Technology Advisory Committee

Technology Advisory Committee
Minutes, 8 November 2002

Members present: John Spagnolo , Terry McClannon , Heather Clark , Michael Bennett , Dick Riedl , Gary Moorman , George Olson, Al Alshuler, Claire Mamola, Robert Muffoletto, Lindsey Hanisch

All TAC meeting are scheduled on Fridays from 10:30 - 11:30 in the Greene-Oakes conference room (EDH # 314).The dates follow: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov.22, Dec.6

Presentation on Scheduling Software by Terry Mcclannon.

A way to schedule Rooms, Labs, and equipment from an online format using FD server.
Security Groups now possible with this version
Includes e-mail notification
Could be beneficial to the University as a whole
Allows everyone to view availability of the rooms and equipment
Searchable fields are available
Faculty will not directly reserve spaces (This policy should be discussed)
Will this help with equipment security? Probably not.
Could another software package meet our college needs?
Faculty will be able to lookup information on availability for activities, and materials, but will not be able to schedule classes.

Questions:

Roberto:

Would a more systemic movement be more worthwhile?
Should faculty development committee be involved? Perhaps to train faculty how to use the new interface.

Committee will communicate recommendations to the dean regarding room scheduling.

Could use a message board to expand conversations regarding committee recommendations.

Discussion on anti spam software:

Put in place by ITAC to reduce wasted space
All users need to be better informed about the implications of policy and how to “get around” universally imposed limits
Lager issue may be failure of ITS to appropriately consult and follow recommendations of ITAC.
The Dean may be the only person who can confront this issue at the Deans Council. The individuals making these decisions need to be held accountable.
Tech consultants are experiencing the same issue with accountability
Long term agenda item: how to promote accountability

TAC members should let department members know about these issues.

Student Concerns:

Students have same limitations in using tools effectively to accomplish academic goals. All students are required to use Pipeline but no one is trained to use it.

Appalnet Subcommittee should be created.

Dick provided overview of last meetings discussion

Roberto Question: Does FDN 3100 meet technology portfolio requirements? No, it prepares them to put their materials for there portfolio.

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

minutes by Heather Clark and Michael Bennett

posted by JTS

TAC Fall 2002