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Academic & Research Computing Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2001
Present: R. Mackert, Chair, T. Andrew Albritton, R. Baker, C. Billman, C. Cassels, R. Cibirka, D. Hatmaker, V. Haywood, M. Litaker, M. Miller, M. Moore, F. Omar, M. Owen, K. Stephens, Kendra Rindt, S. Vogel & C. White. Absent: G. Bentley.
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM by Dr. Mackert. Dr. Mackert initiated the introductions followed by all members who introduced themselves, identified their campus affiliation and interest related to technology. Dr. Mackert noted Academic and Research Computing Advisory Board (ACAB) meetings would follow an agenda to maintain efficiency. Additional items may be discussed through motions or prior placement on the agenda. Dr. Cibirka volunteered for the position of Secretary. Dr. Mackert requested members from each school or unit to identify which members would be serving two or three year terms on the ACAB. The following terms were decided.
Two years: Randy Baker (School of Allied Health Sciences), Van Haywood (School of Dentistry), Steve Vogel (School of Graduate Studies), Chris White (School of Medicine), Gayle Bentley (School of Nursing), Marleene Moore (Staff at-large).
Three years: Mimi Owen (School of Allied Health Sciences), Roman Cibirka (School of Dentistry), Mark Litaker (School of Graduate Studies), Andy Albritton (School of Medicine), Debbie Hatmaker (School of Nursing), Kenda Rindt (Staff at-large).
Dr. Mackert described one charge for the ACAB was development of a mechanism for effective two-way communication between ACAB and the faculty within the five schools. One mechanism presented would be for Board members to report to school faculty at organized and well-attended faculty meetings, as will be attempted in the School of Dentistry. However, other schools may encounter difficulty with this type of method. Alternatives discussed included dissemination of information through Newsgroups, Departmental Chairs meetings or Web pages. Dr. Mackert would like ACAB members from each school or unit to strategize the most efficacious means to provide dissemination of information to its entire faculty.
Clare Billman explained the structure and mission of the Office of Academic and Research Computing. Ongoing projects inclusive of the Wellness Center and H.323 technology were briefly discussed. Clare suggested all 35 mm slide-processing requests include return of a digital file of the image with the slide in the future. These images may be archived for future use.
Dr. Miller described the inception of a technology fee committee chaired by Dr. Goldstein to explore utilization of student technology fee revenue.
Dr. Mackert illustrated the dilemma of information access for individuals in need and the difficulties inherent with the current system for garnering answers. A concerted effort to provide better access to information and increased campus awareness must be facilitated. Dr. Mackert suggested the implementation of a technology expo, technology interest groups and newsgroups or listservs for dissemination of technology related issues. A technology expo committee consisting of Drs. Mackert, Cibirka, Mimi Owens, Caro Cassels, Marlene Moore and Clare Billman was assembled. Further discussion regarding the most efficient mechanism for information distribution between newsgroups and listservs occurred between Dr. Mackert and Clare Billman. Dr. Mackert noted he would meet with Doogie Howser and Becky Rogers to discuss development of either a newsgroup or listserv. Dr. Mackert and Clare Billman outlined external resources available for faculty regarding technology interests on the MCG web page and through Microsoft Knowledge Base.
The next meeting of ACAB will be held at 1:00 pm on April 23, 2001 in room AB-211 in the Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 PM.