Educational Advisory Committee Minutes 03/08/03

Committee Members and Guests Present: Michael A. De Miranda, Interim Chair, Ray Whalen, David Theobald, Susan Athey, Sanjay Rajopadhye, Ed Chong
Guests: Dale Grit, James Peterson, Ralph Castain, Chuck Anderson

Meeting Date: May 8, 2003
Meeting Called to Order: 9:00AM
Meeting Adjourned 10:00AM
Location: Guggenheim Hall Rm. 114. First floor conference room.

1. Welcome, introductions, and ISTeC overview – H.J. Siegel, Director ISTeC.

  • HJ introduced the history of how ISTeC evolved.
  • Role, function and structure were presented.

2. Summary of function and role of Educational Advisory Committee. – Michael provided the committee with an overview of the role and functions of the educational advisor committee.

3. Reports on current educational initiatives needing committee attention/report.
CS, Applied Computing Technology and TET BS degree transition – Dale Grit presented to the committee the rational and structure for the redirection of the BS TET to Applied Computing Technology. During Fall 2002 this major was modified to "Applied Technology" with a major focus on computing technology. This changed the focus from teacher education to applying computing technology in industry. It included courses in basic industrial processes, business, and the ISTeC Interdisciplinary Studies Program (which has courses in CS, CIS, ECE, and Tech Journalism). Thus, this major became more focused on applying computing technology in the industrial workplace. A month after the "Applied Technology" degree program was approved, the College of AHS decided to eliminate the TET major. After a number of meetings, the Computer Science Department has agreed to house this TET major within its department, and modify it again to meet perceived needs of applying computing technology across a wide variety of disciplines. It will be called a Major in Applied Computing Technology. The move of this major to the CS Department has the approval of the Deans of AHS and CNS, and also the VPRIT.

  • The committee posed questions to Dale and James Peterson (CS major advisor). It was noted that faculty and multiple college and administration involved have each been briefed and consulted. The committee thanked Dale and James for their presentation and approved with the direction of this program to support CSU IS&T activities.
  • Introduction to CoGrid workshop. Ralph Castain
    o Workshop committee report. Grid user breakout session – Chuck Anderson & Ralph Castain. Ralph reported that over 50 participants have registered for the workshop from business, industry and education. Ralph encourage everyone to register through the web at http://www.cogrid.org Each member was encouraged to spread the word to interested faculty, attend and participate.
    o Ralph presented the committee with an overview of the CoGrid concept.
  • Educational Taskforce #1. BS degree with IS&T concentration (ECE) introduction – Ed and Sanjay. Ed and Sanjay reported on the first committee task force to form a BS IS&T in ECE. Ed and Sanjay indicated that exploratory meetings with Dr. Scharf, Dr. Siegel and others have been held to discuss the structure for this new degree. The report indicated that no specifics were available at this time; however, they would keep the committee informed at each meeting.
  • Jamie Switzer reported on the ISP in IS&T and made a brief introduction to the program for the members. Because of the importance of the ISP in our IS&T efforts, Jamie was asked to provide a more comprehensive report as an agenda item for our next meeting.

4. CSU education initiatives in IS&T – Future taskforce discussions.

  • Educational advisory committees role in relation to the ISTeC strategic plan. The committee had discussions on the importance of gathering information on educational innovations and computing being used in education on campus. A discussion of a database for identifying faculty capacity to respond to research proposals etc. was discussed.
  • Overview of six strategic areas of focus for members to be thinking about.

5. The committee agreed to hold another meeting during the early summer. Michael will work with Sameer (ISTeC assistant) to schedule.

Meeting adjourned - 10:00AM