University Technology Committee Meeting Minutes
July 8, 1999

Attendance: Perry Moore, Barbara Denison, Vicki Montavon, Bonnie Mathies, Donna Hamilton, Tom Bazzoli, Chuck Taylor, Dave Sauter, George Frey and Jeff Vernooy

I. College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology Plan Presentation
Tom Bazzoli, Assistant Dean, reviewed his college's Technology Plans with the committee. It was noted that the college plans to revisit this report Fall Quarter for possible revisions. If any changes are made, the UTC will be notified. This plan will be posted on WSU's web page with the rest of the plans. All colleges have now submitted and reviewed their technology plans to the committee.

II. Distributed Learning Policy Recommendations
Dan DeStephen, Director of Center for Teaching & Learning, was unable to attend this month's meeting. It was recommended this discussion be postponed until the next scheduled meeting. The question was asked of George Frey for information regarding companies that will design class materials and post the information on-line. Jeff Vernooy emphasized the need for Web-based course materials to be accessible by persons with disabilities. George agreed to schedule a presentation on this subject in the near future

III. Electronic Classrooms Report
This discussion was postponed at the June meeting in order to have more faculty input before endorsing these recommendations. Because Dan DeStephen was not in attendance, review of the report will take place at the next meeting. George Frey will also have an updated report on current electronic equipment in the classrooms.

IV. Y2K Update and Resource Allocation - Terry Anderson (CaTS)
CaTS Information Systems has received an imperative from the Board of Trustees to complete Y2K compliance of 350 mission critical systems at the University by September 30, 1999. Twenty-four are completed; 62 have been changed, but not tested; 249 yet to be completed. Due to this imperative, other IS projects have been put on hold. These projects consist of: A. Degree Audit B. Student services on Web C. Academic data warehouse implementation D. HEI E. Increased use of one-card system F. Projects regarding work flow and electronic forms G. Review of several potential new systems H. All maintenance and enhancements to systems are temporarily frozen

V. Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) Update - Vicki Montavon
The DMCA committee met with Sally Clayton and three attorneys to discuss the two Titles which would have the greatest affect on the University. A. Title II - On-line service provider liability limitations B. Title IV - Deals with distance education. Discussion on this will be "on hold" until Congress acts on the distance education study presented to them the end of May. The DMAC committee is making progress, and Vicki will update the UTC as information becomes available.

THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN AUGUST. THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 9, 1999. LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED.