Minutes of Meeting, November 1, 1999

Attendance:
Susan Pierce, Shreveport
Dr. Anthony Scheffler, Director of Information Systems
Juanita Darby, Leesville Campus
Dr. Bob Gillan, Education
Dr. Tom Hall, Industrial & Engineering Technology
Jennifer Long, Student Technology
Creighton Owen, Leesville Campus
Deron Thaxton, Information Systems
Dr. Martin Rudd, Chemistry & Physics

Absent:
Shawn Hornsby

Susan Pierce called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.

Old Business was addressed, SGA was to report on progress and evaluation of 1998-99 grant proposals, Dr. Anthony Scheffler reported that all but one grant evaluation had been received and that one was expected at any moment by FAX, the budgeted funds for the grant proposals will be $350,000.00 for this cycle, and labs needing changes for Y2K compatibility will have funding preference.

New Business was to elect new chair, the floor opened for nominations: Dr. Scheffler nominated Dr. Tom Hall, Dr. Hall declined. Dr. Scheffler was nominated by Dr. Hall and initially refused, stating that he preferred the chair to be from among the committee. Nomination seconded. Discussion followed and Dr. Scheffler agreed to serve for one year during the committee’s purposeful transition. Question called by Creighton Owen and Dr. Scheffler was appointed by acclimation.

Overview of ITAC changing role by Dr. Anthony Scheffler, he explained the priority need for one body to have oversight of all campus/multi-campus technology for maximum function and cost-effectiveness. The discussion of ITAC mission was addressed by Dr. Tom Hall stating the organization of lines of support and report as perceived and presented by the Planning and Resource Allocations Council were explained. Dr. Tom Hall made a motion that ITAC assume the role as described by the plan. Susan Pierce seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried.

Distance Delivery Policy was presented by Dr. Lissa Pollacia, the policy presented with demonstrated need and policy research and history. The committee approved the intent of the policy and charged Dr. Pollacia to present it to University Administration.

Dr. Scheffler announced the next meeting would be Monday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. in the distance learning room.