Ship Scheduling Review Committee Meeting

7 January 1996 - 0830 AM
National Science Foundation, Room 730

Agenda

Introductions

Review of Charge and Agenda

Finalization of 1997 Ship Schedule

Review of Perceived Weaknesses in Present Scheduling Procedure

• Information exchange
• Project tracking
• Cost benefit analysis
• Separating scheduling and funding decisions
• Other contributing factors

Discussion of Suggested Changes

• 831 form modifications (including additional form)
• Development of a ship-request tracking system
• Procedures for P.I. feedback on preliminary schedules
• Standardize procedures for all users
• Develop common electronic schedule listing
• Develop internet request procedure
• Assess the meeting frequency and scheduling of present procedure
• Develop a cost benefit analysis
• Others

Development of specific recommendations