TASC MEETING
Minutes
November 3, 2006

Call to Order
Mike Duff called the meeting to order at 3:38pm. Members present were Marcus Stein, Patrick Eustis, Dr. Todd Furman, Dr. Wayne Fetter, Michael Graham (by phone) and Michael Duff. Others in attendance were Shannon Davis and Brenda Gallow. Members absent were Ashley Berken, Nick Kohrs, Janet Woolman and Chad Thibodeaux.

Minutes
Mike Duff accepted the October 27, 2006 minutes by acclamation.

CITO Update
Mike Graham attended the meeting by phone. He supplied the committee with several handouts for ideas on big ticket items. First one reviewed is for two Sun Fire X4500 Servers (totaling $52,792.00), which are very large network storage devices capable of providing network storage for every student. Next handout is for two Sun Fire V490 Servers (totaling $143,137.95), these are servers needed for Banners. Third handout is for Cisco equipment (totaling 145,680.60) to bring the network up to 10GB.

Mike Graham asked if anyone else had ideas. Marcus Stein looked into the idea of setting up kiosks thru-out the campus and found several vendors interested in supplying ‘customizable type things’ such as doing directories and posting information similar to what will be done on the plasma screens.

Mike Duff stated what he thought was interesting were the hand-held devices (similar to what the SGA at LSU have) used for voting, signing in, roll call, etc., where all information is recorded instantly.

Mike Graham stated with the approval of the committee, he will get some initial proposals together for review at the next meeting. Committee agreed.

Mike Graham told the committee he received a request from a couple of the Deans asking for an extension in submitting TASC Proposals in order to wait for the university to make some decisions about the Drew and Riverboat Funds, allowing them to maximize and take advantage of the university funds before asking for TASC funds, so not to waste money or duplicate requests. Mike said although the TASC Proposals are due by the end of today, he would like to know if the committee would be interested in waiting. If not, he will make sure the proposals would be turned in early next week at the latest. The committee agreed to wait for proposals by the December meeting.

The last handout is a quote from a vendor regarding the print management system, which is broken down into three different cost options listed as follows: Base + 7 printers (totaling $16, 309.00), Base + 7 printers & 4 copiers (totaling $23,395.00) and Site License Model—based on 8,700 students (totaling $49,212.00). Marcus Stein was interested in what the system would do. Mike Graham gave a brief explanation. Mike Duff asked Mike Graham to get 3 quotes on print management and have those vendors come in to make brief presentations.

Old Business
Mike Duff asked Mike Graham if he has anymore information on the Governor’s Program. Mike Graham responded he has not heard from Rod Lauderdale, but should have more information at the next meeting. Dr. Furman asked if Mike Graham had any information on renting time on a telescope. Mike said he asked, but has not gotten an answer yet.

New Business
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CoTASCO Update
Shannon Davis reported the TV monitors are done. There are a few minor configurations left. Training of Student Services will start soon and information will be displayed soon after.

Mike Duff informed the committee, due to Veteran’s Day Holiday, he will not attend the next TASC Meeting scheduled for November 10. Because Nick Korhs is unavailable to attend the TASC Meetings on Fridays, Mike Duff asked Marcus Stein to request a re-appointment from Lance Horner, SGA President, to ensure there are enough students at each meeting to make quorum. Mike Graham requested the re-appointment be sent to him in writing.

Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 4:01pm.