CAMPUS MINUTES

Minutes 12/1/99

Dr. Alexander welcomed the group and opened the meeting by updating others on the current issues relating to the Computer Services Division. He discussed recent difficulties with the LAN and the plan CSD had developed to deal with it.

Bob Wiesner gave a brief overview of the plan

· All buildings will be equipped with a system that increases speed to the network.

· A brief explanation was given about how the new equipment will work.

· A report was distributed pertaining to the USCA Network Services Status.

· It was also mentioned that we are looking into a better link with Columbia.

Ginger Noel asked if the conversion would be done by December 21. Bob said that for the most part yes. Vivian Grice asked how it would effect registration and grades.

Jeff Jenik talked about the copiers on the campus. The new copiers are not in yet. December 7 is the date scheduled to phase out the old copiers and phase in the new ones. A representative will be here to help with installation and training. It was suggested that copiers is non-academic departments be done first so that the transition wouldn't interfere with finals.

Jeff distributed a handout that covered two options for the copier rate charges:

· The first option was to proceed with the current system of $.05 a copy.

· The second option would require departments to purchase all of there own paper. This would lower the price per copy.

Of the two plans, option two has more savings, but there can be some questions when more than one department is using a copier. Several ways were discussed on how to overcome these problems, as well as the current system's problem of the departments using copier paper in laser printers or faxes. Various opinions were given on each option, and it was finally decided to continue with the current process. Discussion on the options should continue within divisions, with feedback being given to Ginger or Jeff.

Vivian Grice given presentation about the registration process. A brief history was given including TIPS, Faculty Desktop, on-line registration and VIP. Since VIP started in the Summer of 1999, traffic during registration has been very smooth. The video on how to register using VIP was shown. This video was played to all incoming students during orientation. Additional improvements have been made to VIP that make it even easier for future registration periods. Almost %64 of the students used VIP to register for Spring 2000.

Dr. Blanch Premo-Hopkins discussed the possibility of having a facilities planning group. It was stated that space issues always create discussion and a group address these issues and increase communication. A brief history was given of similar groups in the past. Several Cabinet members voiced support for the group. Dr. Charmaine Wilson cautioned about duplicating groups and committees. A discussion ensued on this topic and the topic of communication on campus. Dr. Alexander discussed the need for better communication in general from meetings. During this conversation the role of the Master Plan Committee was brought up. It was decided to reconstitute the group directed by Dr. Tom Hallman.

Frankie Cubbedge addressed the reason for assigning Room 203 in the Administration Building to the new CIO position.

Karl Munschy announced a warning about students buying books from the page link to the registration VIP page thinking it is the USCA bookstore. It is not our bookstore, and in many cases will cost the students more money.

Dr. Alexander discussed Spartanburg's motion to break from the system. The board returned a statement saying they did not want to head in this direction. December 16 is the first meeting between representatives to discuss these issues. USCA will also give input relating to our campus.

Lovely Ulmer-Sottong mentioned that the alumni surveys are ready to go. She stated that alumni feedback to this point has been very positive.