Members present:
Teshome Abebe, Alan Baharlou, Reed Benedict, Pat Fewell, Dave Henard, John Henderson, Liz Hitch, Kevin Hussey, Les Hyder, James Johnson, Yunus Kathawala, Allen Lanham, Morgan Olsen, Brian Reid, Dana Ringuette, Nackil Sung, Bill Witsman, Mary Durkin Wohlrabe and Gregg Hecimovich (temporary replacement for Hesterman).

Members absent:
Jim Bruehler, Mahmood Butt, Hank Davis, Bill Gibbs, Keith Cosentino and Jeremy Wendel.

Visitors:
Michael Chen, Jeff Cross, Lisa Dallas, Laurie Neese, Tim Mason and Toni Smith.

Approval of minutes
Teshome Abebe opened the meeting in the BOG Room of Booth Library at 2:01 p.m. He asked for approval of minutes from the February 26, 1999, meeting of the committee. The minutes were approved as submitted.

Discussion items

1. Finalize Bylaws Changes

Jeff Cross briefly explained the first distribution of the revised bylaws did not
include an amendment discussed at the last ATAC meeting. Cross stated the bylaws attached
to the minutes are true revised bylaws and asked that members retain them. He stated he
believes the bylaws are now accurate and up to date. Tim Mason, representing Jim Bruehler
in his absence, questioned the definition of "by common consent" in Article V,
Paragraph C.2.c. Abebe stated that this definition would be "without objection."

2. Finalize Sub-Committee Membership

Jeff Cross briefly explained the first distribution of the revised bylaws did not include an amendment discussed at the last ATAC meeting. Cross stated the bylaws attached to the minutes are true revised bylaws and asked that members retain them. He stated he believes the bylaws are now accurate and up to date. Tim Mason, representing Jim Bruehler in his absence, questioned the definition of "by common consent" in Article V, Paragraph C.2.c. Abebe stated that this definition would be "without objection."

3. Instructional Technology Enhancement Proposal Rankings

Cross explained the ranking calculations of the FY2000 Instructional Technology Enhancement proposals submitted for funding consideration. The calculations were compiled based on the ratings submitted by ATAC members. Alan Baharlou stated he was very pleased with the proposal ranking process this year. Abebe questioned the amount of funding available for FY2000 purchases. Cross answered that he understood it to be around $100,000. Cross questioned how the amount was determined. Henard said it was the initial amount established. That amount can vary depending upon the available budget. The FY2000 funding amount is targeted at about $180,000.

Abebe suggested the convener of each sub-committee convene his or her group as soon as possible. He stated he would consult with Cross, Henard, Morgan Olsen and Bill Witsman to identify issues to submit for consideration by the sub-committees.

Henard questioned if this would be the time to discuss an issue related to proposals containing audio/visual projection display equipment. He stated this is a concern of several committee members. Cross explained that there are a couple of proposals that include projection display units. These units are priced at $6,000 each. Cross explained that committee member Mahmood Butt, who could not attend today's meeting, asked Cross to raise the issue of whether the units could be combined and/or shared in some fashion so that there was optimal use and benefit. The matter was referred to the Student Fee Subcommittee for consideration and return of a recommendation to ATAC.

Abebe led a discussion of each of the top-ranked proposals totaling just less than $180,000. After much discussion, Baharlou moved to recommend designation of funding for the top 16 ranked proposals down to and including the Sundheim Foreign Language's proposal. Reed Benedict seconded. Abebe asked if there was any further discussion on the proposal rankings. The motion was approved unanimously.

Approval of the 17th ranked proposal is pending a determination about whether some of the computers in the Toosi Technology proposal can be included in the open lab replacement program and a subcommittee recommendation on optimal use of non-fixed projection display units.

Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Submitted by Laurie Neese, recorder.