Members Present: Others Present: Richard Crosby, Chairperson Joann Campbell Zella Boulware Kathy Hughes Kimberly Chalk Bob Jones Stuart Chalk John Sharp Andrew Farkas Lance Taylor Dennis Gay Jeff Michelman Donna Mohr Martha Rader Scott Runnion (representing Susan Wallace) Kurt Salsburg Tom SerwatkaThe University Technology Committee was convened by Chairperson Crosby at 10:35 a.m.
Chairperson Crosby stated that attached to today's agenda is the most current copy of the 7% Tuition Expenditure Proposal for 1999-2000. Kathy Hughes will put information on their web site regarding the purchase price for new computers. Chairperson Crosby asked the UTC members to vote on whether they endorse a proposal to combine all 7% requests into one single request (which will probably be less than the proposed $1,107,840). The UTC members unanimously agreed and the proposal will be sent to the President's Staff for approval. Chairperson Crosby stated that he would like to discuss this issue one additional time (at the June 28th meeting).
The 1999-2000 Differential Tuition Committee met on May 12th. The following UTC members on this committee are Richard Crosby and Martha Rader. The technology issues that were approved are as follows:
| a. Build and equip an additional computer lab | $175,000 |
| b. Enhanced web-based student application | $ 55,000 |
| c. Enhanced prospective student system for transfers | $ 30,000 |
| d. Enhancing student computer access | $100,000 |
| e. Classroom technology enhancements | $ 40,000 |
He also said that other recommendations were as follows: $75,000 to create a fund for refurbishing high-use classrooms; $75,000 to strengthen general education programs; and $160,000 in scholarships.
The President will review these recommendations and give her decision to the Committee by next Tuesday.
Joann Campbell stated that her budget for technology in support of on-line instruction is as follows:
$277,114 total first year costs (which includes hardware, software (licensing), staff and training.$161,000 total second year costs (which includes replacement servers, software license increases, and additional staff.
She will e-mail a copy of this request to all UTC members today. Chairperson Crosby asked the members to vote on their endorsement of this proposal. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Stuart Chalk asked when the Faculty Development Center would be finished. It is anticipated to be finished in September, but October is probably more realistic.
Tom Serwatka stated that he would have the University of Nebraska courseware by the end of June (Lotus Notes). The Colleges of Education and Business Administration are putting in joint budget requests for this. Chairperson Crosby asked if an MOU had been written on this. Tom Serwatka responded that there's no budget yet.
Chairperson Crosby asked the UTC members to vote on their endorsement of the Lotus Notes proposal that is being joint prepreared by the Colleges of Education and Business Administration. The vote was unanimously in favor.
Attached to today's agenda are two documents related to student information services in the new millennium. This issue ties back to the enhancing web- based student application recommendation of the Differential Tuition Committee. Several groups have been meeting to enhance administrative applications (primarily in Enrollment Services, but also in the Controller's Office).
Lance Taylor reported that Enrollment Services has contracted with Information Systems of Florida in the creation of a Web Blueprint. Over the years, a variety of student financial systems have been developed independently (including Accounts Receivable, Fee Assessment, Financial Aid and Housing). The objective of this project is to present a consolidated view of this information via the web and other appropriate channels. Lance stated that this paper was prepared to outline where he thinks we are going and what it will take to get there.
Lance Taylor and Dan Dundon have met and drafted a policy for all users (attached to today's agenda). This will be forwarded to the President Staff for their approval.
Chairperson Crosby stated that a small sub-group (Richard Crosby, Lance Taylor, Kathy Hughes, Kurt Salsburg and Joann Campbell) will be meeting today immediately following the UTC meeting to discuss video casting the BOR meeting that will be held on the UNF campus (all other SUS institutions are doing this). We are also looking at video casting commencement over the web. He also stated that by the Fall term, a new speaker system will be installed in the Arena.
Chairperson Crosby stated that attached to today's agenda is a proposed meeting schedule through September 20th as follows:
May 17 UTC Meeting May 31 Memorial Day Holiday -- UTC Cancelled June 14 Associate Deans' Meeting -- UTC Cancelled June 28 UTC Meeting July 12 UTC Meeting July 26 UTC Meeting August 9 UTC Cancelled August 23 UTC Cancelled September 6 Labor Day Holiday -- UTC Cancelled September 20 UTC Meeting -- Resume Normal Meeting Cycle
The UTC members were in agreement with this proposed schedule.
All Action Team reports will be presented at a later date.
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