TASC MEETING
Minutes
March 30, 2006

Call to Order
Michael Duff called the meeting to order at 4:08pm. Members present were Michael Duff, Michael Graham, Dr. Wayne Fetter, Marcus Stein and Adam Benoit.
Others in attendance were: Shannon Davis and Brenda Gallow
Members absent were Dr. Todd Furman, Jessica Benada, Chris Pelloquin, Janet Woolman and Chad Thibodeaux

Minutes
Michael Duff approved 23Mar06 minutes by acclamation.

CITO Update
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Old Business
Members discussed the following TASC Fall 2005 proposals:

College of Engineering – Michael Graham review the updated proposal list (Items 1 thru 12) with the committee. Items 1 thru 11 can be approved by committee after discussion. Item 12 is over the limit. Dr. Fetter pointed out that part of the proposal states the printers requested will probably be used in offices and should not be part of the proposal. All agreed and the printers will not be funded. Mike Graham stated if committee approves proposal he would like to first check on Item 10 (Smoke Generator). After a brief discussion, Dr. Fetter motioned to approve updated proposal requests pending Mike’s check on the Smoke Generator. Marcus Stein seconded and motion carried.

College of Liberal Arts - Michael Graham reviewed each item on the updated proposal memo from Dean Miles. Michael Duff suggested possibly purchasing a second piece of band equipment since the total cost are under $50,000. After some discussion, Adam Benoit motioned to approved under the condition that the purchase does not exceed the $50,000 cap. Dr. Fetter seconded and motion carried.

College of Science - Michael Graham gave an item by item explanation of updated proposal list. After some discussion, a motion was made to approve proposal not to exceed $50,000. Adam Benoit seconded pending Mike Graham’s check on Item 7 (Audience Response System). Motion was carried.

College of Nursing - Shannon Davis gave update. He and Chad Thibodeaux received 2
quotes from Dell Marketing with cost ranging from $16,000 to $19,000 with additional labor cost of $10,743.85. They are waiting on quote from IBM. Committee discussed and a motion was made to approve proposal, but wait to purchase until IBM quotes are received to compare prices, while not exceeding the $50,000. Motion was seconded and carried.

New Business
Michael Duff made a recommendation for the next committee to have some type of format for requestors to come and talk to committee first before making any submissions. Dr. Fetter suggested offering $50,000 to colleges to make agreed submissions.

Michael Graham stated this was the best year for fewer overlaps of requests for TASC and Riverboat funding.

Michael Graham asked committee to think about having some type of partnering with university to purchase a generator for Holbrook. Mike stated it would be beneficial to having Holbrook running immediately, i.e. if school is not open the university could have small offices running to have more ability to get campus up and running. Michael Duff likes this idea and asked Mike Graham to get more information.

Michael Graham asked the committee to allow him to speak to Richard Rhoden to find out if there is anyway to start the expansion project. Committee had no objections.

COTASCO Update
Shannon Davis reported the lab is still busy. There are 2 new websites that students are using that are taking up a lot of time (FaceBook and MySpace). There are a lot of students on these websites during the day and are keeping other students who need to do work waiting around. Shannon recommended these 2 websites be included in the game and chatting times.

Shannon Davis stated he was approached by a student with a request for another copier in Holbrook because scanning is taking up so much time. Adam Benoit suggested looking into a paid copier.
Mike Graham will check on prices.

Next meeting: Thursday, 13 Apr 06 at 4:00pm in the McNeese room (Library). Brenda Gallow will send out a reminder memo.

Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:07pm