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Governance Minutes ArchiveFebruary 27, 1991
Minutes of the University Communications Resources Committee Meeting: Wednesday, February 27, 1991, at 3 p.m. Location: Donaldson Brown Continuing Education Center Attending: Blythe, Caceci, Crofts, Evans, Fox, Gray, Hunter, Swift (for Johnston), LaBerge, Litchfield, McCoy, and McAnge. Guests: Bowden, Lilly, Sewell (Computing Center) 1. Minutes of January 30, 1991, meeting approved as submitted. 2. Recommendations for Use of Virginia Tech Channels on Blacksburg Cable TV The committee's recommendations for use of the Virginia Tech channels on Blacksburg cable TV were sent to Blythe. The chairman reported that he had received a response from Blythe. The committee's recommendations have been implemented as operating procedures by Communication Resources. Lilly reported that there are currently three Tech channels on Blacksburg cable and a fourth channel may be added in the near future. 3. Task Force Report on Information Distribution No new information. Item left on agenda for future discussion. 4. Development of 5-Year Plan Croft stated that the ad hoc committee with membership from the Library, Computing, and Communications Resources Committees had met. A report is being drafted by the committee. The draft report will be shared with the committee when completed, hopefully before the committee's next meeting date, March 27th. 5. Charge for Dial-in Service Lilly reported that work is continuing to establish a rate for dial-in service. The rate and implementation plan will be shared with the committee when completed. 6. Policy on Protecting Electronic Access Privilege Blythe distributed a draft policy from the Computing Committee on "Protecting Electronic Access Privilege". He suggested the committee members review the policy statement and make comments at the next meeting. He indicated that he will suggest more specific terminology in the policy to delineate between communication and computing systems. Comments should be directed to Mike Williams. 7. Access to Networks Fox reported on the activities of the task force appointed to develop recommendations concerning access to networks. The following individuals are serving on the task force: Fox, chairman, Lore Balkan, Randy Marchany, Jeshua Pacifici, and Don Mullins. Fox distributed a draft of the committee's recommendations and a cover letter. The cover letter outlined suggested action to be taken by the Communications Resources Committee. Fox briefly reviewed the draft policy. Fox indicated he would like to have the draft brought before the committee twice before action is taken. McAnge asked the committee to review the draft and make its comments to the listserve id, UCRC-L. Lilly asked to be added to the task force. 8. Slip Demonstration A demonstration of SLIP (Serial Line Interface Protocol) was presented by Fox and Sewell. Fox stated the purpose of the demonstration was to show the access capabilities available on campus. 9. Next Meeting McAnge announced that the next committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 1991. Meeting adjourned. Minutes prepared by: Tom McAnge and Joyce Smith Minutes approved March 27, 1991
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