UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 12, 2004 Attendees: Jane Blakelock (for Chuck Taylor), Paul Hernandez, Stephen Foster, Barbara Denison, Dan DeStephen, Brenda Mobley, Dave Sauter, Ravi Penmetsa, Ron Dorsten, Sean Kleefeld, Jim Vance, Carol Holdcraft, and Bonnie Mathies I. Approval of MinutesMinutes of the July meeting were approved as written. II. CaTS Updates A. Paul Hernandez received 57 requests from a number of colleges for the 50 used lab computers. He recommended distributing the machines as follows:
The members voted unanimously to distribute the computers as recommended. B. Paul distributed copies of the Information Technology Plan 2004-2009 Draft. In order to fund the technology, it is proposed that a portion of the tuition increase for the next five years be allocated to this plan as well as a $300,000 allocation of House Bill funds. Any comments or questions should be directed to Paul no later than September 8, 2004. A final plan will be presented at the September 9 UTC meeting. C. Paul suggested the need for a policy regarding the ESPM re-sale of used computers (which are still viable for University use) to outside buyers. At the request of the committee, Paul will discuss drafting a policy with the Purchasing Dept. III. CTL Updates Dan DeStephen distributed copies of the Classroom Upgrade Schedule. Some of the projects have already begun and some are to be completed in the future. IV. Announcements At a future meeting, Jeff Vernooy will have several issues to discuss regarding close-captioning and distance learning. Bonnie Mathies requested an agenda item for a future meeting to discuss security/policy issues regarding computer equipment on campus. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2004 from 3:00 - 4:00p.m.
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