AITAP Minutes, May 13, 2002

Attending: Kathy Yeager, Michael Quiner, Mary Luckstead, Sarah Jones, Jed Schwendiman, Ron Urban, Brian Dohe, & Cheryl Schreindl.

Agenda items discussed:

Equipment Allocation

Michael discussed the 4 year cycle for allocation for computer upgrades. WCTS sets a quarterly schedule to allocate new machines through out the year starting this summer thru spring of 2002. Most admin staff replacement will start in the fall.

Printer Life Cycle Plan, the question of laser printer replacement was raised. Michael said at this point there is no scheduled replacement for laser printer upgrades or replacement. Replacements are done as needed with WCTS and departments splitting the cost. The committee recommended that printers be placed on a life cycle plan just like computers, and buildings on campus.

Software,

Sherrie explained wcts has some good sources for software. Please contact wcts if you have software questions.

Admin user satisfaction survey

Michael handed out a draft survey for admin users, and asked for comments and recommendations.

NWDUG Report

A list of presenters and titles were distributed, Ron suggested Neil Christopherson might present for query building for institutional research.

Top AIS projects

Health Center conversion of data from access to a Datatel program is almost complete.

New Meal Plans for Bon Appetite are in the works

Web registration for fall semester is well underway

Michael said WCTS is busy but still has some time for bugs and other projects

New Business:

Ron asked about document imaging, Michael said there was a NWDUG presentation with a vendor and user scheduled and he would follow up after the conference. Ron also asked about the budgeting process for purchasing a document camera.

Michael reviewed the new list emails for faculty. All faculty are now on the community@whitman.edu and need to unsubscribe to get off. Staff can no longer send to faculty@whitman.edu.

Next meeting is scheduled for June 10^th, 2002