McNeil - Technology Support/Help Desk.
These personnel support CTEN and can best be reached by phone at 254-867-3375 or by E-mail at cten@tstc.edu.