There was discussion
of the baseline for Faculty machines. Who has their machine replaced first?
Is it based on software use? The issue of staff machine replacement priorities
was raised also. Problems with self identifying were discussed. It was agreed
that the TAC establish written priorities, in concert with the RCOE Technology
Plan, for technology acquisition. Clearly established and disseminated policies
and procedures for priortizing aquisitions should be composed.
The suggested
steps and TAC's role in the allocation of technology funds was revisited.
There was agreement that this process is currently flawed and that in the
future it start strategically early in the year and involve the Dean, a
Departmental representation and the TAC.
It was furthered
suggested and agreed that the representative members of TAC bring to the
next TAC meeting the technology needs and concerns from their unit plans.TAC's
role would be to incorporate these departmental technology needs into a
five year action plan for the role of technology and media in the RCOE.
George O. suggested
that the issues surrounding off-campus delivery be a TAC agenda item in
the future.