Attending: Dr. Tom Metzger, Chair; Dr. Jean Blachère; Ms. Ellen Baylis; Ms. Dianne B. Brubaker; Dr. David M. Crossman; Dr. Kerry W. Holzworth; Dr. Glen Nelson;
Dr. Susan Neuman; Mr. Jason Palmer; Dr. Evelyn Talbott; Mr. Michael Unangst and
Dr. Anthony Silvestre


1. Chair's Report

Dr. Metzger distributed the January 2000, "An Information Technology Foundation for the 21st Century" draft report. The report had been released at the last Faculty Assembly meeting. Dr. Metzger described the discussion that occurred at the meeting. The draft will again be discussed at the January 25, 2000 meeting of the Assembly. After a long discussion at our meeting, members concluded that the future maintenance of the modem pool is a major concern since traditional students, graduate students, part-time faculty and others depend on the pool in order to connect with the University.

Dr. Metzger strongly urged members to review the draft and convey any questions that people wish to be raised at the January 25 meeting. Dr. Metzger can be reached by phone at 624-8343, fax 624-8397, and email to <metzger+@pitt.edu>.

Dr. Metzger will ask Bob Pack to come to our February 15, 2000 meeting. The report will be one issue for discussion. Dr. Metzger will invite Andy Blair to the March meeting to discuss issues related to part-time faculty.

Approval of Minutes

The December minutes were reviewed. Dr. Crossman moved that they be accepted as presented. Dr. Talbott seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.

Matters Arising

Dr. Metzger has been asked to submit names for election to our Committee. He asked for advice from the members. A name was suggested and Dr. Metzger will follow up. Members are asked to call Dr. Metzger if they have other suggestions. Dr. Metzger also noted that Dr. Crossman is still not listed as a pro tem member. He will follow up with the Senate secretary.

Dr. Metzger distributed information from the University of Pittsburgh Factbook (available from the Office of Institutional Research). The tables described faculty by time, status and other descriptors. The Committee briefly discussed issues related to problems facing some part-time faculty.

4. Next Meeting

The Committee will meet again on February 15 from noon till 1:30 in Room 629, WPU.

The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Dr. Anthony Silvestre