Members Present: J. Franco, B. Bendotti, P. Dale, C. Hart, J. Storslee, C. Durandet, F. Stahl, R. Sheets, J. Chavez

Guest - Mary Lou Mosley

Meeting Summary

MEMO Training - Cathy provided a detailed report on the MEMO training.
(See hard copy attachment.)

Ocotillo - Jon updated on Ocotillo with the summer theme of showcasingwhat the district/colleges are doing well in terms of technology.

Inventory Control - Bob reported on the progress of the campus-wideeffort on inventory control. The barcode scanners have been ordered and will contribute to the efficient tracking of inventory.

Technology Replacement Criteria 2001/2002 Project team will meet before the next TCT meeting.

Security - Cathy reported on an attempted break-in to the Unix system that raised the issue of PVCC's effort to inform students of our security policy. A computer access agreement for students has been developed. The policy
will also be incorporated into lab and class orientations.

Occupational Technology Coordination - During the review of the technology replacement planning process at a recent TCT meeting it became apparent that the relationship of occupational dollars and allocation process needed to be included in the plan. Mary Lou Mosley provided an update on the current guidelines. The district has developed a list of courses identifying
occupational programs and complimentary courses. Criteria are based on direct support of occupational instruction. Existing written documentation to be identified.

Technology Training - Bob shared that E&OLT is in the process of some long term planning in order to put together a calendar.  Technology related events should be included in the calendar. Coordination with Michelle should occur.

Technology Fees - Bob reported that there is discussion at the district level to influence the Board to assess a technology fee on a per student basis.

Goal Development 2001/2002 - A copy of the learning centered indicators was shared. A discussion was held in regards to the relationship between TCT goals and indicators of becoming a learning centered college.  Listed below is the SWOT analysis conducted at the last meeting.

SWOT Analysis- A SWOT analysis was conducted.
STRENGHTS - technology rich, innovators that move technology issues, supportive administration, foundations of a strong technology process, broad student, faculty and staff access, modern
infrastructure (network, hardware), effective technology team (TCT), continuous monitoring and improvement of plan, integration of technology in instruction is prevalent and focused, appropriately used technology, integration of technology
planning with SPC and budget process.
WEAKNESSES - understaffed in technical support (including media applications), lack of a comprehensive training program, under dices, lack of appropriate system back-up and technology disaster planning, lack of financial resources over mid and long term, untested management structure in IRTS, replacement/allocation process is not mature, maintaining training level of high end users, lack of back-up for key technology staff members, the inability to maintain currency in training (time and
resources), lack of current video conferencing equipment.
OPPORTUNITIES - virtual border lands higher education, e-communitycollege.edu, emerging technically literate and dependent student population, growing technically competent faculty/staff pool, cost of technology decreasing causing increase of access, increasing number of niches delivery through technology, growth of e-commerce

Decisions Made/Action Taken
Jeanne to send out an e-mail to solicit input on PVCC's innovative technology projects.
Cathy and Jon to set up a web form to enable the reporting of our projects for submission to Ocotillo.
The technology replacement project team will meet on 2/9 at 1:30 - Jon, Jeanne, and Cathy.
Cathy will share copies of the draft of the security agreement.
Mary Lou Mosley to be included in the replacement project team and TCT.
Craft several planning goals - all

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 8, 2000