Beth handed out the agenda.

There was agreement that there should be two more full committee meetings this term. The dates are: Friday, May 3, 12:05-12:55 p.m. in the Willamette Room; Monday, June 3, 12:05-12:55 p.m. in Board Rooms A & B.

Jean Geiger was welcomed as the replacement for Ed Knudson.

Beth went over the questions concerning governance listed on her agenda. She would like the committee to consider them and then discuss the items at the next meeting. Is the committee happy with the current structure? The structure has become more inclusive and more elaborate. New chair? Process for nominating the chair? It was felt that the chair must be able to identify and work on issues that are important to the committee. What self-assessment before year end? It was felt that due to rapidly changing technology the committee next fall should begin anew on projects. This year the committee can do a progress report and decide the direction it would like to go but not specific things to be done next year. Paul Snyder felt each subcommittee would be the best judge as to whether it should be continued and what changes, if any, need to be made. It was suggested that the committee membership be rotated by departments. Concern was expressed that the committee may reinvent what was already done. Rotation should be done at staggered times. Also some members such as Paul Snyder in Technology and Marti Ayers in Training will probably always be on the committee.

The Student Services Subcommittee is just getting started. Christina felt it was important to have the Dean of Student Services also involved in the subcommittee next year so that there was someone with more decision making clout.

Beth said there had been a request for visiting experts to present to the committee. She did not think there was enough time this school year to have this but perhaps the Center for Teaching Excellence could sponsor some for the entire campus. The next meeting will be focused on subcommittee reports.

Training

Marti urged the committee to attend the distance education sessions at inservice. Gary Ruppert will do a simulated live interactive TV class and Linda Spain will demonstrate a live two-way video lecture. Peggy urged everyone to attend the inservice presentation by Dr. Jon Dorbolo. She was very impressed with his presentation. Beth requested that Marti report back on the evaluations done for the inservice sessions. Marti met with Paul and Ron regarding modem bulletin board training.

Beth told the committee she highly recommends the videotape of the January 25th Educational Technology Teleconference. She used the World Wide Web to find out about a conference in Maryland in May which she will be attending. She urged everyone to be alert for training opportunities.

Curriculum

Beth gave a report for Ed. They have developed an AAOT distance learning survey form. It was discussed at Academic Affairs. He hopes to have the results compiled by mid-May.

Technology/Delivery

The distance education classroom is now operational. Two live interactive classes are being done this term: History of Rock and Roll and an Electronics class on pneumatics. There are 25 students at LBCC, 25 students at Chemeketa, 4 students at Umpqua, and 1 student at Rogue. Pneumatics is the first professional technical class to be done. There are 20 students at LBCC and 15 students at two other sites. Five new multi-media projectors have been installed in Biology, Physical Science, T-215 Classroom and the Lebanon Center and two are available for checkout. Paul said Rick did a super job getting them ready for spring term. The projectors have proved to be very popular. Internet has been installed on most people's computers. Paul passed around samples of Web Home Pages for Oregon State Scholarship Commission, Oregon Community College Distance Education Consortium, Oregon's Community College and Distance Learning Opportunities. LBCC will be the first community college to have their distance learning page done. Ann Launstein is working on it. Christina Salter will be the contact person regarding counseling. Christina said she was not sure how much work it would entail. She talked to counselors at Chemeketa who told her it was not an overwhelming job. Ann Smart reported that the ITFS would probably be operational by winter term.

Beth reported that Ann Adams is looking into getting site licenses for Microsoft. The issue to be resolved is the level of training and technical support the college can provide. Computer Services does not have the staff to support more than one college standard. Peggy Weems said if there are 500 Microsoft requests there is substantial savings. She told everyone to submit their orders to Russ. Beth will followup with Ann Adams.

Marketing

Marti reported that Kay Chapman is in the hospital in intensive care. Kay had told Marti that what the committee wanted to do for marketing research for Distance Ed is too expensive. Regarding the college's Web Page, Ann Smart suggested to Kay that each department be responsible for what it adds or links to the college's Web Page with Publications and Media Relations being the final approver before the link is made. PMR would look at the overall page and make suggestions. Ann said this was discussed in the Paperless Office meeting and that Kay liked this idea. Marti said there should be the same standard as any other advertising.

Christina talked with different representatives in the Student Services Division. For instructional delivery, equipment is not available at off-campus sites. Disabled student Services is concerned about equal access for students with learning disabilities. Financial Aid, Admissions and Registration are the most ready for delivery services using distance technology.

Policy

Beth said Ann Smart and she had received feedback from the Computer General Use Administrative Rule. Some departments have issued their own ad hoc rules governing the use of Internet to control "chatting."

Ann Smart said the DEIT Committee requests will be discussed at the next budget committee meeting to be held before the board meeting. Funding levels may be dependent upon whether the tuition increase is approved.