Distance Education/Technology Advisory Group

DETAG >> Minutes >> June 16, 2003

1. Year in Review

• We started making connections in our areas.
• We are connected with each other.
• Completion of logo.
• Completion of on-line course.
• For coming year, send something out to the Division to highlight our group and work. "This is DETAG. This is your rep. Here is what we accomplished....what are others doing..best practice..'did you know' items."
• Need to work more on connecting with each Small Staff Administrator.
• We should show off new Palms wherever possible to help generate enthusiasm in general for technology and its uses.
• We could have DETAG (or some members) attend a Small Staff meeting to update, introduce, etc.
• We could visit each Small Staff Administrator personally...Leslie and each rep.
• We can connect more with PGC and co-sponsor trainings and events.
• We can find/create an online course for Small Staff to take.

2. DETAG Meeting Schedule for Fall

• We will meet monthly, with a commitment to attendance and preparation.
• Fridays are best.
• Leslie will coordinate and send out schedule.
  

3. Brief Updates

• Survey: Distance Learners & Student Affairs: Survey will go out in November; details can be found in the overview.
• Palm PAL Project: Palms have been purchased for each DETAG member. They will be distributed the week before the first DETAG meeting. Training and assessment are a key feature of this program. More details can be found in the overview.
• Division Web Site: Design is complete. New site will be launched the Monday after the Beginning of Year program, during which this will be announced.
• Software Purchase: Bulk purchase of Macromedia and Adobe products was completed. Software and licenses are being distributed.
• Education Technology Fee Advisory Team: Leslie now represents the Division on his university-wide committee.
  

4. Project List for Fall

• Division DE Plan - Peggy will take the lead in helping us shape a Division-wide plan for DE administration. Brief overview and outline was provided by Leslie. Reps from Jusic, ROTC and others will be invited.
• Division Technology Plan - Stephanie will do the same for our Technology Plan. Reps from Tech Staff and others will be invited. Brief overview and outline was provided by Leslie. Housing is developing a 5-year plan which may be of help for DETAG's work.
• Web Stats Software - Jennifer will lead us with reviewing software for compiling web stats. She'll also get help from some of the Webmasters in the Division.