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Academic Research and Computing Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
November 24, 2003
Attendance: Clare Billman, Beth Brigdon, Caro Cassels, Van Haywood, Mark Litaker, Rod Mackert, Rick McIndoe, Fran Omar, Mimi Owen, Kevin Plummer, Kristy Stephens, David Wardlaw.
Absent: Andy Albritton, Gayle Bentley, Roman Cibirka, Rick Hall, Anne Hinton, Fred Lupien, Kenda Rindt, Chris White
Guest: Michael Miller, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services / Registrar
The bimonthly meeting of ARCAB was held in the Student Center Conference Room, DA-2021. The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Rod Mackert.
The minutes of the September 22 meeting were approved.
Dr. Mackert discussed bylaws changes and an archiving problem in GroupWise.
Board Member Reports:
Classroom Services. Mr. Omar reported that he is preparing a demonstration of various videoconferencing technologies for our January meeting. Also, any committee members who are interested are invited to attend a product demonstration by Barco on November 25 at 1:30 p.m. in AB-108.
Office of Educational Design and Development. Ms. Billman reported continued success with Agility Presenter which captures lectures for streaming on the web. It was used to capture Dr. Rahn’s recent State of the University Address. The Agility Presenter product is being renamed Apreso.
Greenblatt Library. Ms. Stephens reported that the Technology Fair is scheduled for Thursday, March 25. Also, the PDA Standards Committee, which she is chairing, is close to finalizing a campus PDA standard.
School of Allied Health Sciences. Ms. Owen reported that Radiologic Sciences and Medical Technology will be delivering programs to Gwinnett University Center in Fall 2004.
School of Dentistry. Dr. Haywood reported continuing frustration with poor picture quality and color accuracy in images that have been digitized (from various sources) for use in digital format. He also posed the question - what is the protocol for using AD-1020 for CE courses, courses for other dental schools, etc. Mr. Omar responded that he is the contact for scheduling and logistics for the room. The cost will vary depending upon the specific circumstances.
Information Technology Division. Ms. Brigdon reported that a PC standards committee is being established to assist with decision-making regarding possible equipment leasing and to define the primary use categories that will determine the different levels of equipment acquired. There will be departmental representation on the committee and no equipment replacement will be mandated. ITD will assist researchers with business continuity planning for all old computers connected to lab equipment.
Division of Student Affairs. Mr. Wardlaw reported that the recruitment of a new Student Liaison Committee is underway.
New Business
Ms. Brigdon reported two new additions to the ITD leadership team. Mr. Mark
Staples is the new Director of Security Administration—he comes to us from
the Medical College of Ohio. Mr. Ed Townsend is the new Director of Support
Services—he comes to MCG from Johnson Controls.
Ms. Brigdon solicited feedback from the room regarding the network upgrade project. She reported that everything has been going according to plan and there have been no major surprises.
Dr. Miller reported that Enrollment and Student Services is currently engaged in business process analysis and re-engineering in preparation for the implementation of Banner, our new student information system.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26 at 1:00 p.m. in the President’s Conference Room, AA-302.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Wardlaw
Secretary