Present: Beede, DiDenti, Ferro, Howell, Lozano, Maringer,
Moeller, Morris, Parker, Phillips, Robinson
Minutes from December 9, 2003 (Parker; Ferro) and February 10 (Parker; DiDenti)
were
approved
with
changes.
Adjunct Lists: Jenn made a request for a directory
list for part-time instructors. This list should be compiled with contact information
such
as name, phone, address, email address and classes they teach. She assists students
with their research assignments in the libraryprojects and needs to contact
the instructors occasionally.
A question was raised on why the adjunct faculty names, numbers, and email addresses are not published for access. Why isn't the information listed on the website staff directory or published anywhere? Fran said that they do not have offices or on-campus telephone numbers. The Deans and their secretaries have the most current contact information. Personnel does not collect email addresses when they are hired. A concern was raised regarding staff time to input that database. In addition, someone has to maintain that database.
David commented on the student perspective of trying to contact part-time instructors. He stated that it was very difficult to do unless the instructor has their information on their course syllabi.
The Tech Committee recommends that it is essential to publish the list of names and contact information of adjunct instructors. Fran stated that she would would bring this decision to the ELT and the Admin Council. David will bring it to Academic Senate and the President's Council.
Smart Classrooms: Fran distributed a handout from the September 23, 2003 Smart Classroom Priority List.
Fran and Larry wanted to the committee to discuss the following 3 items: Should we?
1. Fix the multimedia classrooms that aren't working;
2. Revisit the list;and / or
3. Add to the list.
A question was raised about SS 214. Does it have a hookup for a laptop or does it have a CPU to utilize? Concerns were raised about the design of the computer classroom in Morgan Hill. Larry & Vic said they would take a look and report back to the committee. The committee discussed whether we should get laptops for the rooms or buy CPUs to put in each room. There were concerns raised about laptops and viruses. It was suggested that we buy CPUs to finish out the remaining 5 smart classrooms.
What about everything else on the list? Jane asked about updating the LI171 computer lab. Dave said that all the student computer labs need updating. The question was raised about Title V or the Bond measure monies? Do we have any available? Larry met with Margery and she stated that there are no Title V monies available for any of these purchases because of the previous commitments to finish the air conditioning and other expenses. We have asked for first dibs if the money becomes available. We are looking at the Title V II funding. We will put it on the agenda for the next meeting. We will finish the last 5 smart classroom with the first-available money.
Bylaws: Audren discussed the presentation that she gave regarding using technology to achieve cost savings for the college. The committee discussed how we could encourage folks to come to this group to make presentations or brainstorm ideas. The topic of bylaws came up again as an important item. After a lengthy discussion, the committee decided to put the Bylaws draft on the agenda for the next meeting.
Larry asked the committee to post the Technology Committee's Mission Statement. Fran found it in her technology archives:
MISSION: "To faciliate communication and provide direction for institutional technology for College functions in instruction, student services, administrative services, and related support and make recommendations to address the technological needs of the campus as identified in the Strategic Plan." (October 30, 2000)
Adjournment--Next Meeting: March 17, 2004 2:10pm BUS 120