Technology Advisory Committee

Technology Advisory Committee
Minutes, 25 October 2002

Members present: Heather Clark , Michael Bennett , Dick Riedl , Gary Moorman , Charles Duke, Al Alshuler, Claire Mamola, Robert Muffoletto

Visitors Erin Simmons, Steve Breiner, Don Rankins, Greg Simmons

All TAC meeting are scheduled on Fridays from 10:30 - 11:30 in EDH 03.The dates follow: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov.22, Dec.6

Appalnet demonstration

Passwords synced for Appalnet and VMS if you use web based method.
E-mail system on Appalnet is separate from IMAP (Ultimately the systems will be merged into one LDAP server.

Appalnet Customization

You can customize your default Tabs etc…

Appalnet access for non Appalachian employees.

Can request ID for this unique situation through electronic forms.

Appalnet and Class links to

Appalnet
WebCT
External web page

Appalnet Calendar

Individual Courses
Create ones from scratch
Faculty can create merged calendars using the “group” accounts

Appalnet E-mail

How to get constituents to utilize and use the tools in Appalnet. Needs better e-mail client cannot use Hyperlinks, sort options, or auto reply and e-mail block

Appalnet e-mail does not synchronize with WebCT e-mail, but can interface with VMS by creating an account to view VMS mail and forward Appalnet account to this.

Three Important reasons to use Appalnet

Access e-mail from anywhere using an updated browser
All electronic resources in one place
Customization

Brief discussion about how to encourage non-tech-savvy to use these services

How does this make a faculty members life easier?
3 Tier Training discussed
Can TAC subcommittee help plan for the use of Appalnet?
Create a survey (Do you use Appalnet?

Staff need access and own portal.

A nondebatable motion to adjourn w, as made, seconded, and approved by action of foot.

minutes by Heather Clark 7 Michael Bennett

TAC Fall 2002