January 16, 2009 Minutes
Information Technology
MEETING MINUTES
Friday, January 16, 2009
10:00 am T-6
Members Present: Adrian Agundez, Patti Bench, John Eigenauer, Rick Garcia, Dick Holden, Richard Hudson, Linda West
Recorder: Michaela Young
Meeting start: 10:19 am
- Discussion on Dreamweaver Presentation – Rick Garcia Rick advised that during In-Service, people in attendance decided to go with Dreamweaver. Patti added that it ended up being cheaper than previously thought – it is $111.00 instead of $199.00 per person. Rick pointed out that one of the disadvantages of Sharepoint was that it does not have a secure connection. The majority liked Dreamweaver. If staff still wants to use Sharepoint, Rick will be available for assistance for them also. Patti said that she has posted training classes for Dreamweaver for March and several staff members have signed up already.
- Technical Updates on Classrooms Adrian informed the members that Henry decided to use Stem grant funding to turn G-3 into a computer lab. The computers in T-5 will be replaced with computers and laptops. Patti advised that there are currently 14 computers at the TCI camp. The goal is to match what is on campus by fall. Chad will need to research which program is needed to let every inmate have their own login. Adrian said there are several approaches. One is available through Microsoft which allows for restrictions to a degree. As machines are being replaced on campus, they will be rolled out to TCI. Patti said she needs to know by mid-term if the computers can be updated. She added that someone needs to make sure that the new computers are Etudes ready. Rich pointed out that he does not have disability software. They will need to get the software from Jack Gallon. Adrian said there is a big push to get the science building done. Some of the networking, security, etc. is still in the works and some of the work can be done during spring break. Faculty wants to see motorized mounts for projectors. They will try to get this implemented during the next few months. Faculty needs to think about what work needs to be done on the T buildings. Hopefully construction will start in August.
Memory upgrades are being done in T-6; T5, T7 and T-10 are stable. Several MacPro notebooks are coming for faculty members. Adrian then asked if anyone knew of any software needs. Nothing was noted.
- Approval of minutes from ITC meeting on December 19, 2008 Patti moved to approve the minutes. Adrian seconded the motion. All were in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 am.