TASC MEETING
Minutes
April 13, 2006

Call to Order
Michael Duff called the meeting to order at 4:03pm. Members present were Michael Duff, Michael Graham, Dr.Wayne Fetter, Adam Benoit, Jessica Benada and Janet Woolman.
Others in attendance were: Shannon Davis and Brenda Gallow
Members absent were Dr. Todd Furman, Chris Pelloquin, Marcus Stein and Chad Thibodeaux

Minutes
Michael Duff approved 30Mar06 minutes by acclamation.

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

College of Nursing – Shannon Davis presented the committee with the updated TASC Proposal for Nursing. Committee reviewed list and accepted all but the last two items;10ea - Dell Optiplex GX620 (PC1) and Microsoft Office 2003 Licenses. Michael Duff asked about the Holbrook computers purchased some time ago. Michael Graham stated if committee agreed, Nursing could keep 10 of the Holbrook computers. Committee had brief discussion and Adam Benoit motioned to take 10 computers from Holbrook Expansion and use for Nursing instead of purchasing 10 new computers. Motioned was seconded and carried.

Dr. Wayne Fetter motioned to approve $31,020.68 of the Nursing Proposal (this cost is minus the items deleted). Motion was seconded and carried.

Michael Graham stated there is about $350,000 of TASC money.

Student Services - Michael Duff felt the Video System is a good project but maybe needs to be scaled down. Adam Benoit does not want as many TV’s as requested. Committee worked with Michael Graham to scale down proposal and suggested changes. Michael Graham will resubmit to Student Services for review and re-submittal to the TASC Committee.

Committee had short discussion about the Portal system. Michael Graham thinks this is a positive for the campus. Michael Duff wondered about the cost.

Michael Graham suggested taking the One Card system off the table for now. It would be too costly at present to maintain. Committee agreed.

Michael Graham agreed to return to the next meeting with updated information concerning the TVs, Portal with blackboard and One-Button Vote system.

Brenda Gallow will find out how much money TASC has for the next meeting.

New Business
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COTASCO Update
Shannon Davis stated everything is working.

Next meeting: Thursday, 27 Apr 06 at 4:00pm in the McNeese Room (Library).

Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 4:39pm