Present: Arvizu, Beede, Chargin, DiDenti,
Dwyer, Edberg, Howell, J., Howell P., Loeser, Lozano, Maringer, Moeller,
St. John
Minutes from November 11, 2003 were approved with no changes. (Howell:Parker)
MIS Project List: Mimi and Joe will attend the next meeting to present a MIS project list. This list will be comprised of projects that MIS is currently involved in such as state reporting, conversions and daily technical support. It will also consist of a wishlist of people's requests. This list will be a reality check on what MIS can complete with the limited staff and budget.
Faculty Directory Template: Peter & Joanne demonstrated a faculty directory template from Columbia College (see: http://columbia.yosemite.cc.ca.us/Staff/default.htm ). The committee agreed to develop the faculty directory with a similar format. The committee discussed the format to include a list of information such as: Faculty Name; Title; Education; Academic Interest; Courses Currently Taught; Brief Bio Statement; Contact Information; Office Hours & Location; Link to their Home Page. The directory can include a picture if the faculty member chooses or if they do not want to use their pictures, we will supply some icons to take its place. Jan, Peter & Joanne will develop 3 different formats to present at the next meeting for a vote and approval.
Once the template is developed, the committee discussed how to get the faculty members to complete the form. It was suggested that a mailer go out with the staff development day agenda. This mailer will be a form to complete before Staff Development Day so they can easily complete the template that day. Fran will ask Marty if we can get some time on Staff Development Day to take pictures and complete the form. Bob B. said we could utilize the Digital Media lab and Jan & David volunteered to assist the faculty members. It was also suggested that the Deans could require the part time faculty members to complete their online form when they request the course syllabi.
College Technology Policies and Webpage Policies: The committee discussed the current Gavilan Home Page. Peter distributed a list of the most popular page hits from October 1, 2003 to November 20, 2003. Jane Edberg & committee members expressed their concerns that the current home page had too many links and was not easy to understand. Peter has been researching various sites and Jane E. volunteered to work with him on a new design. Peter stated that many colleges are designing home pages with core links such as Academic Offerings; Departments, Counseling and Student Services.
CMAP Update: Their server died and has been shipped to Texas; they currently are only broadcasting tape-based programs, which has slight but minimal impact on Ch 18.
Digital Media:
1). A "7600" large format/banner printer is
available for faculty, staff & ASB clubs to use at a cost of $2/sq
ft; the printer needs to be used frequently to prevent drying out of the inkjet
nozzles and accelerated deterioration of the cartridges. The fees are necessary
to replenish ink and paper and are charged to all printer users.
This translates as a general admonition to all of us who have inkjets and color inkjets that are seldom used: "Use 'em or lose 'em" when it comes to those expensive cartridges.
2). There was a lively discussion about capturing FTES on students who use the DM lab in connection with other classes, with the realization that we need the FTES to generate $$ to keep the lab updated and functional. The outcome of the discussion was a suggestion that DM create a noncredit lab class using the Guidance 250 model, using Timekeeper to capture the contact hours; Marlene Dwyer explained how this works in the Math lab; Joy Parker said this can be implemented in the Spring Schedule.
Smart Classrooms: Ed Loeser provided a printout cost estimate for another "smart classroom" upgrade for LS 102-103; the need for this was "sunshined" at the Nov 11th meeting following Vic's demonstration of the Multimedia cart solution. This item will be discussed further at the next meeting on December 9.
Technology Committee Bylaws: The bylaws draft was tabled for next meeting.
Adjournment--Next Meeting: December 9, 2003, 2-3:00pm in SS 205