The IRC -- unofficially now known as the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL (ITC) -- is currently undergoing a reorganization, see the May 20, 2008 minutes for more information.

October 21, 2008

VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: WARREN BURGGREN, CHAIR, TIM CHRISTIAN, ELIZABETH HINKLE-TURNER,  JOHN HOOPER, JIM BYFORD, LOU ANN BRADLEY, BILL JONES, NOREEN GOGGIN, PATRICK PLUSCHT, WILL SENN, WIL CLARK (for JOHN PRICE), MELISSA JACKSON, DON GROSE, JUDITH ADKISON, CENGIZ CAPAN, JON NELSON, YUNFEI DU, BRUCE HUNTER, RAMU MUTHIAH, JOEY SAXON, JOEL ARREDONDO NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT:  JOE ADAMO, MAURICE LEATHERBURY, PHILIP BACZEWSKI, JACKIE THAMES, SUE ELLEN RICHEY (Recording Secretary) MEMBERS ABSENT:  ABRAHAM JOHN, FRANCES MAY, WILLIAM MOEN, KELLY DONAHUE-WALLACE, KISEOL YANG GUESTS: CHARLOTTE RUSSELL

This being the first meeting of the academic year of 2008-2009, the Chair, Warren Burggren, asked everyone to introduce themselves.  Following that, the minutes of the last IRC meeting, July 15, 2008, were approved with one correction to the spelling of Wil Clark’s name in the body of the minutes.  It was agreed that there would be no more paper minutes or Agenda distributed at the meetings, since both minutes and agenda will be distributed electronically prior to meetings.

ITC Policy

Maurice Leatherbury reported that the ITC Policy is still under review in Legal.  Maurice noted that the new policy doesn’t change the membership of the council very much, but makes changes to the duties and responsibilities of the council, particularly in the area of project management and approval.  In addition, there will be an IT Steering Committee which will have responsibility for approval of larger projects and setting overall strategic plans for IT direction of the campus.  Maurice distributed a document written and produced by the Computing & Information Technology Center, outlining the strategic plan for IT, from CITC’s perspective.  The document was designed to let the campus know what they can expect from CITC.  Maurice said he wanted this to be in the hands of ITC members so they can see what is missing or what should not be handled by CITC, and hopefully will act as a springboard for future discussion.  Maurice announced that the document will be posted on CITC’s website.

Warren Burggren introduced a discussion of the Challenges and Opportunities that had been suggested to him over the past week or two, as outlined in a document he distributed.  Discussion followed on the following major challenges and opportunities:

1)      Classroom Technology

2)      PeopleSoft

3)      Disaster Recovery

4)      Resources

5)      Providing Needed Services

6)      Human Resources

1)      Improved Data Handling

2)      Digital Communications Solutions

3)      Classroom/Students

4)      Planning

Warren asked members to consider the challenges discussed today and see how they can be prioritized, and to look at the Strategic Planning document.  He asked that members send him their comments prior to the November meeting.

Cengiz Capan announced that the College of Business had their accreditation extended following an Accreditation Team visit.  The College was commended on their new building and for their technology support systems.  He said the team was impressed with the college campus.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 pm.