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Meeting: 10 December 2004
LC 115, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
PRESENT: C. Scott (Chair), W. Allegrezza, N. Coffman-Kadish, N. DeLeon, R. Kini, J. Knapp, S. Linton and M. Uncapher, VC Donald Steward, ex officio.
ABSENT: none
- Spring 2005 Laboratory Build. The Committee concluded that there are no major problems in the campus-wide supported software for the Spring Build. J. Knapp requested that Internet Explorer and My Computer be added to the Desktop for the build. M. Uncapher indicated that that was no problem and would be done. J. Knapp requested that the screen resolution on laboratory computers be reset to 800x600 from 1024x768. After discussion it was concluded to leave the resolution as it is. The Chair, at the request of R. Hug, requested that the Microsoft eLearning Training suite be added to the Spring build. After some discussion it was concluded that it was more appropriate, given licensing requirements, that students wishing to use it purchase it at the bookstore. M. Uncapher requested an “okay” to install Office 2004 for MAC on all new Macintosh computers installed for faculty and staff. The Committee had no objection. The Library requested that a conversion program from Microsoft that would convert Microsoft Works files to Microsoft Office files be added to the build. After much discussion it was concluded that this would lead to a number of problems with conversions of other programs, and voted NOT to install the software, but to have such capability available at the Help Desk.
- Teaching Laboratory Layout. Several faculty teaching in the laboratories have complained about the current laboratory layouts for a number of reasons. One problem cited is inability of students to see projector screens due to computer towers of the newer equipment. The small footprint desktops have been replaced with towers, and although monitors have been lowered, the towers interfere with lines of sight. In addition, it has been cited that the current layout of many laboratories prevent the instructor from viewing the work (or lack of it) being done by students during class time. The Committee concluded that a discussion needs to begin between the Committee and the Classroom Technology and Audio Visual Committee, to revisit laboratory layouts, and to seek a solution to these problems. The Chair will contact the Chair of the CT&AV Committee to initiate that dialogue. VC Steward indicates that tables with “slings” are now available in a size that will not decrease laboratory capacity. Initial pricing will begin shortly. The Chair will also initiate a dialogue with Peter Kesheimer, the registrar concerning converting some classrooms to multipurpose computer/classroom use.
- Portage Commons DSL Speed: The principle problem is the speed of access to the public directories on the G: drive. Access by multiple students to public files on the G: drive becomes impractical due to the slowness of the DSL lines for the laboratory. M. Uncapher will explore alternatives, including a local file server that mirrors the G: drive on campus.
- Laboratory Reservation System. Tabled until January/February
- Library 230 Laboratory Status: Bids have been let for upgrading the LC 230 laboratory. VC Steward will keep us informed
- Wireless Project: The 8 wireless hubs now in operation are working well, with few problems. IT plans to expand the number in the near future, with a look to heavier use in classrooms over the next two years.
- Computer/Printer Inventory. Tabled until January/February
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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