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Minutes (Nov. 19, 2003) Web Advisory Committee

Present: Dr. Raymond Palmer, Dr. Keith Krolick, Dr. Alison Beck, Dr. Richard Usatine, Thomas Anthony, Brian Neuenschwander, Heather Cura, Dr. Robert Badgett, Alan Miller, Tom Raymond, Jesse Gomez, Gilbert Sosa, Bob Ports, Greg Mulligan, Mary Yanes, Jim Barrett

Dr. Raymond Palmer, the chair, asked for and received approval of the Oct. 29 minutes.

Jim Barrett presented the webmaster's report. He said: In old business, Dr. Palmer asked Mr. Barrett to describe a proposal he had written for the Handbook of Operating Procedures about web advertising. The proposal would specifically forbid placing ads on university pages in return for payments based on user interaction, or so-called "click-throughs." The committee examined the change. Dr. Alison Beck asked whether the proposed change would replace Section 2.1.3. Mr. Barrett said it would. The committee accepted the proposal and agreed to send it to the Computing Resources Committee for its consideration.

In other old business, Dr. Palmer said the committee planned to continue its discussion on handheld wireless devices from its previous meeting. He introduced Bob Ports, director of the Telecommunications and Networking Department, who described the existing university wireless network and plans for the future. Mr. Ports described the goals of adding wireless access to classrooms and lecture halls, and concerns about network security. He also summarized the varied wireless services from commercial carriers, which often prevent a user from "roaming" from one geographic area to another.

Mr. Barrett asked Tom Raymond about library plans for wireless access for its users. Mr. Raymond said the library would welcome a university-wide advisory group to help coordinate wireless services. Mr. Raymond said the library currently was considering infrared access for patrons.

Dr. Keith Krolick said it would make sense to agree on some type of standard, and make sure various departments work together. He suggested getting the parties together on one committee that would deal specifically with handheld devices. Mr. Ports noted that wireless and handheld issues were being discussed separately by at least three committees.

Dr. Palmer asked for committee consensus on the need to create a university-wide handheld committee, and received approval. Mr. Barrett suggested sending a letter to the Computing Resources Committee, asking it to consider appointing a committee.

Dr. Palmer asked if there was any other business. There was none, and the meeting adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

-- Minutes prepared by Jim Barrett
-- Approved Jan. 28, 2004