Jan 29 2007 Draft
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After the minutes from the December 2006 meeting were approved, we all expressed sympathy for Ernie, who was in the throes of an intestinal virus.
The budget request was examined, and two items surfaced: (1) Jennifer should compose a justification of the need for an "island" on Second Life. (2) We decided to double our request for memory on the department PCs.
Karen's ACM report included the fact that Doug Axelrod is attempting to govern from afar (the efficacy of this approach has yet to be determined), and that they are planning another gaming contest, with a gigantic gaming screen, which will be co-organized with the math club. A target date and specific logistics have not yet been announced; Karen will get them.
MFAT scores were announced; the average raw score this year was a bit higher than last, but pretty much in line with recent trends.
Several parties suggested that the table of indicators should be split into two: one for the traditional CPSC track, and one for the new ISystems track.
We need a new contact for the alumnus in residence, and someone (Karen?) volunteered to seek this out.
Stephen discussed general plans for the bulletin boards, including a "meet the faculty" and "meet the students" section. Student attendees were mildly optimistic that giving students ownership over a "meet the students" section would generate enough interest to make it compelling. Other bulletin board thoughts include advertising the CGPS and the MSMIS degree option, advertising the new ISystems track, and having a "current events" section with IT-related news that lab aides could keep up-to-date. Stephen will look into all these options.
Marsha expressed concern that Stephen has not yet generated any copy for the brochure, which needs to be done soon, and volunteered to help and/or take over this task.
The upcoming UPE event needs to be rescheduled, and Jennifer agreed to do this.
It was mentioned that students need to start signing up for the Honors Showcase.
Marsha stressed that by February 19th, the entire department needs to give her feedback on the 5-year Program Review report that she composed a draft for. Various parties indicated two things that should probably have more emphasis: undergraduate research opportunities, and the forthcoming Information Science concentration.
Finally, Jennifer is continuing to do excellent search committee work, and candidates will be arriving for interviews in mid-February.
Action items:
- Jennifer - compose a justification for the "Second Life island" budget item.
- Karen - get a target date and specifics for the ACM club's gaming contest.
- Karen (?) - get a new contact for the alumnus in residence.
- Marsha - work with Stephen to generate copy for the brochure.
- Jennifer - reschedule the UPE event.
- Everyone - give Marsha feedback on the 5-year Program Review by Feb. 19th.
