Academic Computing dismantled. Negotiations and strategy meetings begin for new department for educational innovation and technology. VIjay Kumar and Dan Hastings agree on the need for think tank that creates and promotes teaching and learning innovations using emerging technologies. ...at 400 Technology Square. Council on Educational Technology meets to draft OEIT charter. First group of 5 staff members relocate to 400 Technology. 7 new staff members hired between Feb 07 and April 07. OEIT now numbers 14 employees. Two major OEIT initiatives receive recognition from larger MIT community