California State University, Northridge

Academic Computing Committee

Minutes of Meeting: May 10, 1996

Policy Items: none
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Maldonado, McIntyre, Robinette, Turner, Ye
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Curzon (Exec. sect.), Fidell, Reagan (Chair), Schneider, Schuler, Sharp, Van Alphen, Zeitlin
GUESTS:
M. Crase

I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Due to lack of a quorum, the minutes from the April 19, 1996 meeting could not be approved. They will be sent to members for approval by mail.

II. ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. . In the absence of Michael Reagan, the meeting was chaired by Eugene Turner.
  2. Turner reported on new technology in Geography.
  3. Maldonado invited committee members to a presentation on May 15 on the application of technology instruction in the new College of Arts, Media & Communication. The College is creating a group of people who will serve as a resource group for their colleagues.
  4. . Crase announced that the prefix change for all phone numbers will take place on July 11. The new prefix is 677.
  5. . The Committee extended appreciation and thanks to those members who have completed their terms: Carlos Maldonado, Robert McIntyre, Karen Robinette, and Vicki Sharp.

    III. VICE PROVOST'S REPORT

    1. In Curzon's absence, Mark Crase, Director of the Technology Support Group (TSG), gave the following report:
    2. . Crase announced that he is meeting with J. Hartzog this summer on HTML training for the faculty. They will be discussing what will be included in the training.
    3. Crase reported that the needs assessment he undertook indicated a need for more local support for faculty and students. As a result, students will be recruited from departments to assist their fellow students and the faculty. ITR will supply training and support. The students will receive academic credit, as an independent study.
    4. Crase further reported that the needs assessment illuminated 3 fundamental requirements:
        An effective training program, and a means to evaluate the training, More effective help and consulting - such as user groups, and support for them, and More effective dissemination of information - What's available and where.

      During discussion, it was agreed that the campus needs better communication on technology, and a question was raised on the kiosk system that is to be installed on campus. Crase reported that the hardware has arrived, but ITR is working on getting the actual kiosks.
      A suggestion was made to place information on the Internet, sort of a "This Week at CSUN." Problems with editing and who would do the work were pointed out.
    5. Crase reported that the new servers are up and being tested. They will replace 2 servers that we now have.

    IV. 1995/96 ANNUAL REPORT

    The draft of the Annual Report was discussed and amended. The second draft will be sent to committee members by mail for their approval.

    V. ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR 1996/97

    Due to lack of a quorum, it was decided to conduct the election by email. All eligible members will be nominated, with the option of having their name removed from the ballot if they do not wish to serve as Chair.

    There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned.