Charges For Technology
February 25, 2008
Meeting Minutes
5 p.m.; C123 Plant Sciences

Welcomed everyone to the Spring 2008 CFT meeting. Attending were: Elizabeth Castelbaum, Daniel Deisenroth, Sally Jones, Gabi Marquez, Daniel Watson, Emily Kiewit, Cathy Braunlin, James Long, Teri Howlett, Matt Everitt, Tamla Blunt. Also attending were Larry Karbowski and Ed Peyronnin.

Update on e-mail votes:

The College Tech Fee committee unanimously recommended (with further study) converting the Hort Lounge in Shepardson 204 into a college computer lab (with some of the graphics equipment such as the digitizers, scanner, etc...) that will also serve as an overflow teaching lab as required."

The College Tech Fee committee unanimously approved the continuation of the technology fee.

The College Tech Fee committee unanimously approved the 5% increase in the college tech fee for the academic year 2008-09.

Update on Networked Classrooms Proposal (UTFAB):

The University Technology Fee Advisory Board has allocated $75K for upgrading departmental classrooms. Ag Science recommended that Shepardson 202 (Landscape Design Studio) be included in the classroom upgrade. Both UTFAB and UFFAB approved the list of rooms which include Shep 202. UTFAB will provide a Smart Classroom Lecturn and Projector, UFFAB will allow for room lighting configuration, light switch isolation, replace counters with lockers, new power and network cabling, 35 new computer/drafting tables and stools; the college CFT will provide upgraded networking capabilities and server equipment.

Software purchase (Adobe CS3) for Undergrad labs with automatic renewal time :

It was moved by Matt Everitt to purchase 100 licenses of Adobe CS3 (50 copies this academic year and 50 in the 2008-09 academic year) for the undergraduate labs in Shepardson. The old licenses could then be put on the graduate computer labs computers for their use. JT Long presented the request. The motion was seconded by Dan D. Motion carried.

Microsoft Office 2007 for students (Ed):

Discussion was had on providing MO 2007 for students. Ed explained that it would be better for students to go to Software Cellar and purchase a copy with their student discount rather than have the IT staff manage the appropriation of the software. This discussion was tabled for further discussion to 2008-09 academic year.

Zunesis Terminal Services (Ed & Larry):

Larry presented a power point with information on Zunesis Terminal Services. This would basically be replacing the current server system with blade servers (which can replace up to 4 regular servers) and terminal networking systems for the college. The current servers are out of warranty and the cost of replacing the servers would be more than the cost of one blade server. The purchase would start the process of bringing our college into the 21 st century. The storage capabilities would also increase for each student. Matt Everitt moved to approve the purchase of the Zunesis Terminal Services for $74K, JT Long seconded, motion carried.

Other Departmental Purchases: None at this time.

UTFAB update: ACNS is going to change the email for students from webmail to Google. This service is free to the college and the email will be first.last@rams.colostate.edu. There are also other applications included in the google email. They hope to roll out the first wave by Fall 2008, hopefully completing the conversion by Fall 2009.

Motion was made by Matt E. to adjourn, seconded by Emily Kiewit, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.