Eastern Oregon University

Tech-Fee Committee Meeting

March 13, 2008

Members Present:  Brian Sather, Tom Herrmann, Frederick Pratter, Linda Fratzke, Marian Mustoe, Charles Martin, Calli Nelson, Molly Litchfield, Janet Jessup

Resource Members Present:  Karen Clay, Paul Rowan, Anna Maria Dill, Helen Moore

Minutes from the February 28, 2008 meeting approved as submitted.

Paul Rowan informed the committee that Provost Jaeger decided to combine the Technology Strategic Steering Committee with the Tech Fee Committee.   The committee will meet in the near future to start the organization process.   The provost also shared with Paul some concerns he had regarding the current Tech Fee process.  They included a low number of student initiated proposals, and the early meeting time.  Helen stated that since the committee started meeting at 7:00am, attendance has increased significantly.

Several of the proposals were discussed, including:

• Ackerman 210 Sound System – student members argued that they had several classes in that room and the sound was fine as is.
• Computer-based teaching facility –
• students had several concerns including:
  •  The location – they felt Inlow Hall was not a good location for a classroom.
  •  Why laptops versus desktops
  •  Is there really a need for this type of facility
• Faculty and resource members explanations included:
  • They agreed that Inlow was not an ideal location for the classroom, but  after exhaustive searching it is the only one available
  • Laptops were chosen to provide for multi-use of the room and because they would be easier to relocate if another room is found.
  • There is a tremendous need for this type of facility.  Currently there is only one place where students can have hands-on access to computers in a classroom setting and there are only 16 stations available.  This space is heavily used for classes and it takes away from general student use whenever it is used as a classroom

Proposals were approved / not approved to recommend for funding as shown below:

Kerry Loewen, “Projector, DVD Player & Sound System for Art/Media Arts”.

              Approved as submitted - $7,565.00

David Komito, “Expanded Bandwidth for Instruction”.

              Approved as submitted - $19,200.00

Kat Galloway, “Art and Media Arts ‘Filling in the Blanks’ Proposal”.

              Approved as submitted - $4,300.00

Jon Norris, “Computer-based Teaching Facility”.

The vote on the proposal was split; the four student members present voted against the proposal, the five faculty members present voted for it.

   Approved for funding as submitted - $58,000.00

Lorna Williamson, “Replacement of Analog with Digital Spectronic 20D+”.

              Approved as submitted - $3,400.00

Jay VanTassell, “ESRI ArcGIS Site License for EOU”.

              Approved as submitted - $3,500.00 (this will be an ongoing expense)

Terry Walters, “Computer for Salem Center”.

              Approved as submitted - $8,308.00

Beth Upshaw, “Technology for Master of Teacher Education Students”.

              At a previous meeting, Jon Norris presented a revised version of this proposal.  The proposal was approved as revised - $20,000.00

Zachary Heath, “Biofeedback Devices for Aerobic Performance Training”.

              Approved as submitted - $4,506.00

Ray Brown, “Camcorders for MTE Students”.

It was agreed that the camcorders would be housed in the Media Library to allow access for the entire student body.  The check out policy would be basically the same as is currently in place for the equipment in the Media Library that was purchased for the Media Arts program.  The policy would allow MTE students to have priority in the check-out process. 

   Approved as amended - $2,900.00

Mary Fields, “Coos Bay Extended Campus Technology Enhancement”.

              Approved as submitted - $720.00

Nick Romriell, “Laptop & Office Computers for ASEOU”.

Surplus desktops to be used as available instead of purchasing new systems.  Laptop and software approved as requested. 

   Approved as amended -$2,500.00

Nick Romriell, “Digital Signage”.

ASEOU must work with the IT Department to insure a strategic plan is developed and followed in planning and purchasing the sign(s). 

  Reduced amount approved as amended - $25,000.00

Shantra Hannibal, “ARS Poetica Technology Proposal”.

              Surplus computer to be used instead of purchasing a new system.  Software, monitor, printer & Gizmo approved as requested.  Approved as amended - $600.00

Daniel Harrington, “Oregon East Computer Replacement”.

              Surplus computer to be used instead of purchasing a new system.  Software, monitor and hard drive approved as requested.  Approved as amended - $500.00

Jeff Johnson, “Ackerman 210 Sound System”

              Based on input from student members the committee agreed that the sound system currently in the room is adequate.  Not recommend for funding.

James Williams, “Black Student Union Laptop”

Committee decided not to fund purchase of laptop.  Calli Nelson noted that the BSU should have an office in the Hoke Center in the near future.  The BSU is encouraged to

work with the IT Department to get a surplus desktop computer,   once they have moved into their new office.  Not recommended for funding.

Kevin Roy submitted an emergency request for funds to allow for archiving the outdated 16mm films the library is planning to surplus.  The library has agreed to store the films until next year to give Kevin the opportunity to submit a regular proposal.

The next Tech Fee meeting is scheduled for April 17th, 2008, 7:00am in PL 114.  The main agenda topic will be organizing the Technology Strategic Steering Committee.

Minutes submitted by Helen Moore.