UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY COMMITTTEE
MEETING MINUTES
January 11, 2001

Attendees:  Chuck Taylor, Paul Hernandez, Terry Anderson, Bonnie Mathies, Noel Nussbaum, Andy Montesano, Dan DeStephen, George Frey, Terri Klaus, Barbara Denison, Vicki Montavon, David Sauter, Carol Holdcraft (for Jan Belcher) and S. Narayanan

 I. Approval of Minutes of Latest Meeting
There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of the December 14, 2000 meeting. Therefore, the minutes were approved as distributed.

II. Update from CTL
A)    Andy Montesano distributed information on 37 electronic classrooms with 5 of those being video-based distance learning classrooms. This includes a list of equipment, types of connections and software installed in the electronic classrooms as well as their locations.  Also distributed was a list of video-based distance learning classes for Winter 2001 already on the WSU website.

B) Terri Klaus updated the committee on the current WebCT state-wide site license negotiations. This quarter there are 18 full web-based delivered courses being offered.           

III. Telecom Infrastructure Update - Paul Hernandez
This summer, Telecommunications Services will be implementing upgrades to the telephone system.  First, there will be an upgrade the main campus system to handle the increased housing; second will be to replace three telephone switches in remote locations.  These switches will be IP-capable. This will not change any capabilities and upgrades will be done when activity is very low.          

IV. Video-conferencing Systems - Dan DeStephen
Dan discussed the possible interest by faculty in the use of portable video-conferencing equipment for classrooms. At the present time, Center for Teaching & Learning does not have any of these units, but is considering purchasing several for use in some of the classrooms on campus.  Several of the members in attendance expressed a strong interest.

V. Faculty Computer Initiative - Paul Hernandez
Paul needs final numbers by the end of January from all colleges interested in purchasing new desktop computers for full-time faculty.  The minimum replacement requirement is less than 200 mHz.   Responses are still needed from School of Nursing, College of Science and Math, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and School of Professional Psychology.   Email Paul at paul.hernandez@wright.edu

VI. New web-based applications on ROX - Terry Anderson
Terry reported the new services deployed recently on ROX  (Raider On-line Xpress).  Three services were made available in December.

1)      Pin Change – Students can change personal ID number via the web

2)      Forgotten Pin – Allows students who know their email userID, password and birthdate to request this information via email.

3)      Class Offering Service – Allows students to access class availability and other information about the class.

VII. Announcements
Paul Hernandez announced he will be attending a meeting next week to discuss a new campus-wide computer billing system.  He will have more details for the committee at the March meeting.

 George Frey informed the committee that all audio/visual equipment being used in Millett Hall has been re-distributed to other campus locations.

 Bonnie Mathies announced the Grand Opening of Allyn Hall will be Thursday, January 18 from 4:00-7:00p.m.  Bonnie also requested a status update on house bill monies.   The committee has met and formulated their recommendations which have been sent to the Provost for his approval.

 The next UTC meeting is scheduled for February 8th in Allyn Hall from 3:30-5:00p.m.  Room location to be announced.