TASC MEETING
Minutes
February 9, 2006

Call to Order
Michael Duff called the meeting to order at 4:23pm. Members present were Michael Duff, Dr. Wayne Fetter, Chris Pelloquin, Adam Benoit, Janet Woolman Others in attendance were: Shannon Davis, Chad Thibodeaux, Brenda Gallow Members absent were Michael Graham, Dr. Todd Furman, Jessica Benada

Minutes
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CITO Update
Mike Graham was absent.

Old Business
Members discussed the following TASC Fall 2005 proposals:
College of Education – members discussed and asked questions to Dr. Fetter regarding proposal.
Dr. Fetter stated that some of the pages of the proposal were missing. Brenda Gallow said she would check the original proposal for any missing sheets.
Shannon Davis suggested adding “Deepfreeze” cost to computers. Dr. Fetter requested Shannon Davis get cost of Deep Freeze and he would submit to Riverboat.
After some further discussion, members agreed to hold off decision until next meeting.

College of Nursing – members discussed specifics of proposal. Chad Thibodeaux suggested possibly getting a Dell Server instead of the HP they are requesting. Michael Duff asked him to figure out exactly what their needs are. Chad Thibodeaux agreed to speak to someone regarding proposal request.

Other Departments – Michael Duff asked if $50,000 was also set aside for Other Departments?
Janet Woolman replied yes. Janet Woolman asked how members would proceed thru Other Department proposal. Michael Duff replied “go thru each one and decide.”

Student Services proposal. Members discussed but did not come to a final conclusion.

Enrollment Management needs. Members discussed proposal request. Michael Duff questioned if anyone was familiar with the Capital Outlay Grant awarded for renovations and additional space to the Enrollment Information Center and suggested voting once renovations are done. Adam Benoit agreed to talk to someone in Enrollment Management.

Library proposal for Circulation Department - Janet Woolman spoke to Library needs. Question arose regarding the network printer HP Laserjet 1300 requested. Is this printer sufficient or is larger one needed? Janet Woolman placed call to Mary Jane Bloomquist who confirmed network printer requested is what is needed. Adam Benoit moved to approve. Dr. Wayne Fetter seconded and motion was carried to fund $989.22 (2-scanners and one printer). Janet Woolman thanked the members.

University Police proposal. Michael Duff stated he felt this request would benefit all of campus. After a brief discussion Chris Pelloquin moved to approve and Adam Benoit seconded. Motion was carried to fund $20,950.00.

College of Liberal Arts – Members discussed the previous ‘allotment’ of approved funds for $23,710. This needs to be investigated as to why the money was not used. Members agreed more clarification is needed on proposal. Michael Duff will talk to Michael Graham on this request.

Members agreed to look over other proposals at the next meeting.

New Business
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COTASCO Update
Shannon Davis stated that setting up printers to print 6-slides per sheet can be done in a few steps. Chris Pelloquin suggested set-up of 4-slides per sheet; 6-slides per sheet could be hard to read. Members discussed briefly.

Next meeting: Thursday, 23 Feb 06 at 4:00pm in the McNeese room (Library).

Meetings to be held every other week.

Minutes for meetings on 26 Jan 06 and 09 Feb 06 will be reviewed at the next meeting.

Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:22pm