Call to Order

Mark Steward called the meeting to order at 2:30P.M.   Members present were Dr. Brenda Birkett, Michael Duff, Dr. Todd Furman, Dr. Debra Hollingsworth, Mark Steward, Joshua Stewart and Kirk Thibeaux. Michael Graham was present by video conference. Members absent were Victoria Gauthier and Dwayne McCoy. 

Others in attendance were: Daniel Baker, Mark Bentley, Shane Burge , Richard Horvath , Carlos Rivero and Paul Wolfe.  

Minutes

­­­­­Michael Duff moved to approve the August 11, 2004 TASC minutes as amended.  Motion was seconded and passed unanimously.     

CITO Update

Mike informed the members that McNeese would be part of the statewide fiber network system being implemented by Governor Blanco.  It would take one or two years to fully implement this project.  

Mike informed the members that the new mail server for students had been installed and was being utilized by approximately 50% of students.  

Old Business

Mike Graham discussed the Senate Approval of the TASC Constitution Changes to the “Member with voice but no vote from Information Technology”.  Mark Steward said that this document had not yet been presented to the Senate.  Mark will make presentation at next meeting.  

Members are continuing discussion of the draft document for Reserve Funds.  

Members are continuing discussion of the draft document for Labs used by non-TASC students.   

Mark Steward reminded members that a representative  from Element K will make a presentation at the November 22, 2004 meeting.

New Business

Mike Graham informed the members that a TASC Proposal Workshop was being held on September 9, 2004 .  This workshop is open to all faculty and staff to help them understand the process for writing a TASC proposal.    

COTASCO Update

Shane Burge updated members of the Holbrook Ranch Expansion.  Shane presented the articutal drawing of the expansion. The new expansion should hold approximately 60 additional computer stations. Shane will copy the drawing and distribute at the September 22nd meeting for discussion.  

Shane informed the members that the Student Government Association requested another printer to replace their outdated printer.  TASC has an extra HP4050 printer that could be used by SGA.  Members moved to have Shane install the updated printer.  

Shane Burge took members on a TASC Lab Tour.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 3:00P.M.