Minutes from the April 4, 2003 Student Technology Fee Committee meeting are as follows:

In Attendance: Committee members - Mike Asoodeh, Donna Methvien, Bea Baldwin, Brad O’Hara, Adi Karisik, Jeremy Price, Brent Montelius, and Lauren Faraone. Also in attendance were Clarissa Schiro, Erik Johansen and Rosalyn Chauvin.

The meeting began at 3:00 p.m.

  • The February 14th meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Adi Karisik to approve the minutes. Lauren Faraone seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of approving this motion.
  • Report on Action Items:
  • Printing – Dr. Asoodeh reported that we are getting close to a resolution on the printing issue. He should be able to report more definitely at the next meeting. Dr. Baldwin reported that the communication subcommittee had a preliminary meeting with Dr. Soniat and Mr. Abadie and will meet again when more is known about how printing will be handled.
  • Large Project Proposals – Brad O’Hara reported on the subcommittee’s recommendation to approve the funding of 12 proposals totaling $651,553. Some discussion was held concerning the Marketing and Finance Proposal. The following is an excerpt from an e-mail Dr. Baldwin sent to Dean Michael Budden and the Finance Department Head regarding a stipulation that was attached to the funding of the Marketing/Finance Proposal.

“This is to confirm based on our meeting of Friday that the Marketing/Finance Lab will be placed in Garrett 86 with a maximum capacity of 45.… We also proposed that the existing furniture which was purchased for the EMBA program could continue to be used for the Marketing lab rather than being moved. The STF committee approved on Friday our suggestion that this furniture be used as match in lieu of their $10,000 match.”

A motion was made by Adi Karisik in favor of the subcommittee’s recommendation. Dr. O’Hara seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of approving this motion.

  • Surplus Computer Proposals – Donna Methvien reported that six proposals were received. The subcommittee recommended approval of all six proposals totaling 29 computers and 3 destination systems. A motion was made by Jeremy Price to approve the recommendations of the subcommittee. Adi Karisik seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of approving this motion.
  • Small Project Proposals - Dr. Asoodeh reported that two proposals were received. The subcommittee recommended approval of both proposals totaling $6,000. A motion was made by Jeremy Price to approve this recommendation. Dr. O’Hara seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of the recommendations.
  • Request for Software Form – Donna Methvien reported that one form was received from North Campus B-156 and she recommended approval. Jeremy Price made a motion to approve this recommendation. Adi Karisik seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of this recommendation. Action Item: Dr. Asoodeh will work with Dr. Barbara Allen on the possibility of purchasing licenses for this software for the 24 hour lab.
  • Semi Annual Budget Reports – Dr. Asoodeh presented to the committee the semi-annual budget reports that the SGA President, Jeremy Price will present to the SGA by April 15.
  • 2003-2004 Budget – A draft of the 2003-2004 budget was presented by Dr. Asoodeh to the committee. Some discussion was held regarding a proposed change in the configuration of computers in the labs. More information will be provided at the next meeting when a vote will be taken on the budget. Action Item: Dr. Asoodeh will bring data, including charts, of lab usage for the next meeting. Action Item: Dr. Asoodeh will schedule a meeting with the Vice Presidents after the next STF meeting to present the final approved budget to them.
  • Blackboard – Dr. Asoodeh informed the committee that the University will be moving to the Enterprise Version of Blackboard which is supported by the Student Technology Fee.
  • A motion to adjourn was made by Adi Karisik and seconded by Lauren Faraone. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
  • Next meeting– The next meeting will be held in May. Rosalyn Chauvin will coordinate a date and time.