Minutes from TCT Meeting:
Wednesday, May 4, 2005, 12:45P-1:45P

Members Present:
John Chavez, Chrystle Hall, Cathy Hart, Kurt Hill, Loretta Mondragon, Mary Lou Mosley, Carol Myers, Jim Patterson, Rick Sheets, Jon Storslee, Jennifer Strickland, Casey Durandet

Issues/items discussed:

1) LANDesk Update:

Loretta informed us that the demo has been completed. The decision is that they will not pursue it. They are looking at a possible solution with Novell. More demos will be performed to determine vulnerabilities, patches, etc.

2) Ocotillo Update:

Ocotillo web page located at http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/ocotillo.

Don't forget to register for the upcoming Ocotillo retreat, scheduled to take place at SMCC on Tuesday, May 17, 8:30A-3:30P.

PVCC Ocotillo presenters are:
Jane Marks
Jim Patterson
Donna Rebadow
Rick Sheets

In addition, Technology Learning Opportunities has two presenters:
Cherie Stafford from PVUSD and
Kay Schreiber from Cave Creek USD

On May 18th, there will be a special lunch meeting designed to provide Ocotillo direction for 2005-2006. Part of the meeting will be a debriefing of the Ocotillo Retreat the day prior, and the rest is a discussion of the activities of the first year with the new Action Group Structure and what they should plan for next year. Meeting will be from 11:30A-1:30P at SMCC in SES 105. Lunch will be provided. If you plan to attend, e-mail Randi Tietz in MCLI.

3) SPT/PBRC Update:

Cathy informed us that presentations were made to the PBRC for capital technology and non-technology recommendations. Cathy presented for TCT (many thanks!). The PBRC voted to accept the recommendations as they were submitted and have been forwarded to President Kickels for approval. She is currently out of town, so it is hoped that we will learn of her final decision by the end of next week.

4) Summer Technology Fun Week:

Chrystle and Rick reported that a flier/flyer (you pick) has been sent out for PVCC's third annual Summer Technology Fun week. Dates are July 6, 7, 8, 11, 12; 8:30A-4P each day in the Computer Commons. Highlights are: (a) 4.5 days of focused hands-on technology workshops and assisted practice lab time; (b) attend only the workshops and practice labs you need; (c) hands-on workshops will include Blackboard, Respondus, StudyMate, Photoshop Elements, Dreamweaver, Cantasia, ePortfolio and Blogging, Inspiration, and PC/Mac Troubleshooting and Maintenance; (d) Open lab with trainer on duty; (e) Includes "Munch and Share" Luncheon on Tuesday, July 12, 11:30A-1:30P.

Register at http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~training/sti

This has been pre-approved for credit toward Non-Academic Advancement for Residential Faculty Professional Growth. Details on how to apply are available at http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/~training/sti/fpg.htm. Also, for Adjunct faculty, educational development funding may be available based upon how many adjunct faculty members participate and types of projects chosen.

5) Technology Learning Opportunities:

Jennifer said that an End of Year report was given in PPT format. The PPT will be made available soon.

PVUSD invited Chrystle, Rick, and Jennifer for a 3 day training (June 1->3) on classroom tools (handhelds, etc.).

6) SoftChalk Update:

Jennifer informed us that a SoftChalk Perpetual Site License goes for $4500 (which includes campus-wide licensing, one year of support, and two PVCC dedicated staff members); SoftChalk 20 Perpetual User Licenses go for $2500; if we go with the 20 and decide before July 15 to go with a site license, the $2500 will be rolled into the $4500.

7) Wireless, Network Upgrade:

Please refer to the three handouts that were provided by Carol.

Wireless will be deployed (in the library, E-hallway, LSC) sometime before summer school starts. A feedback mechanism will be in place.

Refer to Carol's proposal "PVC Selected Building Rewiring Proposal" for a look at the three cost proposals. After discussion, the committee agreed to go with the Cost Model #3, which calls for 1 Cat 6 cable for each jack location. See document for $ specifics. Carol will write a final proposal to submit to Cathy to move forward using bond technology $.

New Network - CALENCE - see document provided by Carol.

Carol will keep us posted. Thank you, Carol, for a very thorough job!

8) Fall 2005 Meeting Dates:

Meeting Dates and Times for Fall 2005 have been set. They are:

Wednesday, September 7
Wednesday, September 21
Wednesday, October 5
Wednesday, October 19
Wednesday, November 2
Wednesday, November 16
Wednesday, November 30

All times are from 12:45P - 1:45P in the G-conference room (G-126).

Enjoy your summer, everyone!

This "Meeting Report" is my interpretation of what occurred during this meeting. If you would like to correct an error(s), make an addition(s), or have any questions, please call me @ 7-6651 or e-mail me.

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2005
Recorder: Casey Durandet

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Casey Durandet, Ph.D.
PVCC – Physics Department
602-787-6651
http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/ms/phy