Technology/Delivery

Paul reported that the subcommittee assessed the campus technology network and made recommendations regarding technology purchases. The Technology and Delivery Subcommittees combined. Paul said there is an Online Computer Committee involved in modem and Internet classes which meets every week. Marti, Ron, Beth, and Paul are members. The committee came out of a teleconference Marti hosted early this year. There are two new positions in the budget for the Media area: a multimedia technician and a distance ed technician who will work afternoons and evenings supporting distance ed courses. He said his department is already having a demand for assistance in computer presentations. Ann Smart said she felt the way Jon presented it to the budget committee that the DEIT request including these two positions would be funded. Ed asked how far what is being done is from what was requested in the Title 3 proposal. Ann Smart said we don't have the special multi-media classroom, the faculty training center, or the faculty position, and we have about one-third of the training dollars for faculty release.

Training

Marti announced that on May 21 from 9 to noon Marty Murray from PCC will show what is being done at PCC. At later dates yet to be determined Lucy McDonald from Chemeketa will give a presentation on Internet classes, Jon Dorbolo from OSU will give a talk on curriculum issues, and Michael Ingram will demonstrate the online class he teaches at Chemeketa. Inservice training sessions just whetted people's appetites for more training. Shelly Ellingson will give two sessions on e-mail: a beginning session and an intermediate session which includes Internet. Marti will send out an e-mail giving the dates and times for these sessions.

She urged everyone to make their software needs known to Computer and Communication Services. Ann Adams is now investigating a Microsoft site license for the college. If there are 500 requests the college will get a good price that will be locked in for two years.

Marti reported on the inservice sessions. People loved the live interactive TV class demonstrations and Jon Dorbolo's presentation on distance education.

Curriculum

Ed said the subcommittee presented its survey to Academic Affairs and distributed it to faculty. When the survey is compiled it will help give the college direction and will dovetail with infrastructure and training to show where the gaps are.

Marketing

Ed Knudson will coordinate the subcommittee while Kay is off. He will give a preliminary finding at the committee's meeting in June.

Policy

Ann reported that many comments on the computer use policy were received. The subcommittee of Jorry, Beth, and Ann Smart felt even though it is an administrative rule it should be written informally so instructional assistants can use it in their labs. Therefore, many of the "we's" and "you's" were not changed. Ann Smart and Mike Holland took the administrative rule to the college's attorney. As a way of dealing with potential issues of pornography, hate issues, etc., it is necessary to say that the computers are for educational uses only and personal and recreational use is not permitted. If a person has objectionable material on the school's computer, an instructor or assistant could ask, "What class are you doing this for?" The library is a different issue because it is open to the public and would not necessarily be used for classwork. This is not only dealing with Federal Constitutional issues, but also the Oregon Constitution which has even more latitude for freedom of expression. The attorney was concerned about policies that are content based. It is better to look at the nature of instruction and the fact that these are public resources which are for educational purposes only. Diane Watson had given the suggestion regarding due process that there needed to be a reference made to cyberspace in the Student Rights document. The last paragraph did not belong in an administrative rule and was deleted. It was asked when the administrative rule would be available because students now have access before guidelines have been established. It was pointed out that there is a board policy regarding this issue. The fourth paragraph on the second page of the administrative rule is very similar to the wording of the board policy: "When you are using computers at LBCC, college policies prohibit account theft, file theft, violations of informational privacy, and/or harm to operating systems. If abuse of computer systems occurs, or computer resources are used for purposes that violate U.S. or state laws, those responsible for such abuse may be held legally accountable." The administrative rule will go to College Council on May 14 for final approval. Beth asked Ann Smart to take it to Academic Affairs Council as well. Ann Smart asked the committee to give her feedback on the administrative rule by Friday, May 10. The rule will be sent out with the minutes.

Beth will talk with Russ Rinker who meets regularly with a group of computer instructional assistants to see how we can best incorporate the policy in the labs. Marti volunteered to assist with that training. Beth suggested we do what some schools do, that a student gets guidelines on the computer screen and then a test is given to ensure that the student understands. Ann Smart said at the Corvallis Public Library they have screens that are only focused for the person looking directly at it.

Web Pages Guidelines

Beth reported that Joe Sherlock will chair this subcommittee which is under the Policy subcommittee. The other members are Jim Crotts and Ann Adams. Guidelines will be developed to ensure uniformity, but still allow flexibility in what people would like on their Web pages. Marti said the Web Page sessions taught by Jim Crotts and Gail Dameworth were very successful.

Student Services

Christina reported she met with Paul regarding what information should be presented to the Student Services Leadership Team. She felt she needs some clear direction and help with goals. She said talking to the team would be as far as she could go. Committee members encouraged her to continue on the committee. Issues such as voice response and distance education delivery do impact the Student Services area. The new dean will be a part of DEIT. It was pointed out that other subcommittees have members who are not on this committee and that Christina's work is to make people aware and to clarify how Student Services will be affected by new delivery systems. Some issues being considered are the Student Services part of the Web Page and advising by e-mail.

There is a Voice Response Subcommittee under the Policy Subcommittee. Barbara is a member and can keep us informed.