TLTR Meeting Minutes

November 30th, 2004

Attendance:

David Valentine-Computer Science, Melba Tomeo-Library, Sherry Mellott-Information Technology, Phil Schumacher-Mathematics, David Glover-Music, Kerry Risco-Nursing, Ramona Nelson-Nursing, Shawn Stoebener-Personal Technology Assistant, Michael Wacht-Computer Science, Keith Brown-Information Technology, Gary Roberts-Mathematics, Linda Passauer-Information Technology, Glenn Utsch-Music, John Nichols-History, Dean Lindey-Information Technology, John Press-Information Technology, Leighann Forbes-Secondary Education, Agustin Martinez-Samos-Modern Languages/Cultures, Jim Hughes-Geography, Geology and Environment, Frederick White-English, Colleen Cooke-Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education, Connie Laughner-Academic Services, Eva Tsuquiashi-Daddesio-Modern Languages/Cultures, Aiping Chen-Gaffey-Library, Russ Dively-Collegis, Judy Silva-Library, Martina Nicholas-Library, Abigail Amissah-Arthur-Geography, Geology and Environment, Catherine Rudowsky-Library, Paul Mullins-Computer Science, Bette Joseph-Secondary Education, Juliane Werner-TLTR Graduate Assistant.

I.    Old Business

    A.    Taskforces - Paul Mullins
        1.    Paul is getting together the Information Literacy Taskforce
        2.    If anyone would like to join a taskforce or have any suggestions for additional taskforces, please contact Paul Mullins (x4850 - paul.mullins@sru.edu).

    B.    Report from Information Technology - Dean Lindey
        1.    All new phones are installed and running
        2.    Still dismantling old phones.
        3.    IT department has a lot of projects going on during the very short christmas break.  Only 9 working days.

    C.    Report from Collegis - Russ Dively
        1.    Blackboard transfer is moving along smoothly.
        2.    Blackboard Conference on Thursday, December 2nd - Russ will find out all the details for next semester.

    D.    Report from Technology Advisory Committee - Bette Joseph
        1.    No report - has not met since last meeting.
        2.    Bette brought in a picture of Jenny Foster's (TLTR co-convener) new baby.

II.    Program

    A.    Norm Swiger from Staples was back again for the 3rd Annual Gadget Show!
        1.    He demonstrated all the newest models of items such as digital cameras, photo printers, digital projectors, palm pilots, digital recorders, cordless free speech headsets, and mp3 players and much more!
        2.    Everything is on display at Staples!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

**Next Meeting:    January 20th, 2005
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