UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
January 17, 2002

Attendees:  Larry Fox, Bonnie Mathies, Noel Nussbaum, Dan DeStephen  Jeff Vernooy, Andy Montesano, Chuck Taylor, Paul Hernandez, Terri Klaus, Donna Hamilton, Pat Walker, Ron Dorsten, David Grossie.

 I. Approval of Minutes of Latest Meeting
The minutes of the November 8, 2001 meeting were approved.

II. Demonstration of "Remote Access"-CaTS
Chris Fickert, Dave Stuart, and John Gabriel (CaTS) gave a brief demonstration of Remote Access of client workstations. This will provide a method of workstation troubleshooting without and on-site visit by a technician. By eliminating travel time between problem calls, Remote Access will allow technicians to respond more quickly to problems and resolve more problems daily. In addition, technicians will be able to guide clients through simple procedures, with the goal of training clients in the resolution of common minor problems.

Privacy issues in this matter are of the utmost concern. For this reason, only a select group of technicians will have access to this facility. Authentication of these technicians will be handled via Novell. Before any technician can remotely access a workstation, the current client of that workstation must grant permission. The client will always be aware of the remote access due to the presence of a remote access toolbar which is always visible during the process. Finally, a client can terminate remote access at any time by closing the remote access toolbar. This service will become available by the end of February and will also be used at Lake Campus.

III. Data Protection Guidelines & Policy - CaTS
Larry Fox (CaTS) distributed drafts of the "Data Protection Guidelines" and "Data Protection Policy". The policy will be implemented in order to educate users on ways to protect data, user responsibilities and Wright State University's responsibilities. This information will become part of the Wright Way Policies and Procedures when completed and approved. It was suggested that examples of protected and sensitive data be added to this document. Any other comments or suggestions should be directed to Larry Fox at larry.fox@wright.edu. A final draft will be presented at the next UTC meeting.

IV. Provost's Faculty Computer Initiative - CaTS
Paul Hernandez announced that Provost Moore has agreed to provide $1,200 per approved machine, as well as funds needed to purchase memory for those machines identified as needing memory upgrades. CaTS will begin ordering equipment in February.

V. "Ask a Librarian" - Library
Pat Walker distributed a flyer announcing a new interactive chat reference service being implemented by the University Libraries. By clicking on the "Ask a Librarian" button on the Libraries' home page - www.libraries.wright.edu - users will get immediate answers to questions on databases, research, and resources from one of two librarians on duty Mondy - Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00p.m.

VI. Distance Learning Update - CTL
Terri Klaus distributed a current status report of distance learning classes after Winter Quarter. Terri also discussed literature being distributed by mail regarding distance learning Web only and mixed mode courses access information. This packet includes a welcome letter, an instructional letter, and a CaTS Help Desk informational letter.

CTL has a new "WebCT Entry Page" at: http://wisdom.wright.edu/

VII. Other Business
Donna Hamilton, Sally Clayton, and Patricia Vendt will be re-evaluating the University's WrightWay copyright policy. They requested additional volunteers from CTL and the Library to assist in this process.

The next scheduled UTC meeting will be on Thursday, February 14, 2002 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in E157 Student Union.