TASC Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2009

Call to Order
TJ Moore called to meeting to order at 3:01pm. 
Members present were TJ Moore, Clayton Moreau, Tim Rye, Kyle Anderson, Shayla Prince (replacement for Morgan Verrette), Kevin Goode, Dr. George Mead, Dr. Todd Furman and Mike Graham.   Others present were Bobby McLean and Brenda Gallow.
Members absent were Dennis Stutes and Chad Thibodeaux.

Minutes
Tim Rye motioned to approve the 23Jan09 minutes.  Clayton Moreau seconded.
The committee voted to approve and motion carriers.

CITO Update
Mike Graham said we are still ‘pretty much up in the air’ budget wise; nothing has changed since the last meeting.  Mike again thanked the committee for delaying spending on ‘big ticket’ projects for a while.

Old Business
The following TASC proposals were discussed:
College-of-Education ($49,379.88) portable technologies for a) off-campus data collection in clinical settings and b) off-campus student presentations; classroom technology for  a) enhancements to facilitate innovative instructions and b) infrastructure enhancements to improve student Internet access. – following a short discussion, and due to some questions the committee has, Mike Graham will ask Dean Fetter to come in and explain his proposal.  Tim Rye motioned to table the College of Education proposal until Dr. Fetter is able to come and speak to the committee.  Kyle Anderson seconded.  The committee voted to approve and motion carries.

College of Nursing ($49,672.00) (NOELLE maternal and neonatal birthing w/newborn hal simulator and maternal/child dvds)–the committee discussed.  Tim Rye motioned to approve the College of Nursing proposal.  Kevin Goode seconded.  The committee voted to approve and motion carries.

College of Liberal Arts:
Mass Comm: ($9,200.00) equipment for Mass Comm Dept tv studio and equipment room
MSU Bands: ($4,400.00) instruments for student use (5 piccolos & 1 tenor saxophone)
VART Printmaking: ($1,100.00) screens for print-making equipment
VART Photography: ($650.00) DATACOLOR spyder prof. monitor and inkjet printer calibration system
Languages: ($4,900.00) COW – hp laptop/sharp projector + cart; 2 additional carts for existing COB’s (steel service cart) and 3 network drops in English Lab
History: ($1,000.00) maps
Social Sciences: ($2,000.00) 2 carts (as above in Languages) for existing equipment
VART: ($26,150.00) Graphic Design Lab SFA 121 (to be applied to overall cost of the update of hardware/software/printers)
 Following a brief discussion, the committee would like to clarification of requests made by the MSU Band, Mass Comm and Visual Arts.  Mike Graham will contact Dean Miles via email.
Tim Rye motioned to table the College of Liberal Arts proposal until clarifications are received for some of the questions the committee has.  Kyle Anderson seconded.  The committee voted to approve with one opposed.  The motion carries.

Other Departments -- The committee decided to discuss each proposal before approving any of the request made.
Registrar’s Office:  ($2,418.00) 2 mac mini computers, 2 usb keyboards, 2 usb mice and 2- 17” flat panel monitors--the committee discussed.  Tim wondered why request for Dell keyboard/monitor with Apple Mac Mini Computers.  Mike said to save on cost.
Career Services: ($1,095.00) new and upgraded computer--the committee discussed.  Mike Graham will get a price for Bundle#3.
Financial Aid: ($9,514.00) 8 bundle#3 computers w/ms office and 1 hp laserjet P3005n printer--the committee discussed.

Library:

1. Archives ($4,349.00) 1 pc and 1 scanner--the committee discussed. 
2. Public Access ($14,773.00) 9 pcs and 1 network printer—the committee discussed. Tim questioned the need to replace the stand-up pcs and wondered if there is a possible duplicate request for pcs in the serials dept. (request also coming from the Reference Dept) and what is intended use for mac?
3. Reference Dept ($4,133.00) 3 pcs and 1 network printer—the committee discussed. Tim questioned a possible duplicate request for pcs in the serial dept. (request also coming from Public Access).
4. Reference Dept  ($2,175.00)  10 mp3 players, hard cases and headphones, 5 headphones w/microphones—the committee discussed. TJ Moore and Tim Rye questioned the reason for MP3 players; i.e. how would they be secured and what steps would be taken if mp3 players were stolen.   

Mike Graham will send an email request to the Library regarding a possible duplicate request for the Serials Dept. and a query to Public Access inquiring what the macs are intended for.

General & Basic Studies:

1. Vision Writer ($9,698.00)---committee discussed.  Tim Rye expressed concern about the need for an electronic sign.  Why not include their information on the Axis tvs. 

Mike will get the cost of a monitor and channel player.  Kyle Anderson would also like the price of a tv.

2. 1500 Flash Drives ($8,615.00)—committee discussed.  TASC cannot purchase equipment to give away.  All purchases become state property. This request is denied by the TASC committee.
3. New projector ($2,771.25)—committee discussed.  Tim Rye stated there are COWS (computers on wheels) available for use.  This request is denied by the TASC committee. 

University Police: ($1,650.00)  2 Distracted & impaired driving kit–the committee discussed.  Mike will contact Cinnamon Salvador to find out how and where the equipment will be used.

Student Union Board:

1. Laptop Bundle #1 ($1,571.00)---committee discussed.
2. Technology advancement for the Holbrook Student Union to create multiple high tech meeting rooms and common areas—committee discussed.

Mike will have Dr. Thomas come in to answer questions.

Tim Rye motioned to table all ‘Other Department’ requests until all necessary information is received to process.  Dr. Mead seconded.  The committee voted to approve and motion carries.

College of Science ($36,422.00)---committee discussed.  Due to some emergency requests funded, Dr. Mead motioned to hold off on the College of Science proposal so it can be re-organized.  Tim Rye seconded.  The committee voted to approve and motion carries.

New Business
Mike Graham will bring the explanation on the ‘Medical’ item listed on the Internal Audit Report at the next meeting.

CoTASCO Update
Bobby McLean gave explanation of the ‘Go Print’ report printouts.  TJ Moore stated he like the system.  Mike Graham said the system will eventually expand to other areas.  He also suggested the committee may want to think about new printers for the labs.

Mike Graham told the committee the College of Engineering turned in their proposal today.  He asked what the committee wanted to do.   After a brief discussion, due to the proposal being turned in late, Kyle Anderson motioned to allow the committee time to think about accepting the College of Engineering proposal.   Tim Rye seconded.  The committee voted to approve and motion carries.

Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 4:02pm.