UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 9, 1999

I. Distributed Learning Policy Recommendations - Dan DeStephen
Dan distributed the final draft of the 10 recommendations (in no particular order) made by the Distributed Learning Committee with regard to distributed learning at Wright State. The only change was requested by Provost Moore for Priority Item #2. The second sentence should be revised to read: "These incentives for bargaining-unit faculty will be determined through the collective bargaining process." The UTC members unanimously approved and endorsed the final list of recommendations. The policy will now be presented to the Council of Deans. This policy will be posted on WSU's web page.

II. Electronic Classrooms Update and Discussion - George Frey
George distributed a new draft of the proposal for electronic classrooms. This proposal is still being reviewed and revised. Andy Montesano, Center for Teaching and Learning, explained what is considered to be an "electronic classroom"; the equipment and software used in these classrooms; and a list of currently installed electronic classrooms and those rooms to be installed by November, 1999. Training information on the use of these classrooms has been emailed to faculty. Provost Moore and UTC recommended these classrooms be locked every night by CTL at 11:00p.m and re-opened before classes in the morning..

III. Classroom Scheduling and Planning - Dave Sauter
A General Classroom Inventory - Summary Report was distributed and discussed by Dave Sauter. This will be an ongoing project with numerous short-term and long-term changes and improvements being developed for classrooms in the future. Jeff Vernooy pointed out the need to focus on students with disabilities when implementing these improvements.

IV. CaTS Updates - Paul Hernandez

Y2K Update - Terry Anderson reported all critical administrative systems are on target for completion by September 30, 1999.

Network outages - Paul distributed a list of "Major Incident Reports, 10/98 - 9/99". An "incident" is regarded as any violation of ethical computer use. As of 8//17/99, a major problem of automated hacking attacks have begun to occur nationwide. As of this date, the problem has affected the Chemistry Dept. and all Unix systems in the Math Dept. at WSU. An effort is now being made to educate the campus community when managing Unix systems. Training will also be made available through CaTS. This problem will also result in a major refinement of the firewall system.

Microsoft Site License Agreement - The process is still in progress, however, moving slowly. The rumor that Microsoft would be providing software at no cost on the web was investigated by the attorneys representing the university and were told by Microsoft this would not happen. Therefore, the IUC has signed the contract. The next step is for each IUC state school to sign an addendum and 4-year commitment. When this process is complete, WSU will receive two copies from a Columbus distributor, from which approximately 1,000 copies will be produced. Student distribution of this software is scheduled to begin mid-October/early November.

V. Digital Millenium Copyright Act Update - Vicki Montavon
The committee is finalizing the copyright act along with the implementation of policies directed at copyright violators. A final policy should be available to the UTC by the October 14th meeting.

VI. Ohio Learning Network
Kate Carey, who is heading the Ohio Learning Network effort (formerly TECLink), will be on campus Tuesday, October 5 to discuss the distance education efforts. An open session will be held from 1:00 - 2:30p.m. in Room 342 Dunbar Library for all interested staff from CaTS, CTL, University Libraries and members of the UTC.

VII. Other Business
College of Education and Human Services will be posting photos of the Allyn Hall renovation on their web page.

The November UTC meeting has been re-scheduled from November 11 to the third Thursday, November 18 due to Veterans Day Holiday.