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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
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