CSUSB - Technology Advisory Council

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Technology Advisory Committee Meeting - March 11, 2005

Attendees: Owen Owens, Steve Cuddigan, Ramiro DiazGranados, Joe Scarcella, Mike Ross, Tony Coulson, Lorraine Frost, Bob McGowan, David Turner, Bill Takehara, David Randolph, Jason Reimer, Ian Jacobs

Standardized Software: ( IRT Support and Data Center Services) – Goal is to standardize services for campus in regards to software and the various versions available. This will create some recommended guidelines for future purchases for departments and training for technicians.

Revitalization of Courses with High Tech Instructional Technology (Kurt Collins, - Jim Monaghan, Jason Reimer, others) – tabled until next meeting

Commitment to Portal (Mike Ross, Kurt, Dick/Dave Turner) - Along with the next CMS module budget is money to fund a Peoplesoft Portal. The Peoplesoft Portal will be implemented in March 2006.

A couple of major concerns about the Peoplesoft Portal have been its lack of flexibility in the area of portlets and its proprietary system. Peoplesoft has modified its program somewhat. Discussion ensued about Peoplesoft vs. other portals, i.e. uPortal. The Peoplesoft Portal is going to be campus supported equipment and software. Long-term costs are very expensive.

Portal Presentation Reminder (Mike Ross, Lorraine Frost) – As a comparison to uPortal, there is to be a Peoplesoft Portal presentation on March 18, 2005 at 1:00 pm in ACM's conference room PL-002.

Gateway Meeting (Mike Ross & Joe Scarcella) – The new representative from Gateway met with Mike Ross and Joe Scarcella. A request was made to obtain a dozen computers, and several laptops for 1year trial basis. By the end of the month an agreement should be made. Part of the goal is to keep the competition for the campus' computer sales open.

Communication Technology Marketing and Promotion (Joe Scarcella, Owen Owens, Mike Ross) – Promoting the wireless capability of the campus and its other technological capabilities should be promoted. A meeting with the Latino Scholastic Achievement Corp is meeting with CSUSB to development the LatinoGraduate.net On-line Institute. This will increase the campus' technology capability. IRT's Technology Day will continue to be held to promote campus technology.

There is an issue about having a TAC meeting during finals week. The meeting for March 25 has been cancelled. The Committee Members are encouraged to show up next week for the Peoplesoft Portal presentation.

The next formal meeting will be Friday, April 8, 2005 at 1:00 pm.