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Technology Council Minutes

February 26, 2004

1. Minutes of November meeting. -approved

2. Old business

a. Inventory of existing systems and printers:

Inventory is in progress. Don Steward reported that there are 1350 computers on campus, but the count continues to grow .

b. Wireless plans and security.

Steve Fejdasz gave a report on the status of wireless technology. He reported that 3 yrs ago an estimate for taking all of HH to wireless was $300,000.

Tech Fee Committee met 2/25. Bert Scott put in request for 5 nodes in various locations on campus; this was approved pending discussion within Tech Council on locations. Also, classroom in a cart technology was approved, however, support is an issue. Also campus wireless technology plans need to be added to Tech Plan. Mark Uncapher will look into a Gateway demo of “classrooms in a cart”.

There is a need to identify wireless locations:HH lobby, Sav lobby, Moraine, LCC, new MedCenter. Further research is needed, possibly with HP. Steve Fejdasz will report back next meeting with cost estimates. Don Steward will solicit suggestions for locations of wireless locations and report back.

3. Making IT Happen – Will be held in Savannah Student Center lobby on 3/4/2004. Many vendors and UITS personnel are expected to have informatiuon tables.

4. Purchase of replacement faculty / staff Apple Mac computers

Fac/staff Macs are past due for replacement. New Macs are not 9.X bootable. Mark Uncapher presented Mac information:

E-Mac: Standard users, 3 yr lifecycle
G5 : power users, 4 yr life cycle with Allocation will be based on dean recommendation to VCAA with input from VCIT.

The recommendation was adopted and E-Macs will be ordered for all faculty as a base Mac.

5. Student Technology Fee Awards (pre-announcement)

Nine proposals were considered: an announcement will be made during MITH 2004. Some departmental specific software was denied other departmental software was approved on a start-up basis with expectation of payback from fees.. Also a special purpose lab was denied

6. Revision of Technology Plan

The first revision will be done by Dr. Steward and sent posted on an unlinked site for committee review and comment.

7. Other business

8. Next meeting: March 18, 2004 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon
Savannah Center 203/204

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