The University Technology Committee meeting was convened at 10:04 AM in the Coggin College of Business InTuition Conference Room by Chairperson Richard Crosby.

Announcements

No announcements.

Approval of Minutes - February 3, 2003

The UTC minutes from the February 3, 2003 meeting were approved as distributed.

Distance Learning Action Team Report

Debra Abbott presented their report to propose the adoption of the Enterprise Edition of Blackboard (version 6.0) for the campus. There was some committee discussion of hardware and implementation considerations. Katharine Brown reported that her survey of publishers and compatible content indicates that there are no foreseeable problems between Blackboard and publisher content.

A motion to approve this recommendation was passed unanimously.

Mac Action Team Report

Kathy Hughes requested a postponement of a report until another UTC member is appointed.

Network Acceptable Use Action Team Report

Katherine Brown reported that the action team is meeting this week and that a report will be ready by the next UTC meeting.

Information Technology Security Action Team Report

Lance Taylor reported that three of the four candidates selected for on-campus interviews have accepted other positions. Resumes of approximately 38 candidates who applied after the initial screening date will now be evaluated.

Academic Technology & Support Services Committee Report

Katharine Brown provided a summary of five proposals that will be made to the Faculty Association (FA).

• #5 Bylaws Revision : defines a separate technology committee within the FA.
• #6 Classroom Configuration : proposes standards of layout for all general purpose classrooms
• #7 Space Committee Membership : proposes one faculty and one student member of the University Space Committee
• #8 Resolution: Vice President for Academic Technology : proposes a Vice President position reporting to the President
• #9 Resolution: Instructional Support : proposes transfer of IC to CIRT and additional positions for instructional design/support.

Item #6 on the proposal is based on the survey comments of 12 faculty respondents.

Richard Crosby proposed that a broader group work with Hank Camp and the Academic Affairs Space Committee regarding general use classrooms.

ERP Update

Scott Bennett reported that training for the technical staff is underway. The Finance Team is in the midst of a business process analysis. The campus ERP kickoff was Friday February 28th. There is a Banner User Group Conference that will be meeting next week in New Orleans with several UNF attendees.

ISQ ? Next Generation Processing

Bill Wilson reported that an action item is ready for the Faculty Association regarding online instructional satisfaction questionnaires. It is expected to be on the FA April Agenda. There was some discussion on the providing incentives for students to fill out the questionnaires such as 2-3 day early viewing of class grade. There was also discussion of the ability to keep responses anonymous and yet still accountable for early grade viewing. Marianne Jaffee will contact Hank Rogers to bring this proposal to the Student Government.

New Business/ New Issues

Jeff Michelman proposed that the University Technology Committee revisit the issue of committee configuration. Richard Crosby will put this as an agenda item for the next UTC meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m.