Student Technology Fee Committee Meeting Minutes

Student Technology Fee Committee Meeting Minutes Date: October 26, 2009

To: Student Technology Fee Committee

From: Mike Asoodeh, Assistant Vice President for Technology

Minutes from the October 26, 2009 Student Technology Fee Committee meeting are as follows:

In Attendance: Committee members – Mike Asoodeh, Marvin Yates, Donna Methvien, Josie Walker, Lacie Thomas, Molly Fenton, Cecilia Shows, Theron Batie. Also in attendance were Marcus McMillian, Clarissa Sampey and Shannon Sciortino.

The meeting began at 2:30 p.m.

. The September 28, 2009 meeting minutes were reviewed. A motion was made by Dr. Yates to approve the minutes. Theron Batie seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of approving this motion.

. Reports on Action Items: o Security System Pilot Program - Dr. Asoodeh reported that discussions have begun with an international company. He will report further at the next meeting. o Sub-Committee Members – Molly designated sub-committee members to attend the sub- committee meetings in September, and will finalize the sub-committee memberships in this meeting. o Surplus Computers – Donna Methvien notified the departments and transferred the computers/amplifier/camera that were approved through Surplus Computer Proposals. o STF Website – Shannon updated the website with current information on Large Project proposals. o Dean’s Council – Dr. Asoodeh notified the Dean’s Council that there would be no large project proposals accepted in Fall, 2009.

. Sub-Committee Memberships – Molly Fenton appointed Lacy Thomas, Cecilia Shows, and David Cavell to the Small Projects Sub-Committee; Theron Batie, Lacy Thomas, and herself to the Large/Matching Projects Sub-Committee; and David Cavell, Cecilia Shows, and herself to the Surplus Computer Sub- Committee. Action Item: Molly Fenton will send Shannon Sciortino the name of the student who will replace Greg Gaiennie.

. Surplus Computers– One surplus computer proposal was submitted by University Housing for one computer. A motion to accept the proposal was made by Dr. Yates. Molly Fenton seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of approving this motion. Action Item: Donna Methvien will notify University Housing and distribute the surplus computer.

. Matching Projects– One matching project proposal was submitted requesting $49,457 in matching funds. A motion to accept the proposal was made by Dr. Walker. Molly Fenton seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of approving this motion. Action Item: Shannon Sciortino will notify the grant recipient.

. Small Projects– Seven small project proposals were submitted requesting a total of $29,677. A motion to accept the proposals in the amount of $29,632 was made by Molly Fenton. Lacie Thomas seconded the

Office of Technology  SLU 10569  Hammond, LA  70402  985-549-2314  Fax 985-549-3922  [email protected] Student Technology Fee Committee Meeting Minutes motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of approving this motion. Action Item: Shannon Sciortino will notify the grant recipients.

. A motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Yates. Molly Fenton seconded the motion. The vote was 8-0 in favor of this motion. The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

. Next Meeting –The next meeting will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 2:30 in the Career Services Conference Room

______Approved by SGA President, Molly Fenton

______Approved by Assistant Vice President for Technology, Dr. Mike Asoodeh

Office of Technology  SLU 10569  Hammond, LA  70402  985-549-2314  Fax 985-549-3922  [email protected]