Meeting called to order by Presider, Julee Miller

Quorum established at 4:32 p.m.

SenatorsP resent: Sean Babcock, Steve Dixon, Donna Dougherty, Joan Erickson, Terry Hamblin, Leslie Mokay, Kathleen Ogborn, Lori Osterhoudt, Marsha Stock, Jack Tessier, Carolyn Tolley, Mary Wake, Linda Weinberg

Absent: Douglas Dune, Linnea Goodwin Burwood, Ursula Herz, Kim MacLeod, Mike Spisto, Jeff Stedman, John Taylor

The minutes from the February 11th, 2008 meeting were approved the change of new course number form SCIE 100 to SCIE 105 (last SCIE course in Curriculum Committee Minutes)

Bylaws change (ATAC/ADTAC redefinition to TAG)

• Combine ATAC and ADTAC to form Technology Advisory Group (TAG) which will

  • Review and make recommendations on technology based on a rubric and prioritize their findings to make recommendations.
  • Create a structured framework for technology proposals

• There was discussion about the make up of the membership of the group

  • It was suggested that there be 4 members from academics, one from each Academic Division in order to made sure each division has an advocate.
  • It was suggested that the Library should be separate from the Learning Center, but it was pointed out that it is necessary to keep TAG as small as possible as well. 
• For more information see the Confluence page on TAG:(https://snydelwd.delhi.edu:8443/display/CIS/Technology+Advisory+Group)
• Discuss this amongst your own department for feedback and we will revisit this change to the by-laws in our next meeting as well.  (See proposed revision at the bottom of these minutes.)

Curriculum Committee Approvals Were Passed Along to Senate:

• CC07-12 Business & Hospitality A new course BUSI 280/380 Consumer Behavior
• CC07-13 Nursing & Allied Health A new course NURS 303 Health Promotion
• CC07-14 Nursing & Allied Health A new course ALHT 301 Ethics in Health Care
• CC07-15 Nursing & Allied Health Approve the change in pre-requisites for ALHT 300 Pathophysiology to include permission of the instructor
• CC07-16 Business & Hospitality A new course BKNG 100 Artisanal Breads
• CC07-17 Business & Hospitality A new course BKNG 120 Baking for Health
• CC07-18 Business & Hospitality A new course BKNG 125 Baking for Health Lab
• CC07-20 Business & Hospitality Approved the change in the pre-requisites for CITA 340 Database Management to CITA 130 or the permission of the instructor
• CC07-21 Business & Hospitality Approved the change in pre-requisites for CITA 380 Dynamic Graphics and Animation to CITA 110 or CITA 130 or permission of the instructor
  There was a motion to accept all proposals.
  The motion was seconded and approved.

College Calendar

• Discussion on possible changes to the college calendar

  • Issue with students able to cash refund checks on Labor Day
  • Short time span between semesters difficult in terms of checking grade reports at Christmas
  • The extra summer week is helpful to Residence Life and facilities
    Short winter break causes a crunch for the IT department

  • E-mail the Presider with comments

    • How can the calendar resolve issues that impact the students?
    • Can these issues be resolved without changing the calendar?
    • Online link from SUNY Oneonta of other area college calendars
    • Possible Saturday and Sunday finals block?

The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

Next Meeting: Monday, March 24th, 2008.

PROPOSED BYLAWS REVISION:

ARTICLE XIV- SENATE EXTERNAL COMMITTEES

Section 6. Technology Advisory Group

• This committee will provide technical and operational assessment to determine a project Readiness Ranking for all IT related enhancements and project. This includes impact of emergency and mandatory initiatives.

• Second this committee will identify owners, sponsors, and product managers for enterprise-wide technology services/systems and provide communication and consultation as to the readiness of specific projects.

• Membership: composition of the TAG should be a diverse cross section of the campus. Membership should include those with a broad campus perspective and understanding, rather than a technical focus. One member from each of the following areas except for academics with 4 members:

  • Academics
  • Enrollment
  • Administration (Purchasing, Student Accounts, College Advancement, HR, facilities)
  • Student Life
  • Health, Safety & Security
  • Academic Support (Library and Learning Center)
  • Cabinet Liaison