MOREnet Programs

K-12 TNP

MOREnet's K-12 Technology Network Program (K-12 TNP), sponsored by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), seeks to improve student performance and enhance teaching and learning through the effective use of technology in the classroom. MOREnet's K-12 TNP brings Internet connectivity, technical support, online resources, training and other services into Missouri's classrooms.

For more information, contact Eric Nicklas at eric@more.net or (573) 884-7200.

MERC

Ninety percent of Missouri's public and independent higher education institutions receive Internet access through MOREnet as participants in the Missouri Education and Research Consortium (MERC). MERC strives to advance the collaborative use of networked technology and applications in higher education, research and public service. Students, faculty, administration and staff depend on MOREnet's stable and robust network to do their jobs, conduct research, conduct or take online classes, study and use e-mail.

For more information, contact Nancy Piringer at piringern@more.net or (573) 884-7200.

MOREnet Affiliates

The MOREnet Affiliates Program provides Internet connectivity and services to a diverse set of organizations, from Missouri state government to the smallest non-profit organizations. University of Missouri Health Care and community information networks participate in the Affiliates Program. Non-profit private schools, non-profit education organizations (such as the Missouri School Boards Association) and for-profit organizations that are recognized as higher education institutions by the Missouri Department of Higher Education can also receive MOREnet services through the Affiliate Program.

For more information, contact Bill Giddings at bgidding@more.net or (573) 884-7200.

MOREnet and Internet2

MOREnet has been selected for a leadership role in the development of the Internet2 K20 Initiative that takes advantage of Internet2's expanded access. The mission of the I2 K20 Initiative is to enable the development and use of Internet applications, tools and content to enhance teaching and learning and in other ways further the mission of elementary, secondary and postsecondary education in the United States. Follow MOREnet's involvement with Internet2 and the I2 K20 Initiative.

Internet2 is a consortium established in 1997 among the nation's top research universities, in partnership with industry and government, to develop and deploy advanced network applications and technologies, accelerating the creation of tomorrow's Internet.

For more information, contact Nancy Piringer at piringern@more.net or (573) 884-7200.

REAL

Whether they reside in a large metropolitan area or a small, rural agricultural community, all Missouri citizens have MOREnet Internet access through the Remote Electronic Access for Libraries (REAL) Program. REAL provides Missourians the opportunity to use the Internet for research, formal and continuing education, business and recreation at their local public libraries.

REAL is sponsored by the State Library, an agency of Missouri's Secretary of State, which also funds the shared online reference resources available to all MOREnet customers.

For more information, contact Jeanne Sullivan at jeanne@more.net or (573) 884-7200.