Eastern Oregon University

Tech-Fee Committee Meeting

May 24, 2007

Members Present:   Steffany Long, Linda Fratztke, Janet Hume-Schwarz, Frederick Pratter

Resource Members Present:  Michael Sirrine, Karen Clay, Helen Moore

Tech Fee Committee met on this date at 7:00 am in Pierce Library 114.

The minutes from May 3, 2007 meeting were approved as submitted.

Helen explained the following two “emergency requests”:

• From Jessica Plattner.  The theatre department would like a portable DVD player and monitor.  They currently use as classrooms (possibly the two Loso theaters) two rooms that do not have the “enhanced learning” capabilities.
• From Marilyn Ewing.  She would like to have the lighting in the Loso Hall “enhanced learning” and “smart” classrooms revamped to allow for dimming during her film classes.

After discussion the committee agreed that the request from Professor Plattner constituted a new request and should be formally submitted next fall.  The committee also agreed that Professor Ewing’s request was building infrastructure and did not qualify for funding under the Tech Fee guidelines.  Helen will notify both parties of the committee’s conclusions.

Janet informed the committee that there should be a decision made by the administration no later than June 1st regarding a room for the Testing Lab proposal.  Helen will talk with Paul Rowan and his staff members about identifying various Tech Fee equipment that may be due for replacement in case a room is not located.  Helen will have an updated estimate of the balance remaining in the Tech Fee by the next meeting.

Michael distributed the revised forms for submitting proposals that he and Paul have been working on.  There was significant discussion.  Michael will make further revisions and bring them to the next meeting.

The following timeline was discussed and agreed on for submitting proposals beginning Fall 2007.

• November 1st – Pre-Proposals due (will be reviewed by appropriate Dean or Department head and IT Department)
• Mid November – First Tech Fee meeting of the academic year
• December 15th – Final Proposals due
• Early January – Committee begins considering proposals
• End of Winter Term – Decision on funding proposals is complete

Dr. Pratter will make a brief presentation at the May 29th Assembly Meeting explaining the timeline and procedure changes.  Helen will make arrangements for a five-minute access.

The next meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, May 31st.

Minutes submitted by Helen Moore