EdTech Minutes for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004

4:00-5:00PM  JM 149G

Attending: Mike Battig (chair), David Boynton, Mark Lubkowitz and ex officio members: Joanne Schneider, Sue Breeyear, Steve Burks.

Guests: Greta Panghorn and Joanne LaBrake

1.  Appointment of minutes scribe / Approval of last minutes

Minutes of the last meeting (February 12, 2004), previously distributed, were approved as submitted; Mark Lubkowitz was appointed scribe for today’s meeting.

2.  Discussion of SMC Involvement with Vermont HITEC (Mike & Joanne LaBrake)

The committee was asked to provide input on a proposed HITEC internship program.  The program would allow up to 20 students from SMC and UVM to work for Vermont businesses under Vermont HITEC during the academic year.  The students would receive 3 academic credits but not pay.  Additionally, HITEC would evaluate the student’s performance including assigning grades.  They have therefore requested that one of their founders, Gerry Ghazi, be given adjunct status.  The committee voiced two concerns: no student pay and adjunct status of Mr. Ghazi.   The committee also noted that the decision to pursue this internship ultimately resides with interested departments.

3.  Discussion of TRC Brownbag Luncheon (Mark)

The Committee discussed possible dates for the TRC luncheon and decided upon March 25 in the Farrell room. Mark will arrange for food.  Susan will ensure that projection equipment is provided.  David will coordinate seating and room arrangements and Mike will organize the speakers. 

 4.  Course management system update (Sue)

Sue provided the committee with a summary of the three faculty trials of three different Course Management Systems.  Additionally, Sue shared the faculty evaluations of each system with the committee.

 5.  Other Business/Updates?                

Interested committee members are encouraged to visit Lake Champlain College on Thursday, March 4, 2004 with Bill Anderson to view their tech classrooms.  Mike hopes to attend, schedule permitting. (Note: the meeting was rescheduled for Friday, March 5)

6.  Next Meeting:                      Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 4PM – JM 149G