Attendance:

1.      The group discussed several issues as taskforce members provided progress reports:

a.       Office 2007

                                                   i.      Henry indicated that students will soon receive Office 2007.  They can pick it up at the campus bookstore.  There will be a $10 fee.  This will be announced in the near future.

                                                 ii.      The taskforce suggested that this should be announced to students and to future SRU students as part of the recruitment process.

b.      Licensing fees

                                                   i.      Paul & Mark reported that Dean Lindey spoke at TAC and stated that licensing fees will not be an issue in future grants. 

                                                 ii.      Henry verified this and explained that there are several types of licenses and the plan is to include licensing fees as a line item in future budgets.

c.       Current use of Citrix

                                                   i.      Jacob shared the procedure for enrolling and un-enrolling classes from applications on Citrix.  All students have access to the Microsoft Office products.  Beyond that access is on a course-by-course basis as requested by instructors.  At the end of each term users will have class-specific applications removed. 

                                                 ii.      The taskforce reviewed the usage statistics provided by Jacob.   

1.      Some products are licensed for on campus use only while others are available in the dorms and off campus as well.  Jacob provided the current list. Henry explained that when we purchase licenses for applications to use through Citrix we must purchase concurrent licenses. 

2.      Usage is increasing daily.  Jacob provided a list of the most frequently used applications, most heavily used applications, and unused applications. At this point there are no concerns about network/server loads.  We are ready to increase use of Citrix. 

3.      The group agreed that we do not want to abandon software installation in labs.  Henry explained that as new software is purchased for labs the IT department will look into licensing for installation on Citrix as well.

d.      Future use of Citrix

                                                   i.      The group agreed that we will promote awareness of Citrix across campus.  We anticipate that awareness will result in increased usage and requests for additional applications.

1.      Currently, GIS is being purchased and it is anticipated that it will be added to Citrix.

                                                 ii.      Henry suggested that the taskforce meet with the engineers and sales representatives from Citrix so that we can gain an understanding of the additional capabilities of Citrix.

2.      The taskforce identified several priorities:

a.       There is a need for awareness of Citrix on campus.  Brian will work with Jacob to create some awareness opportunities.

b.      A press release about Citrix should be created.  This information should also be used for recruiting and FYRST seminar.  We are the only SSHE institution with Citrix.  Leigh will make this announcement at the Nov. 28 TLTR meeting.

c.       The taskforce will meet with the Citrix vendor to gather more information about potential uses.  Jacob will schedule this meeting.

d.      Amanda Yale’s office should be made aware of the importance of Citrix for recruiting.  Mark will communicate this information with her office.

e.       There is an issue with some drives not being mapped.  Jacob will look into mapping the appropriate drives for the Communication department.

3.      The committee will follow up on the following issue:  learning more about Citrix capabilities and planning for the new grant application.

4.      Next meeting:  To be announced by Jacob Skiba.  (He will contact the vendor & schedule something for us)

a.       We will meet with Citrix representatives to learn more and gather information for planning our grant proposal. 

b.      We anticipate meeting in January (after the Citrix presentation) to discuss the grant proposal.

If you have agenda items, please forward them to Leigh Forbes.

Minutes for Citrix Distribution System Taskforce Meeting

November 2 2006

2:30-3:30 pm

Attendance:

Mark Chase

Brian Danielson

Leigh Forbes

Paul Mullins

1.      Election of chairperson:  Leigh Forbes was elected Chair for the 2006-2007 year.

2.      General issues and concerns regarding Citrix were discussed.  Paul provided a copy of the unfunded grant.  The committee is interested in obtaining ongoing funding and brainstormed steps to receiving funding.

3.      The committee will follow up on the following issues:  collecting current use statistics, conducting a needs analysis, learning more about licensing issues, prioritizing needs, and planning for the new grant application.

4.      Questions were developed and tasks assigned to taskforce members.

a.       Mark & Paul will bring up the issue of funding for licensing at TEAC.

b.      Brian will develop ideas and possibly workshops to increase awareness of Citrix among staff and students.

c.       Leigh & Joanne will follow up on the questions developed by the committee.  They will contact Jacob Skiba, Henry Magusiak, and John Press.

5.      Next meeting:  November 16 (2:30-3:30 pm) in C212 Bailey Library  (CFIT).  Bring a calendar so we can set dates for future meetings.

On the Agenda for Nov. 29:

1.      Progress reports from taskforce members.

2.      Planning for needs analysis.

3.      Planning for grant writing.

If you have other agenda items, please forward them to Leigh Forbes.

TLTR Evaluation (Assesment) Task Force

When:  Friday, November 3, 2006, PT Building, 12:00-1:00.

Present:  Barbara Billek, Debbie Hutchins, Jim Hathaway, Joanne Leight

Topic:  Purpose of task force

Discussion: Much discussion ensued on the role of the TLTR Task Force.  The following were accepted as working definitions.

Assessment – collecting data to improve learning outcomes, synonymous with outcomes effectiveness, quality improvement

     Evaluation – evaluating student performance leading to a grade

Discussion ensued on various actions that can be taken to possibly explore what people are doing and to discuss common evaluation strategies that employ technology.  Common technological evaluation tools include:  video, handheld, Blackboard, ITV, and electronic portfolios. 

Two goals were identified by the Task Force. 

1.              Submit FRP on E-Folios for Professional Development Day.

Potential participants:  Joanne Leight, Tom Flynn, Sue Herman, Rob Snyder (uses Task Stream), and Valerie Schwartz.

2.              Investigate ways of capturing what different departments or people are using on campus for evaluation of students using technology.  This is a latter goal.

Action:  Develop an RFP for Professional Development Day on Electronic Portfolios.

Submitted by:  Barbara Billek, PT, EdD, GCS