Student IT Fee Committee
Meeting Minutes for September 25, 2013
1. Introductions
In attendance:
Committee Chair: Jim Stenerson, Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology
Voting members:
Chris Ambrus, Lubin School of Business NY
Carlos Fermin, Lubin School of Business NY
Emilie Hayek, Dyson College of Arts & Sciences NY
Instructional Technology Representative from each of the Schools:
Sergio Fernandez – College of Health Professions
Matthew Poli – Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Martina Blackwood – Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Tom Miliano – Lubin School of Business
Jermain Smith – School of Education
Non-voting Members:
Representative from ITS – Beth Gordon
Representative from Provost’s Distributed Education – Adam Parker
Representative from the Library – Steve Feyl
Chief Information Office – Clare van den Blink
Budget Representative to the committee – Chris Elarde
Administrative Assistant to the committee – Maria Sardilli
Guests:
Connor Byrnes – Lubin School of Business
Shikha Bajracharya– ITS
2. Budget Update - $2.03 million is expected to be collected in revenue this academic year.
$1.03 million has been collected so far. $1.5 million will be allocated for annual
expenses that include: student printing, software, and wireless
maintenance/replacement and PC replacement. A total of $710,137 available funds for
projects that are approved this year.
3. Project updates –
a. Classrooms- a total of 90 classroom have been updated in both campuses.
Upgrades to videoconference rooms. 11 interactive whiteboards have been
installed.
b. PC replacements – renovation in computer labs are completed
c. University tickets – equipment was purchased over the summer. University
tickets will be used for 2015 commencement.
4. Review of guidelines – guidelines were sent to committee for review. No changes.
5. New instructional technology proposals –
a. Google Glass – requester did not show up for meeting. No vote
b. Inflatable screens for movies – project was submitted by student from NYC
campus for a total of $2,598, for inflatable movie screens for both New York City
and Pleasantville. Committee suggested the student to do more research and
compare different products. Student will come back in December and present
this proposal again. Committee is willing to approve this proposal even for a
product that will cost more money, as long as the quality is better.
c. Lynda.com – Proposal was submitted and approved by the committee for a total
of $62,000 for 1 year. A total of 7 members voted in favor of this proposal, and 0
against it. After a year, this project will be evaluated and if it is being used
enough by students and faculty at the university, this will continue to be funded
by the Student IT Fee Committee.
6. Next Meeting: Monday December 1st, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm in VC rooms