Present: Ann Adams, Marti Ayers, Beth Camp, Barbara Rice, Ron Sharman, Paul Snyder, Ed Watson, Peggy Weems, Chuck Wert

Guest: Jim Crotts

Report from Delivery/Technology Subcommittee - Paul Snyder and Jim Crotts

Paul said he had three goals for his presentation: to show the modifications to LBCC's Home Page, to show different department Web Pages, and, if time permitted, to tell about Web classes. He gave out two handouts: Status Report of Web Pages at LBCC and the Physics Page by John Griffith. He said Web Page approval is in transition now. Joe Sherlock in the Marketing and Publications Office will be responsible for coordinating the college's Web Pages. Bryan Mayjor and Jim Crotts of Media have been working with Joe to develop common processes. Beth said that Bryan, Joe and she met with Jon Carnahan and Patsy Chester to discuss what the college goals are for the Web Pages. The primary goal is establishing a professional Web presence which will stay current and be flexible.

Jim Crotts showed LBCC's revised Home Page. The goal was to have the page be standard, look classy, and be easy to use. They stayed away from glitz. There are buttons on one side, visible but not cluttered. There are different buttons for different pages but the look stays the same so it is easy to navigate from page to page. Bryan Mayjor and Jim Crotts worked as a team to design the template and create the buttons and art work. Bryan will create templates for departments who want to create their own pages. Beth pointed out that the Home Page had the college's address, phone number, and URL.

Peggy made the suggestion that there be a map link on the Home Page that would show a map similar to the one in the schedule. Jim said that was an excellent suggestion and felt it would be done. He felt it needs to show buildings not just location. Ann Adams suggested it show highway exits. Jim said if the picture is big enough for details it would take a large file. Paul said that this is an example of a college issue that should be referred to Joe Sherlock. Beth said we now know the key people involved and there is good communication.

In helping some departments develop their Web pages, the multimedia team has established a standard that other people are now using. The team is there to assist but the departments are in charge of content and maintenance. Jim said the multimedia team would provide the template and make the buttons. Even though this will make it easier for the departments, HTML skills are still needed to fill in the blanks. The skill level for this is much less than what was required to create the template.

Beth said the departments need a vision for their pages. Maintenance will be the job of the departments. The current Web Page classes don't go this far yet. Barbara suggested that the department decide on the content, then get more training in the fall.

Paul said that someone needs to be accountable for the pages in their area. Ed suggested a flow chart. Often a department chair will find that there no one in the department that has the necessary skills. There are questions on how to start, what training is needed, and how to create the vision. Paul suggested when new staff is hired we target these essential skills and provide ongoing training for existing staff. Chuck felt there should be an agreement between departments. Beth said that could be taken to Academic Affairs Council. Ron suggested that at some point secretarial staff will need to be brought up to speed as they will probably be maintaining the pages.

Paul said the multimedia team can do the design and systems work but they can't do all the content work and the emphasis is on instructional projects. This needs to be done at the departmental level and it takes time to keep it uptodate. Jim commented, "One size doesn't fit all." He showed the Physical Science Web Page which he said would be hard to put on a template. Paul showed the Write Course Page. Beth pointed out the sentence, "Take a quiz to see if the Write Course is for you." He also showed a preview of ENG110, Intro to Film Studies, which will be like a standard telecourse but will have a lot of instructional material on the Web.

Report from Curriculum Subcommittee (Update on State Distance Education Committee) - Ed Watson

He said the state group has not met since the last DEIT meeting. He urged everyone to check the SPOCCDE's Website http://www.linnbenton.edu/spoccde which will be updated frequently. He said the committee is looking at such contractual issues as workload, class size, faculty support, and use of personal equipment; systems issues such as technological elitism, entry-level technological skills, technical support, authenticity of identity, hardware and software, recruiting faculty, and advising students; and instructional issues such as class content, learning styles, loss of a personal touch, loss of spontaneity, and blind students.

Marti reported she had just let the next round of grants out. The standard is 10 hours developing for every credit of the course. She received a request from Arlene Crosman regarding videotaping a step aerobics and body toning class. The students will do the class on their own and come in for testing. It will take more than 20 hours to tape the classes. Some departments have limited budgets. Marti requested the committee to e-mail her with ideas regarding two questions: "Should the standard always be 10 hours per credit?" and "Should Staff Development funds pay for the piloting of one or two experimental courses?" Barbara said Beth developed a class using Barbara's funds and Barbara's department gets the FTE. Paul said in the curriculum development process, Marti looks at the human resource side and Paul looks at the production side. There is a danger that we propose something which we can't support. Marti said Paul should be on the review committee.

Computer Resource Management Committee - Ann Adams

She said the committee is composed of 12 people which includes 5 faculty, 2 Vice-Presidents, and support staff. At their next meeting they will formulate a computer request policy for lower cost items such as printers, software, and upgrades for computers so departments will be empowered to purchase on their own instead of going through the committee.

Report on Ann Smart's visit with FCC re ITFS - Beth Camp

Ann Smart and three attorneys met with the current head of the FCC. He was encouraging. She followed up with the Congressional delegation and formulated a letter for them to sign to bring some political pressure. It needs to be approved by July 1 or we may lose some money from OSSHE. Paul pointed out that we already have the ITFS license. This is just a modification in the license to move a transmitter to another area.

Report from Policy Subcommittee - Beth Camp

Because of time this report was tabled until the next meeting.

Beth noted that the attendance was down but this probably was due to the fact that much of the committee work is being done at the subcommittee level.

The next meeting will be held Tuesday, April 22, 12:05 - 1:00 p.m., in Board Rooms A & B.