September 11, 1997
PRESENT ABSENT
Dr. Jack Armistead Dr. David Larimore Mr. Matt Campbell
Dr. Jeffrey Austen Mr. Anthony Moffet Dr. Reed Cripps
Ms. Carol Sampley for Dr. Carl Owens Mr. Charlie Ferrill
Dr. Rubye Torrey Dr. Gary Pickett Mr. Jeff Gold
Mr. Richard Cashion Dr. Patrick Reagan
Dr. Kathy Cunningham Dr. George Swisher
Dr. Raymond Holbrook Dr. Winston Walden
Dr. Paul Isbell Mr. James Westmoreland
Dr. Steven Isbell Ms. Darla Wilhite
Mr. Nicholas Kurowski Prof. Carolyn Whitaker
The Information Technology Committee met at 11:00 a.m. on September 11, 1997 in Henderson Hall , Room 266. Mr. James Westmoreland, called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Dr. Steven Isbell made a motion to approve the Agenda. Dr. Carl Owens Seconded the motion. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 24, 1997 MINUTES: Dr. Jeffery Austen, suggested that the word which be changed to who in the following sentence: "Any mailing not related to University business sent to users which have not indicated a desire to receive mail" in the Guidelines for Acceptable use of e-mail.
Dr. Austen also pointed out that the topic of changing the academic/research system was discussed at the April 24 meeting. Mr. Westmoreland agreed and stated that when the topic was brought up in the meeting that he pointed out that there would be no funds for any changes to the system.
The minutes were approved with these changes.
STUDENT LAB PRESENTATION AND DEMO: Dr. Heidemarie Weidner gave a presentation on how the Henderson Hall Lab was being used. Dr. Weidner talked about how Norton Connect software was being used in the Labs to teach English 101 and 102.
ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR 1997-98: Mr. Westmoreland opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson for 1997-98. Mr. Richard Cashion nominated Dr. Patrick Reagan. Dr. Ray Holbrook made a motion that nominations cease and that Dr. Reagan be elected by acclamation. Dr. Kathy Cunningham seconded the motion. Motion carried.
TAF REPORT FOR FY 1996-97/PLAN for FY 1997-98: Mr. James Westmoreland talked about the Technology Access Fee 1996-97 Report which is submitted at the end of each fiscal year. Mr. Westmoreland said the money was set aside each year in separate accounts to be used as designated by the Information Technology Committee. Mr. Westmoreland said there was an increase from $15.00 to $50.00 per student per semester for 1997-98. He stated that the spending plan for 1997-98 had not been approved by the TBR at this time.
ITC APPRROVAL REPORT FOR FY 1996-97: Mr. James Westmoreland presented the report on the number of approvals and the estimated amounts spent for the FY 1996-97. The campus submitted 967 Request for Approvals with a value of approximately $2,243,705.
INFORMATION SYSTEM THREE-YEAR PLAN: Mr. James Westmoreland stated that Tennessee Techs plan had been approved by the TBR. He also pointed out that the plan contains accomplishments such as uses of labs and attendance of training classes taught by the Computer Center.
SUCH OTHER MATTERS: Mr. Westmoreland stated that there is a possibility of upgrading Gemini this year and that the Telecommunications and Computer Center staff were talking with vendors about the replacement of the telephone switch. The plan is to be able to write the specifications for a bid this year.
ADJOURN: Dr. David Larimore made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dr. Carl Owens seconded the motion. The meeting adjourn at 12:05 p.m.