Present: Arvizu, Bedell, Beede, Dwyer, Edberg, Ferro, Fenning, Kehler, Lozano, Maringer, Moeller, Parker, Peacock, Phillips, D., Robinson, Venable
Minutes from May 29, 2002 were approved with formatting changes.
Minutes from September 10, 2002 were approved with no changes.
UPDATES
Tech Plan: The Tech Advisory committee met on Thursday, September 19th, 2002. Fran L. suggested that we need to take a different approach and update Tim’s August 8th draft to reflect our state of the goals. We need to keep the current four classes of initiatives: instruction; business, student services and technology. There appears to be redundancy within the whole document.
The Technology Committee agreed on including an evaluation statement in the plan so that the plan is continually revised and updated. A statement was included in the first draft that stated: Develop and continually evaluate and upgrade this technology plan, at least once a year, in order to create a living document.
*Anyone is invited to attend the Tech Advisory Committee’s meeting on October 3 from 2pm-3pm in the Staff Resource Center to work on the TechPlan.
Multimedia Classrooms-The Multimedia Classroom Task Force has to meet to discuss reestablishing the new Title V priorities. The original meeting date of Thursday, September 26th, from 2-3pm, in ART 103 was not a good time. Fran will change the meeting time (possibly October 1, 2002) and get back to everyone who is interested. Kaye, Jane E., Bob B., and Vic, are interested in attending the meeting. Fran will send out some email to look at times and dates.
TTIP MONEY-We need to reclaim our technology training monies-There is currently $19,000 left in TTIP money. Staff can spend $250. for Professional development which can come from any source, but we cannot ask for any technology monies if we have spend our $250. If you haven’t spent your $250, it rolls over from the year before so you have $500. You can also write an Individual Professional Development Plan once every two years to get an additional $250. If it is essential to one’s job, you can use the TTIP monies; but it has to be written into your job. Make sure technology training is written into the Tech Plan so that it can be funded. We need to prioritize where the money goes and we have a responsibility to keep up with technology, it is extremely valuable.One person stated that in the past, the funds might not have been spent very wisely, for example, the technology conferences. However, some disagree and believe that the technology conferences were extremely valuable. We need to figure out how to get it back. One idea was to ask whoever took it away? Who do we ask? Any ideas? We may be able use the Title V grant for conferences. Is TTIP money categorical? Are there specific purposes or restricting parameters for spending the TTIP funds? Before we ask, we need to come up with some ideas of what we need it for? There is a need for conferences, trainings or one-to-one workshops. We will write a proposal for getting the money back. This discussion needs to continue. Several ideas were proposed such as a faculty camp so everyone can create their web pages, create an online WebCT handbook for staff and students, etc.
Gavilan College Website-Peter Howell was doing web page training sessions for staff. He had 6 people at first; then no one else has been interested in attending. Many people have suggested that the times the sessions were scheduled were difficult for some staff members to attend. Jane E. discussed the new Gavilan Website. Any comments or complaints should go to Jan Chargin since she is the design coordinator and works with Peter Howell, our webmaster. The committee made a motion to the send the following message to the Staff Development Committee that states:
We like to have a required Web Design Workshop for staff and faculty be part of staff development day for 4 hours: a 2- hour introductory section and a 2-hour advanced section. Fran Lozano seconded it. All agreed. Jane E. will take it to the Staff Development Committee.
Jane E. was concerned about the Technology Committee Techcomm page. She said that some of the links were missing. Fran L., Bob B. JoAnne H., Travis and Jane M. have developed many of the sections of the Techcomm page. Since it was completed voluntarily, the committee ran out of time. Fran L. & Bob B. agreed to help Jane E. complete the page.
ART Lecture 101-Fran L will hold a meeting with people who are using that room to discuss what to do with it.
DIGITAL MEDIA-Digital Media report tabled until next week.
MIS-Vic stated that standards for MIS are driven by instruction. He asked when are we going to upgrade to Windows XP? His department would like to quit supporting Windows 98. The main reason for staying with ’98 is budgetary. We would love to go to Windows XP & Office XP, the files are basically compatible. However, this will not be a smooth move. There are alternatives and we want to keep the dialog open. Dave will write up a plan and let us know what will be expected.
Adjournment--Next Meeting: OCTOBER 8, 2002, 2-3:00p.m.
Spring Snack Schedule:
October 8-Joy & Kaye
October 22-Mimi & Dave
November 12-Fran
November 26-Marlene D. & Jane M.
December 10-Bob B.