SECT Minutes, September 11, 2007
Present: Diane Harvey (facilitator), Sue Baughman (acting notetaker), Amrita Kaur (timekeeper), Jenny Kinniff, Johnnie Love, Liz McAlister, Christine Morris-Sumlin, Maggie Saponaro, Denise Wright
Absent: Joyce Chestnut, Bob Kackley, Sue Koutsky, Charles Wright
Topic: Adjustment to the Agenda and Approval of July Minutes
Outcome: The agenda was rearranged to accommodate Maggie’s travel time. No new topics were added. The July minutes were approved for posting on the SECT web site by Jenny.
Topic: Web 2.0 in the Learning InterSECTion
Outcome: Jenny updated SECT on Web 2.0 technologies and tools by sharing a list of potential TERP (TEchnology Readiness Program) topics to be developed into articles and activities for upcoming InterSECTion issues. Some of the topics might lend themselves to other learning activities as well. User Education Services had reviewed the list and suggested some additions. Jenny had also shared the list with the Desktop Services Committee (DSC) to determine if there were any concerns about introducing staff to some of the topics. No specific concerns were identified and DSC will consider some applications as possible additions such as Google Earth to staff desktops. Members selected several topics for inclusion in upcoming InterSECTion issues. Members will write a brief article about the topic and include activities as appropriate for staff to practice application. Maggie and Jenny will assist writers if they want to use Snag It to include screen captures. Assignments to date include:
- Web 2.0 Overview – Maggie and Jenny (October issue – September 28th deadline)
- Blogs – Liz (November issue – October 26th deadline)
- Wikis – Diane (December issue – November 30th deadline)
- RSS – Christine (January issue – December 21st deadline)
Additional assignments for topics will take place at the November SECT meeting. The list of Web 2.0 topics is included at the end of the minutes. In the course of the discussion several other topics were added to the list.
Jenny and Maggie asked if the group had other suggestions for the name of this program and none were offered. The group agreed that TERP Tips was a good title.
Topic: SECT Work Plan Review
Outcome: Maggie distributed the list of Fall programs that members can use to share with their colleagues. Everyone is encouraged to promote the programs as there are seats available for most sessions. Jenny will send a reminder to all staff later today.
Maggie also shared that there is interest in exploring a program on Elder Care offered by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program. She is following up with Tom Ruggieri on this. A repeat of the Performance Appraisal workshop conducted by Sharon Armstrong may be offered in December. University Human Resources is completing its planning of fall programs. SkillSoft is still available as a resource as well.
Topic: Round Robin
Outcome: Members shared timely information:
- Amrita thanked Maggie for her assistance with Excel.
- Maggie and Jenny are updating the Microsoft 2007 packets.
- Diane shared that User Education Services is busy getting ready for the Fall semester.
- Liz encouraged everyone to visit the Mysterious Maryland exhibit in Hornbake Library and the blog (http://www.lib.umd.edu/blogs/mystery/).
October 11th Meeting Agenda
Outcome: Tentative topics for the October meeting include discussion about the Learning Curriculum evaluation project and a review of the work plan. Roles for the meeting: Facilitator: Kackley; Notetaker: Kaur; and Timekeeper: Koutsky.
Attachments to Meeting Minutes
- List of TERP Tips technologies
- Draft SECT Workplan
- Schedule of Learning Curriculum Fall Classes
